Spring Shodo (Online)

Course Schedule

These courses consist of online class meetings with instructor demonstration and live instructor-student dialogue, at-home practice, and asynchronous instructor-student dialogue via feedback by email.

Class Meeting: see class meeting times above.
Students will meet with the instructor on Zoom. The instructor will review key points and details from that week’s sample at the beginning, and then work with students individually on technique, etc. This will happen with everyone in the same Zoom meeting, so students will also hear/see feedback given to other students.

Writing Sample / kadai課題:
Students will receive the writing sample from the instructor by email before each class meeting. This sample will be practiced during the class meeting, and then students will continue to work on the sample over the next week. Students may submit their final version any time before the next class meeting.
(Students are also welcome to begin working on the assignment once received from the instructor, even before the class meeting time.)

We recommend that students print the assignment samples out in advance so that they can be used in practice or in class.

Writing Sample Submission:
Students may submit their final sample/assignment(s) as a photo or scan to the instructor via email any time before the next class meeting. In most cases, the instructor will email feedback to each student within 2 business days (weekdays) after receiving.

Further details will come from the instructor.

Tuition

10-Class Courses
Non-members: $340
Japan Society members: $300

Inclusive of fees, where applicable.

Early Registration Discount: at checkout, enter code EARLY through Tuesday, January 7 to receive $10 off.

Japan Society Members: please log in to see the member price. To learn more about Japan Society Membership, please visit the Membership page.

How to Register

Please register by Wednesday, January 29 if possible. These classes are small, so we appreciate your early enrollment. Late registration may be possible if seats are available (please contact the office if registering after January 31).

Registration is accepted online (preferred) or by phone at (212) 715-1269 or (212) 715-1293, or in-person (please inquire for hours).

All registrants will receive a Welcome Letter from [email protected] on:

• the afternoon of Thursday, January 30, 2025

ご質問は [email protected] までご連絡ください。電話でのご登録を希望される方は、クレジットカードをご用意の上、212-715-1269又は212-715-1293までご連絡ください。

Questions? Please email us at [email protected], or call (212) 715-1269 or (212) 715-1293.

Additional Information

Cancellation Policy: Cancellations are accepted until 12 pm ET on the business day before the course begins. After this deadline, cancellations are not accepted and tuition is not refundable or transferable for any reason (including for credit). Upon cancellation, the tuition paid minus a service charge ($20 for courses) will be refunded. Cancellations are only accepted via phone.

Japan Society also reserves the right to cancel any course if sufficient enrollment is not obtained. In such cases, students already enrolled will receive full refunds (no service charge).

By registering for a course, you accept and agree to the above terms of the cancellation policy.

We do not record these classes, and recording of these classes is prohibited.

Shodo Supplies

Shodo materials: Students should acquire their own shodo materials for at home use. The materials needed are:

• Brush (appropriate size for the work you are doing)
• Kanji calligraphy (For classes: Beginners, Basic Kanji, Kanji, Open Level): 3cm or 1in brush tip (#3 or #4)
• Kana calligraphy (For classes: Kana, or Open Level advanced students working in Kana): skinny sharp point brush
• Ink (liquid or stick), and dish/container or ink stone to hold the ink
• Paperweight
• Felt pad
• Hanshi paper (printer copy paper is fine as well)

Alternatively, a limited quantity of Shodo supply kits (which include a brush, felt pad, and paperweight but NOT ink or paper) are available to rent for the semester from the Language Center. Supply kits are available for a $40 rental fee (of which $35 will be returned for supplies with no significant damage). Partial kits can be rented as well. Please contact the office to arrange rental and pick-up.

For suggestions and further details about the materials, please see here.

Devices: a computer, tablet, or smart phone which has a camera, microphone, and speaker, or a computer with an external microphone and camera, and internet access.
It is preferred that you set up a camera to show your work/brush strokes live, rather than your face. This could mean using a stand or creating a comparable set up. If you have two devices, you could create an arrangement where the instructor can see both your work and your face. We can help you set this up in advance; please contact the office.

For suggestions about your set up, please see here.

Zoom: you will need to access Zoom for the Friday class meetings. We recommend downloading the app in advance, since this will work better than the web browser.

If you need assistance acquiring Shodo materials, setting up your technology/checking your camera angle, or further information, please email [email protected].

If you are purchasing supplies, please do so far enough in advance so that you receive the materials before your first class. The Language Center is not responsible for delays resulting in a student not being prepared by the first class session, and the cancellation policy still applies.