The Japanese Culture Center offers a Shodo (Japanese Calligraphy) program with Chicago’s own Shodo master, Hekiun Oda. Learn the art of Japanese calligraphy from Oda, a calligraphy master from the Japanese Calligraphy Association in Japan, aka “Genshin-kai”. Students in this program will be able to send their work to the Genshin-kai headquarters in Japan and potentially be an awarded a rank. The classes are focused on learning various writing techniques while working on assignments that are tailored to each student’s level and ability. Whether beginner or advanced, all levels and ages are welcome.

Hours: Jan. 8, 15, 22 & 29, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Chicago time

Cost: $120 +fee

Link: https://japaneseculturecenter.com/event/virtual-shodo-class-for-january/