Toyo Shojin Rengo is a calligraphy organization in Japan, which holds many calligraphy?events?across the world.
They hosted a wonderful event at the?JCC?in coordination with the?Consulate General of Japan at Chicago (JIC – Japan Information Center)?to promote calligraphy culture to local Americans by presenting the history of calligraphy, demonstrating the use of different tools, and to experience traditional Japanese culture.
For more pictures, please visit the?JCC Facebook Page.
A shodo student proudly displays their work (with a little help from the sensei)!
Toyo Shojin Rengo Members displaying a calligraphy at the Japanese Culture Center.
Students were aided by many shodo instructors from Japan and across the United States.
More of the wonderful shodo pieces on display.
"Playful Wind"
The shodo art made with the big brushes had to have time to allow the ink to dry.
Participants did a great job during the shodo instruction!
Yamamoto Sensei teaches a student to write their name in katakana (Japanese).
Student receives instruction from Iwama Sensei from Executive Chairman of Toyo Shinjin Rengo.
Check out calligraphy videos from the event!
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