SHO ARTWORKS
瑛春書道教室
Mami Japanese Calligraphy:Eishun
News
In person kids class starts September 8th
2020
New students welcome!
Japanese Calligraphy Lecture and Experience available.
Perfect class for G8(CBE) students who learn Japanese History
more info: shoartworks@icloud.com
NOW AVAILABLE
Eishun Calligraphy Program By Remote Learning
- a practical Japanese Calligraphy Program that is easy to follow.
- a complete set of Lessons with the flexibility to choose only the ones you want.
- set out so you can study & practise in your own free time & from the comfort of your home.
- structured so that you will see measurable growth & improvement and have success.
- designed so that Calligraphers of all ages, abilities & interests will enjoy themselves.
Annual Membership Fee
$15 annual membership fee and then pay by the lesson
Eishun Remote Learning -
Unit 1
Lesson 1:
Preparation and line practice.
Using this simple and proven 3 step method.
Step 1
Familiarizing you with the complete "tools of the trade" ensemble and the basics of proper physical setup and mental preparation before starting is the focus for this lesson. This then leads to learning and practising correct posture, free hand location, arm and wrist angling, and brush positioning in the tips of your fingers, all with the purpose of establishing correct habits and developing the muscle memory needed for making "good lines" from now and forever!! View the prepared video and follow the instructor's tutorial to familiarize yourself with these concepts. When you feel you are ready contact your instructor and prepare to experience bringing brush, ink and rice paper in contact with each other for the first time!
Step 2
As stated in Step 1 you are ready to experience bringing brush, ink and rice paper in contact with each other. The goal for Step 2 is to lay the foundation for the student to have the ability to make good lines to the point where it practically feels like this ability was inherited. This goal is achieved through a considerable amount of "line practice" structured using plenty of variations to cover the full scope and accelerate muscle memory. View the prepared video and follow the instructor's tutorial which will lead you through the entire catalogue of line practice exercises. Practice them all on your own time. When you feel you're ready take a photo of your work with a sample from each exercise and send it to your instructor by email for evaluation and pointers.
Step 3
To conclude this lesson you may now trade the line practice you were performing in Step 2 for Kanji-character "正”. View the video and follow the instructor's tutorial. Practice this on your own time. When you feel you're ready take a photo of your piece and send it to your instructor by email for evaluation and pointers.
Enjoy Japanese Calligraphy!
Eishun Remote Learning -
Unit 1
Lesson 2: "Learning Basic 8 stroke characters".
Using this simple and proven 3 step method.
Step 1
two videos（Step1.1) (Step1.2)
Stroke technique and stroke order is the focus for this lesson! View the prepared video and follow the instructor's tutorial to familiarize yourself with the letter. Practice them on your own time. When you feel you're ready take a photo of your piece(lines) and send it to your instructor by email for evaluation and pointers.
Step 2
Now it's time to apply stroke technique and stroke order to a specific 8 stroke Kanji-character "永-Ei" which has the meaning "forever"! View the prepared video and follow the instructor's tutorial to memorize and feel the natural flow as you progress through all 8 strokes. Practice this on your own time. When you feel you're ready take a photo of your piece and send it to your instructor by email for evaluation and pointers.
Step 3
To conclude the lesson you now get to pick your own 8 stroke Kanji-character from the instructor's list for all important additional practice and to tie it all together. The instructor will create a customized video just for you. View the customized video and follow the instructor's tutorial. Practice this on your own time. When you feel you're ready take a photo of your piece and send it to your instructor by email for evaluation and pointers.
samples
- Love
- family
- thank you
- peaceful
Monthly Adult and Youth Classes - Remote Learning Program
Step.1
At the start of the month your instructor will send you the example character assigned for that month to your specified email address (based on your level). Accompanying it will be the password for the related video for you to study that teaches you the stroke order and the stroke technique. This video is designed to give you the best visual perspective possible and will prove to be a very powerful learning tool indeed!!
Step.2
Time to enjoy Japanese Calligraphy and start your studying and practising! Go at your own pace, in your own free time and from the privacy of your own home. When you feel that you're ready, simply send your best piece to your instructor by email. Your instructor will correct it and promptly provide constructive and encouraging feedback and advice in order that you can prepare your final piece.
