Join us for a special session in December:<\/p>\n

-Japanese Language Exchange
\n-Shodo Lesson
\n-Create New Year\u2019s Cards with Calligraphy<\/p>\n

We will make \u5e74\u8cc0\u72b6(Nengajo) \u2013 Japanese New Year\u2019s greeting card \u2013 together. We will write with \u201cchopstick pen\u201d and paint with \u201cwatercolor pencils\u201d.<\/p>\n

No experience is required. Beginners are welcome. You will learn basic knowledge and techniques in relaxing and friendly atmosphere. We can provide tools and materials.<\/p>\n

We will also have a short Japanese Cultural Presentation:
\n\u2013 Japan\u2019s New Year\u2019s custom (\u304a\u6b63\u6708\u306e\u7fd2\u6163)
\n\u2013 History and Basics of Nengajo.
\n\u2013 What is your Eto? Characteristics of each animal.<\/p>\n

\u5e72\u652f(Eto) is Japanese Zodiac. Nengajo generally has a picture of Year\u2019s Animal. The animal in 2020 will be a \u201cmouse\u201d. However, you can write and paint anything you like.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s enjoy making nengajo with friendly conversation!<\/p>\n

Shodo teacher: Yukashi Sano \u2013 Illustrator and designer
\nShe was born and raised in Shizuoka, the foot of Mt. Fuji. She has loved painting since she was little. She has also studied shodo for a decade. Uniting her illustration and shodo, she has designed Japanese company trademarks. She teaches drawing and calligraphy both within and outside Japan. Her motto is everyone can enjoy drawing letters and pictures no matter what skill levels regardless of age and gender.<\/p>\n

YouTube video of her class<\/p>\n

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PAYMENT NOTE: This time the meetup will be $10 (as we have a Shodo teacher and prepare materials) and you may pay using Paypal at:\u00a0https:\/\/www.paypal.me\/encorepreneurcafe<\/a>\u00a0in advance or pay in cash or card at the door. We will provide coffee, tea, water, and snacks. Thank you!<\/p>\n

Seat is limited and we will prepare materials, so those who RSVP must show up. If you become unable to make it, please change your RSVP status.<\/p>\n

*If you have shodo experiences, please join the class as a volunteer teacher for free. Please send a private Meetup message to Masaki or email to masakif@encorepreneurcafe.com about your experience.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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