Japan Week | Shodo Japanese Calligraphy Performance with Ms. Kyoko Fujii

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NOTE THIS EVENT HAS ALREADY OCCURRED

Date(s): Friday, June 20, 2025
Time: 6:00pm-6:45pm
Venue: Downtown Branch of AADL
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Shodō is a form of calligraphy, or artistic writing of the Japanese language. Shodō expert Kyoko Fujii started learning the art of Japanese calligraphy at the age of six in her hometown of Hiroshima. While in college she earned the “master instructor,” or shihan license and the 5th level of 8 ranks (dan). She taught a variety of seminars on shodō basics, practical shodō, and creative shodō. She also has created many commercial designs, including company and product logos and brochure graphics. After moving to Michigan in 2009, she began to share the art of shodō in public presentations, working with traditional brushes and an easel, drawing Japanese characters, poems, and sumi-e (Japanese ink painting).

Event will be held in the 1st floor lobby. For Teens & Adults

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