Japanese Calligraphy Workshop – Uchiwa & Tsuyukusa (hand fan & dayflower) with Made in Hong Kong

This summer, learn Japanese calligraphy and draw Uchiwa (hand fan) and Tsuyukusa (dayflower) and enjoy a special course by Made in Hong Kong

🇯🇵🇭🇰 Celebrate the beauty of summer through Japanese calligraphy, traditional culture, authentic Hong Kong cuisine, and meaningful cultural exchange.

Learn Japanese calligraphy and draw Uchiwa (Japanese hand fan) and Tsuyukusa (dayflower), while enjoying a special course and drink provided by Made in Hong Kong in this summer. 🪭

Experience the beauty of Japanese calligraphy through a seasonal workshop inspired by Uchiwa and Tsuyukusa — Japanese hand fan and dayflower, two iconic symbols of Japanese summer. Uchiwa is famous for the summer festival in Japan and Tsuyukusa is a delicate blue wildflower that can only be found in Japan. Together, they represent coolness, tranquillity and the appreciation of nature during Japan's hottest season.

In this special workshop, you'll discover the cultural meaning behind Uchiwa and Tsuyukusa while creating your own Japanese hand fan and dayflower themed Japanese calligraphy artwork using traditional brushes and ink.

After your calligraphy workshop, continue your cultural journey with a delicious complimentary meal, kindly prepared by Made in Hong Kong.

Every participant will receive ONE complimentary main course and ONE complimentary drink.

🍛 Choose ONE Main

• 🌶 Crispy Chilli Pork Chop with rice
• 🍅 Tomato Beef with rice
• 🍖 Sweet & Sour Crispy Pork with rice

🥤 Choose ONE Drink

• 🫘 Iced Red Bean
• 🍋 Hong Kong Lemon Tea
• 🥛 Hong Kong Milk Tea

Enjoy authentic Hong Kong café cuisine while chatting with fellow participants and admiring everyone's artwork.

Whether you are a complete beginner or have previous experience with calligraphy, this workshop is designed to be relaxing, creative, and enjoyable for everyone.

Come and discover how Japan and Hong Kong each celebrate the warmest season of the year.

Event Details

Date: Sunday, July 26
Time: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Location: 62 Ratcliffe Terrace, Edinburgh EH9 1ST

Duration: 75-minute workshop + 45-minute enjoying food and drink and writing review

Instructor: Mare / Wayfarer Shodo Edinburgh (Licensed calligrapher from Japan)

Workshop Flow

• Ice breaking, introduction to the theme and order a free main dish and a drink (10-15 mins)
• Grinding ink to calm the mind and prepare for calligraphy practice (5 mins)
• Introduction to brush handling & basic writing techniques (5 mins)
• Practice session (30 mins)
• Create your final artwork on official calligraphy paper (20 mins)
• Enjoy a special dessert set and drink, take photos, post social media and write a review (45 mins)

What You Will Learn

• Basic Japanese calligraphy brush techniques
• How to prepare traditional Japanese ink
• The cultural meaning of Uchiwa and Tsuyukusa in Japan
• Creating your own seasonal Japanese artwork

Included

• All calligraphy materials
• Official Japanese calligraphy paper
• Guidance throughout the workshop
• Your completed artwork to take home
• A special Hong Kong style main course and drink included in your ticket

Who Can Join?

• All ages
• Beginners welcome
• Suitable for anyone interested in Japanese culture, art, mindfulness, or creative experiences

Notes

• Please arrive 10–15 minutes before the workshop starts.
• Comfortable clothing is recommended as ink may stain.

Testimonial from previous workshop participants

• "Excellent — the workshop was a highly worthwhile experience. I'm definitely going to come to more."
• "Thank you for such an enjoyable and inspiring workshop. I left feeling motivated to continue developing my calligraphy skills."
• "As a first timer, I felt extremely welcomed and left feeling happy with myself."

Refund Policy

Refund requests are accepted up to 7 days before the event.

Unfortunately, refunds cannot be issued within 7 days of the event due to venue bookings, preparation of workshop materials, and catering arrangements.

If the event is cancelled by the organiser, attendees will receive a full refund in accordance with Eventbrite's organiser policy.