- Duration
- 60 to 90 minutes
- Group size
- 6–150 pax
- Cities
- Tokyo · Kyoto · Osaka · Fukuoka
The workshop opens with a demonstration by the master, who explains the tools (brush, ink, inkstone, washi paper) and posture. Participants practice basic strokes, then a few simple characters. Finally, they create a personal piece on quality paper to take home, optionally mounted.
We often add a company theme: each team chooses a kanji representing a shared value (trust, 信; harmony, 和; challenge, 挑), the master explains its meaning and participants write it. A large collective piece can then be created to hang in the office.
Shodo calls for calm, focus and acceptance of imperfection: a stroke cannot be corrected. It is short, accessible to everyone and works well to open a meeting or between work sessions.
Objectives
- Provide a moment of focus and calm
- Express team values symbolically
- Discover a foundational Japanese art
- Create a personal keepsake and a collective piece
How it works
- 1Room set-up (tables, protective felt, materials) before the group arrives.
- 2Demonstration and explanation of tools by the master, with interpreter.
- 3Practice of basic strokes and a few characters.
- 4Writing a chosen kanji, possibly linked to company values.
- 5Option: collective piece and group photo with the works.
Good to know
- Ink stains permanently: avoid light or delicate clothing; aprons available.
- Can take place in a hotel meeting room, which keeps logistics simple.
- Above 30 people, several masters or assistants are arranged.
- Indoor activity, not weather-dependent.
- Works need about 30 minutes to dry; we hand them over in sleeves for travel.
Indicative budget
Indicative: from ~€70 per person (master, materials, interpreter), lower per head for large groups. Framing and collective piece optional.
Frequently asked questions
Do participants need to know Japanese?
No. The master chooses simple characters and explains their meaning, supported by an interpreter. The workshop is designed for complete beginners.
Can the workshop run with 150 people?
Yes, in a banquet room with several masters and assistants, and the demonstration shown on screen. The format becomes more collective, with a shared piece at the end.
Do participants keep their work?
Yes. Each participant leaves with their piece, protected for travel. Mounting on a board or framing can be ordered in advance.
