Japan/Asia Events

Ikebana event - May 22nd

4:30-6:30, outdoors on 8th St. NW between D and E Streets

The Penn Quarter FRESFARM Market is proud to host a demonstration and show of Ikenobo, the original form Ikebana (Japanese flower arranging) which began in Kyoto, Japan almost 600 years ago. Like a poem or painting made with flowers, Ikenobo Ikebana expresses both the beauty of flowers and the feelings in our own heart. Its beauty and serenity are appreciated and enjoyed the world over. The Potomac Valley Chapter of the Ikenobo Ikebana Society will conduct the demonstration.

Contact: Maddy Beckwith
Administrative & Chef at Market Coordinator
FRESHFARM Markets
Post Office Box 15691
Washington, DC 20003
http://www.freshfarmmarkets.org

Japanese Calligraphy (Shodo) Workshops - Mondays or Wednesdays, June 2 - August 4, 2008

Contact Point: JASW or call 202-833-2210

What:
Japanese Calligraphy I
Monday 6:00-7:15pm
Starting on 6/2

For people who are new to Japanese calligraphy. Starts with basic techniques: how to hold and use the brush, how to position the paper, how to ink the brush, how to make basic brush strokes. Students will use the techniques they have learned to write hiragana, as well as their own names. Followed by writing kanji in the basic kaisho style, improving their technique while learning proper balance and spacing. Knowledge of the Japanese hiragana and katakana writing systems, as well as some familiarity with Kanji, is required.

Japanese Calligraphy II
Wednesday 6:00-7:15pm
Starting on 6/4

For students who have familiarity with the basic techniques of Japanese calligraphy but wish to improve and strengthen their skill. Begins with a review of basic techniques and the writing of hiragana, proper spacing and balance. Most of the course will focus on the kaisho and gyosho styles of writing. In the final part of the course, students will practice writing tanka and also will be introduced to the sosho style of writing. Knowledge of the Japanese calligraphy, Japanese hiragana and katakana writing systems, as well as familiarity with Kanji, is required

Where:
Japan-America Society (Classroom 2)
1819 L Street NW, 1B Level, Washington DC 20036

Cost & Deadline: $120 JASW members/$150 non-members. Sign up by May 28, 2008

Nihongo Dake (Hanbun) Dinner - TBA

Contact Point: Michael-Scott

Please check the list serve for the next Nihongo Dake Dinner!