Teachers
Practice Center
Date / Time
Feb 7, 2026 / 1:00pm - Feb 8, 2026 / 3:00pm
Event Type
Workshops and Retreats
Description
Japanese Calligraphy Master Tomoko Ide (Himiko) returns to San Francisco Zen Center for a weekend of calligraphy practice to celebrate the Lunar New Year of the Horse.
Day 1
- Learn about materials, proper names, etiquette, etc.
- How to make Sumi ink.
- Practice「馬」(Horse), learn how to write the character for Horse in the "Kaisho" and the "Gyosho" style of calligraphy.
Day 2
- Review materials, proper names, etiquette, and how to make Sumi ink.
- Practice writing the character for Horse in the "Tensho" style of calligraphy.
Fee Information
- General Ticket Price: $60
- Member (Become an SFZC Member): $51
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