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Course1 : Japanese Calligraphy Skills for Beginner SHODO

Name: Course1 : Japanese Calligraphy Skills for Beginner SHODO
Rating: 5.0 (6 reviews)

Learn 6 basic strokes and techniques of Japanese calligraphy and 11 Kanji characters. ( Course1 "Shu" )

Created byShoko Maeda

Last updated 4/2024

English

What you'll learn

learn the standard typeface "Block script" of calligraphy.
learn six basic techniques.
learn to write 11 kanji characters.
learn tips on how to improve your calligraphy.

Course content

8 sections • 23 lectures • 1h 33m total length

Lecture 01 : Introduction1:08
Explore the basics of Japanese calligraphy (shodo) for beginners, highlighting key terms and an introductory overview of shodo.
Lecture 02 : Overall Courses Outline3:26
Outline of the Japanese calligraphy shodo course, introducing section one, kanji study, and cultural context of nihon bunka, with notes on the main course and sections two through eight.

Lecture 01: Overview3:02
Beginner shodo focuses on kanji writing through renshu and stroke techniques, including harai and oshi, with pacing cues like kankaku and mindful kanji practice.
Lecture 02: Learning Swiping stroke5:11
Master the swiping stroke in Japanese calligraphy for beginners, blending swipe patterns, fully automated practice, and Edo references via smartphone.
Lecture 03: Practicing Swiping stroke5:58
Practice swiping strokes to master balance in beginner shodo, building a solid foundation for Japanese calligraphy. Develop steady hand movements and rhythm to control each stroke.

Lecture 01: Overview0:56
Explore a beginner shodo overview focused on kanji and mastery, drawing on the caption's scattered terms and references to a master.
Lecture 02: Learning Folding stroke3:31
Learn folding stroke in Japanese calligraphy for beginner shodo, as this course on Japanese calligraphy skills guides you through the folding technique.
Lecture 03: Practicing Folding stroke9:54
Practice the folding stroke in Japanese calligraphy (shodo), as introduced by the lecture title and reflected in the caption's recurring references and phrases.

Lecture 01: Overview1:03
Explore the fundamentals of kanji and related terms in this overview for beginners of Japanese calligraphy, highlighting kanji concepts and the idea of two ema.
Lecture 02: Learning Jumping stroke4:35
Master the jumping stroke in Japanese calligraphy (shodo) for beginners, drawing on the caption’s references to Osaka, Hyogo, and a diverse set of names.
Lecture 03: Practicing Jumping stroke9:36
Master the jumping stroke for beginner shodo by practicing kanji strokes, including hidari (left) and harai techniques, with slow-motion guidance.

Lecture 01: Overview1:19
Explore kanji basics with a beginner overview featuring demonstrations and introductory practice to build foundational skills.
Lecture 02: Learning Bending stroke2:57
Master the bending stroke in Japanese calligraphy (shodo) through practical, beginner-friendly techniques, building control, rhythm, and expressive stroke practice.
Lecture 03: Practicing Bending stroke5:45
Develop beginner shodo skills by practicing bending strokes and kanji strokes with deliberate, slow movements, building foundational calligraphy techniques.

Lecture 01: Overview0:51
An overview of Japanese calligraphy skills for beginners, guided by the course title, while the caption highlights names and a central master, signaling entry into practice.
Lecture 02: Learning Warping stroke4:00
Learn the warping stroke in Japanese calligraphy and build beginner shodo skills through guided practice and technique focus.
Lecture 03: Practicing Warping stroke4:28
Practice warping stroke to build brush control in Japanese calligraphy. This beginner shodo course guides you through foundational techniques and rhythm with practical exercises.

Lecture 01: Overview0:53
Explore an overview of kanji, mention section six, and that it was sent to me by Mr.
Lecture 02: Learning Short stroke7:34
Learn short strokes in Japanese calligraphy (shodo) and apply practice concepts introduced in this lecture, weaving in Sengoku era references and recurring names from the caption.
Lecture 03: Practicing Short stroke5:30
Master short stroke techniques in Japanese calligraphy through thinner and descent strokes and kanji shaping. Practice shiki and harai with hajime and yoko movements.

Lecture 01: Full Review1:16
Perform a full review of japanese calligraphy concepts in shodo, introducing terms such as konnichiwa, shotoku, fukushu, itadakimasu, hikari, and smoothening.
Lecture 02: Writing kanji part 13:49
Explore writing kanji in shodo and learn key terms like kakumei, kakekotoba, and kakuto while building foundational kanji skills.
Lecture 03: Writing kanji part 2 and Conclusion6:44
Develop kanji and katakana writing skills in shodo for beginners. Practice kanji writing part 2 and review the lesson conclusion.

Requirements

Tools : writing brush, ink, inkstone, underlay, paperweight, and hanshi paper (Explained in Lecture 3 of Section 1)
You do not need to prepare all of the tools specifically for calligraphy. There is no problem with using substitutes.
Beginners are also welcome to take the course.
Japanese language skills is NOT required. (All subtitles are in English)

Description

It is said that it is important to be aware of the 3 stages of learning a skill in anything, In Japanese culture, these 3 stages are called "Shu", "Ha", "Ri". More detailed information on "Shu", "Ha", "Ri" can be found in Lecture 2 of Section 1 of the introduction course.

My course is composed of 3 main courses in accordance with the 3 stages "Shu", "Ha", "Ri" in mind. Those will be updated sequentially.

Those who have taken 3 main courses will be able to create their own original works of Japanese calligraphy.

In course1, you will learn the basic knowledge of Japanese calligraphy, such as swiping and jumping stroke.

In course2, you will learn how to write beautifully and stylishly, including the radicals and balance of kanji characters.

In course3, you will learn the knowledge and skills necessary to create their own works of art.

As you take each course, your calligraphy skills will improve and you will be able to write different types of strokes.

< Course 1 >

you will learn 6 basic techniques of calligraphy, such as swiping, jumping stroke, through some section videos.

Section 1 explains an introduction and basic knowledge of calligraphy.

Sections 2 through 7 are divided into learning and practicing lectures to help you learn basic techniques.

In the learning lecture, we will explain how to write stroke and points to note, and you will actually practice and learn how to use a brush In the practicing lecture, you will write kanji characters that are used in daily life and experience how the techniques learned in the learning lecture are used. You can develop the technique by practicing how to write kanji characters.

Section 8 will be a final check to see if you could write the techniques you have learned by writing kanji characters.

We explain the techniques of Japanese calligraphy in a way that is easy to understand for beginners. We believe that you will enjoy the course and feel your skills improve as you progress through the course.

Also, the most important thing in Japanese calligraphy is to enjoy writing! Let's relax and have fun together while deepening your knowledge of calligraphy!

Who this course is for:

Who is interest in Japanese calligraphy.
Who want to write beautiful letters.
Who want to create your own original works of Japanese calligraphy.

Course1 : Japanese Calligraphy Skills for Beginner SHODO

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Course content

Overall Courses Outline, About SHODO2 lectures • 5min

Swiping stroke3 lectures • 14min

Folding stroke3 lectures • 14min

Jumping stroke3 lectures • 15min

Bending stroke3 lectures • 10min

Warping stroke3 lectures • 9min

Short stroke3 lectures • 14min

Full Review3 lectures • 12min

Requirements

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