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Introduction to Japanese Calligraphy

Kisyuu will present an introductory Japanese calligraphy with her 25 years of calligraphy experience. Touching on the history of Japanese calligraphy and basic brush stroke technique, learn more about this meditative art with brush and sumi-ink.

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Kisyuu is a Japanese calligrapher originally from Japan and currently based in Vancouver, Canada. Kisyuu started learning Japanese calligraphy when she was seven and was given a calligraphy master name “Kisyuu” from her master Kosyuu Kobayashi at the age of 18. She has earned numerous awards from calligraphy competitions both in Japan and Canada. She writes both traditional and modern freestyle calligraphy—using a brush and sumi-ink to express her true self. Through her calligraphy art, she wishes to create peace, both inner and outer.

Since moving to Canada in 2007, she has been working on her calligraphy installations, workshops, lessons, exhibitions, live performances and commissioned art works. She has been performing in collaboration with various types of artists. She has also worked on projects with different companies such as Microsoft, Shiseido, 20th Century Fox, Toyota and Netflix.

→ Visit her website and follow her on Instagram!

Kisyuu’s list of recommended basic supplies for Japanese calligraphy:

  • Japanese Calligraphy brush

  • Bottle liquid sumi-ink and/or stick sumi-ink

  • Japanese Calligraphy paper

  • Ink stone

  • Felt mat


It is highly recommended to prepare at least these three items if you would like to have an authentic Japanese calligraphy experience: a big calligraphy brush, bottled liquid sumi-ink and calligraphy paper.

A plastic ink well can be used (cups or containers), but the stick sumi ink is nearly impossible to grind with a plastic ink well (we normally use stone).

Shops listed below (as well as other online stores) carry some of these items mentioned above.

Blick

Paper & Ink Arts

John Neal Books