Step.3
To conclude the program it's time to incorporate the feedback and advice received from your instructor into your final study and practise time. Build off the momentum you've gained and put everything into preparing that one final best piece that rises above all the others! When you feel that you're ready, simply send your final piece to your instructor by email before the end of the month. Your instructor will promptly grade your final piece and determine whether you're ready to move forward to a higher level next month.
CLASSES - IN STUDIO
Kids Class
Once a week, 4 times a moth
(Teach in English and Japanese)
Mondays
Tuesdays
Wednesdays
Thursdays
Adult Class (day time)
(in person classes are not available due to Covid-19)
On line available
Relax and enjoy the art of Japanese Calligraphy!
Adult Class (Evening)
(In person classes are not available due to Covid-19)
Online teaching only
Learn the Basics of Japanese Calligraphy, Beginners welcome!
Teach in English and Japanese
This class is designed for students who want to improve their technique for Japanese Calligraphy.
also includes the opportunity to make a specific piece for entry in a future our art exhibition.
It include the chance to make their own stone seal/ stamp that they can then use for your piece.
Beginners welcome! You can join anytime
Summer Camp
2days Summer Camp 2020
(2 people max, 1h30m per class)
@1:30-3:00
*Price all included materials
ちょうちん: Making a Japanese lantern $65+GST
July 6.7 (Mon, Tue) Full
July 13.14 (Mon, Tue) Full
うちわ: Japanese ink painting, making a Japanese fan $65+GST
July 20,21 (Mon, Tue) Full
July 27.28(Mon. Tue) Full
ちょうちん: Making a Japanese lantern $65+GST
Aug 5,6 (Wed. Thur) 1seat available
染め: Tie die with natural ingredient: a bag $65+GST
Aug 10.11(Mon. Tue) Full
ペインティング: Painting on canvas $65+GST
Aug 17.18 (Mon. Tue) Full
Born and raised in Kagoshima, Japan, Mami began her Japanese Calligraphy study at age 6 with Minami-nihon Syodo Kyoukai. In 2002, she received her Japanese Calligraphy Instructor (Shihan-Master) certification from Nihon Shuji Calligraphy, Tokyo, Japan, and established her art and calligraphy company “Sho Artworks” the same year. "Eisyun Shodo-Kai" (瑛春書道会) after her alias, Eishun ( 雅号：瑛春).
Mami’s passion to pass on the culture of Japanese Calligraphy has prompted her to share her knowledge and expertise to diverse audiences (i.e. teachers, students, calligraphy lovers) in educational institutions and public events (i.e. Japanese Consulate-General of Japan, University of Calgary, Mount Royal University, Calgary Board of Education, Calgary Japanese Language School, Calgary Buddhist Temple and Illuminasia at the Calgary Zoo).
-Matsushita Museum Sponsorship South Kyushu black-and-white ink drawing exhibition winning prize
- Minami Nippon Jyoryu Art exhibition Oil painting winning prize
-Nihon Syu-ji Japanese Calligraphy Association Kampo Prize
-White brush Fellowship of Calligraphy Joint Exhibition (2018)
-Calligraphy and Seal Arts Exhibition
- Solo Exhibition in Kagoshima, Japan
- Solo Exhibition Steeps Tea house, Calgary
2020 Japanese Calligraphy Kakizome Event at Calgary Japanese Culture Association on
Japanese Cultures for Kid's - Japanese Calligraphy
2020 New Year’s Exhibition
January 18-23 at the Calgary Chinese Community Centre
Summer Camp 2020
at University Alberta of the Arts “Japanese Arts”
Registration started!
https://www.auarts.ca/continuing-education/kids-courses/all-kids-summer-camp-courses
2019 Spring Festival Exhibition
Japanese Calligraphy Performance
at The Fernie Museum, Fernie BC
GEISHA TO DIVA: THE KIMONO OF
ICHIMARU
Calgary Summer Omatsuri Festival
at the Max bell centre, Calgary :
https://calgaryjapanesefestival.com
Alberta Culture Day Calligraphy Exhibition
September 28,29 2019
Demonstration @ 1:00pm
@ Calgary Chinese Culture Centre
197 1 St SW Calgary AB
Calgary Japanese Community Association - monument wall for founders
Order Made / Request
Meimei-syo 命名書
This is a Japanese tradition, write your baby's name to bring them good luck.
Order made requests
Great gift idea.
Choose your favourite word,
proverb or phrase!
