This six-week shodō course builds from individual kanji into a finished personal work. Across six Sunday sessions, participants move through Japanese writing systems, bring favourite words or short poems into the studio, and choose long or decorated papers for a final piece signed or stamped at the close.
The six sessions
The course begins with one- and two-character kanji words on 25 October, then longer kanji work on 1 November. On 8 November, the focus shifts to hiragana and katakana. The final three sessions cover favourite words and Japanese calligraphy, short sentences or haiku, then a finished work on 6 December. Hammond House also advertises a 13 December bonus day for participants who miss a class.
Course progression
The first two classes move from short kanji words on normal paper to three- and four-character work on longer paper. The third class introduces hiragana and katakana.
After a scheduled practice break, participants bring favourite English words, short sentences or haiku for conversion into Japanese calligraphy. The final class uses long or decorated paper for a finished piece, signed or stamped by the participant.
Tickets and venue
The course is sold as one £150 booking covering all six scheduled classes rather than separate per-session tickets.
Classes run Sundays, 10:00–12:00, at Hammond House Gallery, 33 Aswell Street, Louth LN11 9BA. The published six-session dates are 25 October, 1 November, 8 November, 22 November, 29 November and 6 December. The course costs £150 for all six classes. Eventbrite currently says sales end soon and lists no refunds.
See the official Hammond House course page or Eventbrite listing for current availability. Age guidance, accessibility arrangements, parking and transport information are not currently listed for the course.
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