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*Please note that cancellations are not accepted after application.
*This lesson cannot be applied for simultaneously with other products or lessons.
This course teaches American Penmanship by Masayo Kashiwagi.
"Spencerian" is a handwritten script that originated in America around 1840-1850, combining beauty, legibility, and speed.
During that time, the American economy was rapidly growing, and before typewriters became common, speedy and accurate handwriting was an indispensable skill in offices.
Within this context, Spencerian evolved into a more practical "Business Writing" and became widely used.
The traditional style of writing smoothly using the forearm is both efficient and elegant, and continues to have a significant impact on modern calligraphy culture.
In this course, while touching upon this history and background, students will enjoy learning a refined writing style. The first year starts with monoline business writing, and the second year progresses to Spencerian and Ornamental script (enrollment in the second year is optional).
【Date and Time】10 sessions total *Tuesdays
9/29 (Tue)・10/27 (Tue)・11/24 (Tue)・12/22 (Tue)・2/23 (Tue)・3/23 (Tue)・4/20 (Tue)・5/25 (Tue)・6/22 (Tue)・7/20 (Tue)
AM Class: 10:00-12:30 / PM Class: 13:30-16:00
【Capacity】7 people per session
【Target Audience】Anyone can participate
【Location】
Paper Tree Store Annex Workshop Space
1-4-7 Kudankita, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
03-3261-9884 (1-2 minutes walk from Kudanshita Station, Tokyo)
*Guidance will begin 10 minutes before the lesson.
【What to bring】
・Writing tools (mechanical pencil, highlighter, eraser, etc.)
・Straight holder (Tachikawa Free Pen Holder recommended; you may bring your own holder if it fits a G-nib)
・Nibs (G-nib, Nikko G Super Polished・Nikko G・Tachikawa G-nib recommended)
・Ink (Pilot Drafting Ink or Securities Ink recommended; ink that doesn't bleed and flows smoothly)
・Purified water (available at pharmacies, used to thin ink with a few drops)
・30cm grid ruler
・Protractor
・4 types of graph paper
A4 size 1mm grid paper
A4 size 2mm grid paper
A4 size 3mm grid paper
A4 size 5mm grid paper
*1mm and 5mm will be used from the first lesson. 2mm and 3mm will be used in the latter half of the lesson (will be announced during the lesson). Any manufacturer of graph paper is fine, but project paper lines may be too light to see. Since 2mm and 3mm are hard to find, 1mm grid paper can be substituted.
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Masayo Kashiwagi Profile
Member of The Calligraphers' Guild
Fascinated by handwritten cards, began calligraphy in 2002.
In 2005, received the "Kobe Arts and Culture Council Award" in the design category at the Kobe Citizen Art Exhibition, and held a solo exhibition the following year.
From 2017 to 2019, was in charge of the cover illustration for "Yuki," published by the Kobe City Hazardous Materials Safety Association, for two years, depicting Kobe buildings.
Since 2016, has studied Business Writing, Spencerian, and Flourishing in American Penmanship under Machiko Tanaka.
Organizes the calligraphy studio "Kaze no Ie" in Kobe, offering lessons, participating in events, and providing writing services for luxury brands.
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*In the event of absence, please be sure to contact lesson@papertree.jp.
*Transfers are only accepted if there are open seats. Transfers (waitlist) are accepted from the 1st of the month, two months prior to the relevant lesson date.
*Due to space constraints, only participants are requested to attend.