Using the finest quality Japanese paper
and ink.
Event request
School sessions, events etc...
Feel free to contact
On-Line Class
オンラインクラス😃世界中どこからでも
大人、お子様対象。ご自分のペースでゆっくり学べます。
お習字を通して自分を知る、感じる、学ぶそういう機会になればと思います。
確認後、お手本画像と解説ビデオのパスワードを送ります(Vimeo)。各ステップにアドバイス、添削つき。
お気軽にご質問ください。
お手本のみ購入
お好きな文字をリクエストください
Japanese Calligraphy in Class
お教室にて
お習字 子供クラス
*２０２０年６月より 各クラス定員２名にて
月、 火、水、木曜日 午後
詳細はお問い合わせください。
週１回、１時間 お習字と硬筆 （級段取得可能）
年２回競書有り
幼児アート＋かきかたクラス
*Kids Art and Kakikata classes
2020年9月から12月のクラスはCovid-19による影響でお休みとします。
日本語にて楽しく絵やアート作品、鉛筆での文字書きを中心に進めるクラスです。お子様のやる気と達成感を伸ばすお手伝いをいたします。
日本語の文字に触れる機会にもなります。ゆっくり、しっかり教えられるように少人数（定員２名）で教えます。 ３ヶ月単位。
One day Painting Class
ペインティングクラス
Mom and kid(s) painting class available. Please contact
Also, adults, kids classes are available.
お部屋のインテリアになるキャンバスにお子様と絵を描いてみませんか？
お子様の年齢に合わせご提案します。
成人、子供のみのクラスも可能です。
お気軽に詳細お問い合わせください。
Adult Classes 大人クラス
(day or night time)
*２０２０年9、10、11、12月のクラスはオンラインにて進めます。
生徒は随時受け付けております。
お習字にて自分の時間を楽しみませんか？経験は問いません。生徒さんに合わせ指導いたします。
(Day time)月1 回 各６０分
Wednesday 1:00-2:15pm
(Night time) 月３回 各７５分
Thursdays 6:00-7:15pm
Saturdays 2:00-3:15pm
オーダーメイド作品、作品販売、命名書、筆耕、イベント各種ワークショップ等お受けてします。お気軽にお問い合わせください。
雅号: 瑛春 ６歳より書道を始め南日本書道協会、日本習字教育財団を経て書道師範免許取得。
造形芸術、油絵を専攻、南日本女流美術展入賞（1992）
南九州水墨画展入賞（2004) 日本習字 観峰賞多数
日本、海外でアートを学び2002年にカナダ、カルガリーにてSho Artworks設立。
日本とカルガリーでの個展も経験する。現地の教育機関、イベントでの書道デモンストレーション、ワークショップ、
プレゼンデーションなど（在カルガリー日本国領事館、資生堂、カルガリー大学、マウントロイヤル大学、CBE カルガリーパブリックスクール、カルガリー動物園、カルガリー日系会館他多数）今までの経験を生かし、たくさんの人に日本文化、書の楽しさを伝えられたらと活動中。
主な展示会
2020 Japanese Calligraphy Kakizome Event at Calgary Japanese Culture Association カルガリー日系会館書き初めイベント
Japanese Cultures for Kid's - Japanese Calligraphy
2020 New Year’s Exhibition
2019 Calgary Japanese Community Association - monument wall for founders 日系会館創設者記念壁画書道文字担当
2019 Speing Festival Exhibition カルガリーチャイニーズ会館展示会
2019 Japanese Calligraphy Performance
at The Fernie Museum, Fernie BC ファーニーミュージアム
2017, 2018, 2019 Calgary Summer Omatsuri Festival
at the Max bell centre, Calgary : カルガリー夏祭り
Alberta Culture Day Calligraphy Exhibition
アルバーターカルチャーデー展示会
2018 White brush Fellowship of Calligraphy Joint Exhibition
合同書道作品展 カルガリー
2018 Calligraphy and Seal Arts Exhibition
書道、篆刻 展示会 カルガリー
2004 Solo Exhibition Steeps Tea house, Calgary
個展 スティープス カルガリー
2001 Solo Exhibition in Kagoshima, Japan
個展 ”Roots" 東條画廊 鹿児島
CONTACT US
Kensington Area N.W. Calgary
✉︎shoartworks@icloud.com