To Enjoy Calligraphy
- Published 2010.7.13
Shodou calligraphy is one of the very important Japanese cultures, and there are many active and potential learners. If you have interested in calligraphy and wants to learn, it is recommended to gather information first. Use books and internets are needless to say, but go out to calligraphy shops and calligraphy exhibition or show is recommended.
There are many ways to learn Shodou. Shodou calligraphy studio, culture center, and correspondence course can be the choices.
In the world of Shodou calligraphy, there are many fields depend on its styles of handwriting. Hence, carefully consider what you want to write, and then choose the style that matches to what you want to write. Many studios provides hands-on course so that you can check an atmosphere and teacher’s style.
Shodou has certificate examination if you would like to have some certificate. Examination is test such as Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology backs up. Also there are grades that show how good you are, and it called “kyu” and “dan”. These grades serve a status.
Fee
Shodou studio fee is different depends on studio, but ¥5,000 a month is average. Otherwise, you need calligraphy tools, papers, inks, examination fee (if you wish), and exhibition fee (if you wish). It cost pretty much.
Shodou Studio Information
