- Wednesday
- September 20, 2023
- 8 Session
- 7:00 pm
- — 8:00 pm
Mark Malecki
“Shodo” is the ancient art of calligraphy for the writing of Chinese characters and the Japanese syllabary. These characters were invented in ancient China to represent ideas and soon became standardized in Korea and Japan as well. Japanese calligraphers changed the shape of some of these characters to make a syllable-based system called “hiragana.” Students in this course study one or both of these systems depending on their interests. The instructor demonstrates the writing of characters explaining the stroke order and meanings. This course is of particular interest to sumi-e practitioners who wish to know how to write these characters and add them to their paintings. The compositional effects of adding writing to sumi-e paintings is covered. This course is also suited for non-painters and beginners wishing to study this engrossing art form. Knowledge of Chinese or Japanese language is not required.
Students need to purchase supplies for this class. A kit of supplies is available for purchase online through The Art League’s website, and can be shipped for a fee. The supply list and kit available for purchase are below.
For more information, contact The Art League School at 703-683-2323.
This kit of supplies is available for purchase here, and can be shipped for a fee, or picked up from the school store. The kit includes the underlined items. Please indicate in the notes section of your order if you would like to schedule in store pick-up, or if you need your kit mailed to you. Please contact us at store@theartleague.org if you would like to purchase a selection of items different than the kit. The store hours are 11am – 5pm, 7 days a week. Call here: 703-548-8127.
Shodo: East Asian Calligraphy for Sumi-e Painters, Mark Malecki
The minimum essential requirements:
Medium Orchid Bamboo
Black Sumi Ink, in bottle
Felt under cloth– this is a special felt with ruled lines meant for calligraphy
For paper I am recommending Daiso Calligraphy Paper. Everyone should get 2 packages of 100 sheets.
Additional useful item:
Ink stick
Ink stone
Brush rest
Paperweight
Items from home needed for class:
Paper towels
Water dropper
For continuing students:
Brushes:
Liner brush for fine calligraphy
Large Flow for large calligraphy
The kit includes the underlined items.
Cost is $68.24 plus sales tax of $4.09 for a Total = $ 72.33
Please contact us at store@theartleague.org if you would like to purchase a selection of items different than the kit.
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