Japanese Calligraphy (Shodo) Workshop with Junko Azukawa

Sunday
9 November 2025
2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Union Studio


Join Junko Azukawa to learn various brush techniques, calligraphy styles, stroke order and balance of Japanese characters. You will also be introduced to the history of Japanese calligraphy and the meaning of Japanese characters.

$145

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Description


Japanese Calligraphy Shodo

Level: Beginner/Intermediate
Ages: This course is designed for adults
(Students aged 15 -18 who are studying art may be able to attend, please contact us to discuss suitability)

Sunday:

Melbourne Art Class welcomes award-winning Sumi-e (Japanese Ink) artist, Junko Azukawa to host a Japanese calligraphy workshop.

During this Shodo workshop, you will learn various brush techniques, calligraphy styles, stroke order and balance of Japanese characters as well as the history of calligraphy and the meaning of Japanese characters (so you don’t need to know any Japanese to begin with).

Junko Azukawa, a distinguished artist with accolades from both Japan and Australia, brings her expertise to guide participants. Discover Shodo with an artist whose work, “Bamboo Grove and the Dragonfly,” graces the permanent collection at the National Gallery of Victoria. this is a great opportunity to study under the guidance of an award-winning master.

All materials are provided, and workshop places are limited to ensure one-on-one tuition.

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Junko Azukawa (Japanese Ink, Sumi-e)


Sunday, 2pm - 4:00pm - Union Studio


Melbourne Art Class welcomes award-winning sumi-e (Japanese Ink) artist, Junko Azukawa to host a 2.5-hour Japanese ink painting workshop. Sumi-e is the ancient art of Japanese brush painting. Traditionally, paintings feature subjects from nature, such as flowers and birds.


$145

Bamboo, Junko Azukawa

Sunday
9 November 2025
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Union Studio


Sumi-e is the ancient art of Japanese brush painting. Traditionally, paintings feature subjects from nature, such as flowers and birds. Melbourne Art Class welcomes award-winning sumi-e artist, Junko Azukawa to host a three-hour Japanese ink painting workshop.


$145

Hanko Carving, Junko Azukawa (Japanese Ink, Sumi-e)

Sunday
21 September 2025
2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Glenferrie Studio


Melbourne Art Class welcomes award-winning sumi-e (Japanese Ink) artist, Junko Azukawa to host a three hour Hanko Seal Carving workshop. Lovers of traditional Japanese art will be familiar with the red stamp or seal often seen on paintings or documents. This seal is used in place of a signature and forms an important part of traditional Japanese culture. 


$155

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