FREE Half-term Calligraphy Workshop for Children ages 8-12

Date
Thursday 30 October 2025

Time
11.00 - 12.10pm

Venue 
The Japan Society
13/14 Cornwall Terrace (Outer Circle)
London
NW1 4QP

Booking Details 
FREE - Booking essential.
Spaces are limited and so early booking is recommended.



This workshop is open to children between ages 8-12 years old.
Participants under 11 (ages 8-10) must be accompanied by an adult*.
*(Accompanying adults do not need to book tickets)

Free Japanese calligraphy workshop for children 8-12!

Learn the traditional Japanese art of calligraphy, known as shodo, in this workshop for teenagers and young people this October half-term.

Young people and friends between the ages 8-12 are invited to come along to learn and experience this traditional art form with calligrapher and artist Aya Burbanks. 

In this workshop you will:

• Learn about the Japanese writing system
• Practice writing kanji characters in different scripts
• Create a greeting card to take home.

*Please note that the calligraphy ink can stain clothing, so please ensure that you wear appropriate clothing.

If you have any questions about the event, please contact education@japansociety.org.uk

This workshop is part of a series of workshops for teenagers and young people, organised by The Japan Society. Sign up to our mailing list to be the first to hear about our events.

Booking Info

• Booking requirement
  This workshop is open to children between ages 8-12 only. Participants under 11 (ages 8-10) must be accompanied by an adult. 
  (Accompanying adults do not need to book tickets).
  
  
• Booking Confirmation
  In addition to an automated confirmation email from Eventbrite, you will also receive an email from The Japan Society's Education Team to confirm your booking as well as the age of participants. Please remember to check your spam folder or emails from  education@japansociety.org.uk.

• Waiting List 
  If tickets are sold out, you can sign up for the waiting list on Eventbrite. We will contact you if a spot becomes available.

About Aya Burbanks

Aya grew up on Sakurajima Island in Kagoshima, Japan - one of the most scenic places in Japan, and home to one of the most active volcanoes in the world. Surrounded by her art-loving family, she learnt calligraphy from an early age, with her passion for art growing ever since.

As an artist, Aya enjoys all kinds of painting with her specialities in Sumi-e ink painting and Japanese calligraphy - in both of which she holds a master license. Her favourite Japanese artists are Hokusai and Hiroshige.