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Japanese Calligraphy

Stonelake School
Japanese Art Design and Instruction
Calligraphy Shodo, Etegami, Sogetsu Ikebana 

Upcoming Events: 

Japanese-style postcard making and Shodo 

Etegami 絵手紙 & Calligraphy 書道​​​​​​

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11/12 Wed 2hr Art experience for beginners $20**

10:00am Etegami or Shodo .Registration  @ R.S.V.P.​ 

Location:  Shoka's Dinning table 

12/7 Sun 1hr Japanese Art experience for beginners $15**

11:00am Etegami  R.S.V.P. at Shoka's dining table 

Location:  Shoka's dinning table

**Rental Art Materials is available $5 , or Bring your own. Materials are available for purchase as well.

To secure your spot, please register and complete your payment before your arrival. Please note the fee is non-refundable.

1/11 Sun Sumi-e Japanese Art experience

at Portland Japanese Garden

Location:  Portland Japanese Garden

What is Etegami?

Etegami is a traditional Japanese folk art that combines simple hand-painted images with thoughtful words on postcards. The focus is on expression and sincerity, not perfection—each postcard becomes a unique reflection of the artist’s heart.

It's not about perfection; it's about expressing your unique self through your original creations. 

 

Announcement: 

2026 Calendar and matching note pad Arrived!​​​​​

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​Lessons:

Our lessons are designed for all ages and adaptable to your needs. Whether you prefer private, group, party, or workshop settings, we have options to suit you! Instruction is available in English or Japanese, and classes can take place at our studio or at your location. ​​

Japanese style calligraphy/Shodo (書道)

Explore the art of Japanese calligraphy through two course options either free style or certificate 

Choice 1- Free Style customized Course: Learn the basics or work on materials of your choice. This course is focused on enjoying and improving your skills while having fun.

Choice 2- Bunka Shodo Certificate Course: Follow the Tokyo Bunka Shodo program, where your work can be submitted to Tokyo for certification.

 

Japanese style postcard making, Etagere (絵手紙)

Create Japanese style art on postcards using the Etegami method

 

絵手紙は絵のついた手紙......『ヘタでいい、ヘタがいい』......自分らしい線で心を送りたい

 

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2hr Japanese Art experience sessions

書道・絵手紙・墨絵 体験

 

"Art Experience Group”

Held on: The 3rd Wednesday of every month

Duration: 10am- 12pm

​Location: 207 Ash St. Lake Oswego, OR 97034

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The Wednesday Two-Hour Art Experience is a flexible and relaxed group, allowing you to explore Shodo, Etegami, or Sumie based on your interests. I will introduce different formats and examples in each area, but the focus is on your enjoyment—you don’t have to follow the instructions exactly.

While instruction will be light, I can offer more hands-on guidance compared to the one-hour Sunday salon experience. For those who are more serious about exploring shodo calligraphy, I highly recommend combining the group salon with private lessons, especially for those interested in working toward a certificate program.

In this 2hr group, you’re welcome to stay for 30 minutes, one hour, or the full two hours—whatever suits you best!​
 

2hr Group Lesson dates in 2025

November 12 

December 2

R.S.V.P. 

Reservation Only.

Reserve your spot with Apple Pay, PayPal, Venmo, or check.

Each session is $20 tool rental is available for $5

​Materials to Bring if you are not renting-

If you are bringing your own materials, please bring the following:

Most of these materials will also be available for purchase on the day of the event.

All materials are available for rental ($5)***

For Etegami:

    •    Watercolor paint, Gansai顔彩

    •    Watercolor brush, Saishiki Fude彩色筆 and Mensou Fude面相筆

    •    Outline material (Sumi ink 墨 with calligraphy brush 線書筆または面相, or sharpie or pencil work as well)

    •    Postcards (gasenshi postcard or watercolor postcard 画仙紙葉書)and Hanshi paper(半紙)

    •    Mat or protective sheet(Shitajiki下敷)

    •    Rag or paper towel

    •    Cup for water

    •    Red pen or name stamp

 

For Shodo:

    •    Sumi ink (墨)

    •    Suzuri (硯) – Ink stone

    •    Brush (筆)

    •    Bunchin (文鎮) – Paperweight

    •    Postcards

    •    Hanshi paper (半紙)

    •    Shitajiki mat (下敷) – A calligraphy mat works best, but any mat to place under the postcard is fine.

    •    Cloth, hand towel, or paper towels to clean up

 

心を送る絵手紙、書道、墨絵、ご一緒しませんか?皆様のお越しを心よりお待ちしております​。

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