About Japanese Wall Scrolling & The Upcoming Workshop
Japanese Wall Scrolling: Japanese calligraphy wall scrolls are a classic representation of Japanese style and culture, and they are common in many Japanese homes today. These decorative scrolls add a beautiful, aesthetic dynamic to any home, office, or martial arts school. Like many of Japan's aesthetic arts (Ikebana, Sado, Kabuki, etc.) wall scrolling takes many years of study to master. However, there is no experience necessary to participate in this fun workshop.
Japanese terms used to describe hanging wall scrolls include KAKEJIKU, HYOUGU, and KAKEMONO. However, Kakemono is a rather generic term and can refer to any artwork that hangs with or without calligraphy. Therefore, the most appropriate terms to use for wall scrolls including calligraphy are KAKEJIKU and HYOUGU. These terms came into fashion about 800 A.D.
HYOUSOU is the art of paper and glue. It was brought to Japan during the Nara Period (Nara Jidai, years 710 - 794 A.D.) when an influx of artisans from China and Korea introduced the philosophy of Buddhism and the art of Hyousou to Japan. Taking a liking to the art, families and individuals began wanting their ink calligraphy and ink paintings decoratively displayed in their homes - "dressed in a kimono" as it were.
Workshop Objective
By the end of the 2-day workshop, each participant will go home with a completed (or nearly completed), Japanese wall scroll that they themselves created with the assistance of HYOUSOUSHI Jonanthan Maples Sensei.
Several weeks prior to the workshop, the registered participant will select (with the help of the workshop organizer) the exact Japanese calligraphy (a.k.a. KANJI) that they would like their scroll to read. This will allow the calligrapher, Yoshimi Yamada Sensei, sufficient time to prepare the calligraphy. At the seminar, and under the guidance of Maples Sensei, participants will receive their calligraphy, and select colors, patterns and other matting materials needed to complete their wall scroll. Participants can complete their scrolls at home, if necessary, to be display in their houses, offices, or even give them as a gift to someone else.
Workshop Details
Date/Times: Friday, August 19th 2011 from 6pm-9pm AND
Saturday, August 20th 2011 from 9am - 5pm. There will be a 75 minute break for lunch on Saturday. Participants may bring their own lunch or walk to any of the nice restaurants within walking distance of the workshop.
Workshop Costs: $199 The cost of the workshop includes all materials required for participation. Registrants need only bring an open mind ready to learn, a sense of humor, and an amicable disposition with them.
Workshop Payment: Payment is due at the time of registration and can be made via check or credit card (MC/Visa/Discover/AMEX). If paid by check, the participant is not officially registered until the check payment has cleared. Checks should be made out to: Castle Rock AIKIDO. Payment must be received by Sunday, July 24th 2011. This is so Yamada Sensei has sufficient time to prepare the participant's calligraphy prior to the workshop.
Scroll Size: Participants will be making the a Hanshi size scroll. This scroll is made with a traditional piece of calligraphy paper called Hanshi, which is roughly 13 inches long x 9.5 inches wide. This paper looks best providing 1-2 large Japanese characters. When mounted, the total scroll size becomes about 2.5 Feet long by 1 Foot wide.
Workshop Attire: Please wear casual, comfortable clothing to this workshop. The participants will be working with glues, so be sure to wear an outfit that can survive contact with glues and other material. For some of this workshop, participants will be in the SEIZA or kneeling position on the floor.
Limited Seating/Availability: This event is limited to just 10 participants
Location: The workshop will be held at Generations Church (formerly known as Covenant Church) at 221 Perry Street, Castle Rock, CO 80104-2418 (approximately 25 minutes south of Denver).
Contact Person: Please contact Sean Hannon of Castle Rock AIKIDO at 720-221-3665 for questions about this event or to register for the workshop.
Hotels/Lodging: There are several hotels less than a 1/2 mile from the seminar location.
Food/Lunch: There are many good quality restaurants within walking distance of the seminarlocation.
Parking: There is ample parking (both free and paid) within walking distance of the seminar location.
Refund Policy: Due to the complex, pre-workshop labor and preparation required by the artists, there are be no refunds permitted unless the date of the workshop is unexpectedly changed or canceled by the organizers.
Japanese Wall Scroll Workshop
August 19th & 20th 2011 in Castle Rock, Colorado
Call (720) 221-3665
Castle Rock AIKIDO
Anatomy of a Japanese Wall Scroll
This dynamic duo doesn't make their Japanese style scrolls out of low quality paper or cloth. Instead, only the very best writing paper (Hanshi) and silk materials (Shiruku) imported directly from Japan are selected to make each scroll customized and unique.
They use only natural, environmentally-friendly glues (Shoufu Nori) in their hand-made wall scrolls because synthetic or chemically-manufactured glues, that many other manufacturers use, simply do NOT maintain the integrity of the scroll.
The Artists - Yoshimi Yamada & Jonathan Maples Sensei
Jonathan Maples trained for several years in Japan to become a Hyoushoshi, which is the general term for one who makes Kakemono and Kakejiku wall scrolls. Jonathan handles all of the non-calligraphy elements (matting, framing) in the production of their Japanese Wall Scrolls. He has also written a book on how to make hand-made wall scrolls.
Yoshimi Yamada Sensei is a master calligrapher in the art of Shodou. She is a formally ranked teacher of Japanese calligraphy, trained for many years in Japan, and is affiliated only with Japanese-based calligraphy societies. Her teacher bestowed upon her the calligraphy name of 'Ryugyoku' which means "Dragon Egg." This name was derived from her Sensei's (teacher's) own calligraphy name. Yoshimi creates all the calligraphy for her wall scrolls. Yoshimi also teaches a Japanese calligraphy class (or Shibu) at the community center in St. George, Utah.
This webpage is an advertisement for the aforementioned scroll artists.
The artists are not formally affiliated in any way with Castle Rock AIKIDO or FFN, LLC.
There is no right way, wrong way,
or single way to design your Kakejiku;
only how your heart leads you
to create your scroll.
Workshop Registration Form
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Traditional Japanese Martial Arts Exclusively for Adults
There are only 10 seats available.
This special workshop WILL sell out.
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If you are unable to attend this workshop, but would like Yamada Sensei and Maples Sensei to make a unique Japanese calligraphy wall scroll for you, please CLICK HERE.
Please note: Your registration is not complete until payment is received and cleared.
