In this video I explain what calligraphy is, as well as the different kinds you can learn. I show some commonly used tools and do a short demonstration.

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Hello there! I am a professional calligrapher with 20 years of experience as a tutor, mentor, and coach. I operate my own business focused on handlettering using pointed pen, broad edge pen, brushes, paint, and chalk, as well as custom watercolor and papercut art. My undergraduate degree was in oil painting with a minor in architectural studies, after which I attended a certificate program in wooden yacht restoration.

I began my dip pen calligraphy studies in 2016 and quickly built a portfolio working on projects for local restaurants and within the wedding industry. I began teaching calligraphy five years ago and have taught workshops to a wide range of students in a variety of settings. My aim is to make calligraphy accessible to everyone and to do so remotely, as well as in person when able. I welcome the opportunity to work virtually, one on one with private students from the safety of their own homes and I look forward to teaching you.

Please note that if you book virtual lessons with me and fail to communicate changes or show up for your scheduled lesson, you will be marked as “missed” and charged for the time slot, unless there has been an actual emergency. All booked students receive my phone number and email address, as well as an email reminder 24 hours before class from Take Lessons; there is no excuse for not taking the time to request schedule changes at least FOUR HOURS before your lesson. If you repeatedly cancel on me the day of your lesson, you will be charged for the time I spend chasing you down to reschedule. I am very flexible and willing to work with you but I ask that you please respect my time and show me the same courtesy you would an in person teacher. We will most likely be using ZOOM for virtual lessons.

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I took Margot’s class in Key West and really enjoyed it!  She has infinite patience, which was needed for me, a complete beginner.

Margot is a great instructor and a born teacher. She immediately connects with each student. She asks everyone’s name and then remembers it, which is quite impressive with a large group.
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Margot is a wonderful teacher with an impressively indepth knowledge of both the history and techniques of calligraphy! It was so fun and i learned so much :)

Just finished first lesson.  Can tell that this will be work on my part -- and enjoyable, too.

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We have been doing virtual calligraphy lessons and I love working with Margot.  Her patience and attention to detail is appreciated.   

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I have several years of hands on instructional experience and a clear, patient, and easygoing manner that makes it really accessible for beginners to learn calligraphy. I practice several different lettering styles using a variety of materials and I can customize lessons to your supplies and level of experience. I have taught students ranging from ages 8 to 94!

If you’re not sure what kind of calligraphy you want to learn, please book a single 15 or 30 minute lesson and I will guide you through the different types, including necessary supplies for each option. This mini lesson can also serve as a consultation for commissioned artwork.

David is skilled in communication, listening, collaboration, and adaptability.

David has been wonderful to work with.  My 12-year-old son loves taking art classes with David.  He is knowledgeable, patient, flexible, and he always comes up with new ideas to make the lessons more fun and engaging.  We would highly recommend him.

My 11 year-old son loves David's class. David is great at teaching techniques to him and he enjoys this class and feel he learns a lot from David. Highly recommend it!

I provide instructional direction using templates and thin paper. I recommend dual brush markers made by Tomboy.

It is expected that the following tools are used:

Tomboy Dual Brush pens

Flat surface ie. Masonite board, wooden board or plastic sheet.

Stratford tracing paper.

Masking tape

Dedicated art professional with 18 years of experience in creating artwork utilizing various medias. In my early years I worked as an outsider artist giving watercolor lessons for Susan Edwards of the artist place called "The Art Attack in Sycamore Illinois.  After some years of painting and displaying my work at outdoor art shows and inside some stores i went to Northern Illinois University and obtained my Bachelor of Fine Art in painting.  I have joined art leagues and art guilds near where I live. I recommend  the Kishwaukee Valley Art League and the Rockford Art guild. There i learned how to reach children and adults on how to get interested in painting.   Strong competency in teaching and leading aspiring artists in group or individualized settings. In order to become a better artist you learn by drawing in a sketchbook from photos i will assign every two weeks. If you think they are good then you will redraw them in a journal. We will critique them by email and make wonderful discoveries on how you are getting very good at becoming an artist.

Inside my art studio I have had artists stick to my belief that a sketchbook and a journal with pencils is the best way to improve.

Happy Drawing and remember my favorite words "Just Paint"!

Most teachers of Japanese do know grammar; the problem (or least it's a problem for me) is that they often have little actual interest in their own country's literature/culture/art. Therefore they rely on textbooks or supposedly relevant financial pages from Japanese newspapers. "Tsumararai desu ne." (Boring!) Mr. Toshi has the cultural background, education, and own personal interest that makes a lesson an important conversation and not just a series of exercises in grammatical structures and random vocabulary words. I am very fortunate to have found this teacher.

Toshi is calm and collected and so patient in his approach. I felt challenged to push myself right from the get go which is what I was looking for in pursuing a tutor. He gave a lot of great positive feedback as well which really helps motivate me. It has only been one lesson so far but I'm so excited to return next week.

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Japanese calligraphy is one of the most well-known and popular of the traditional arts of Japan. It’s called shodō (書道) in Japanese, which literally means the way of writing. Shodō has a very long history. However, it’s still practiced today and it’s a popular class in school, from elementary school to university.

🏯 Shodō is closely linked to Zen Buddhism and is influenced by its ideas and values. Japanese calligraphy goes far beyond simply writing characters or words. The key to true calligraphy is to bring the mind and soul into the work and to write with your heart, otherwise, it’s meaningless. The calligrapher only has one chance, since the brush strokes can’t be corrected. To express a deep meaning, the work must show the emotions, personality, and passion of the artist. It is also said that the way of writing is the path to enlightenment.

To write Zen calligraphy the mind must be clear, and the characters flow out effortlessly. This state of mind is called mushin (無心), and means “consciousness without consciousness”. When practicing Japanese calligraphy, you should clear your mind and focus only on the meaning of the words you write.


🇯🇵 Toshi shows how this practice can connect body, mind, spirit, and brush to flow through ink and paper. Learn how to gravitate between the practical aspect of calligraphy and its spiritual component. As Toshi firmly believes, this process allows your inner peace to translate into anything you create.

Begin by getting to know Toshi. As a seasoned calligrapher and artist, his focus lies in teaching his students to concentrate on their inner Qi (energy flow) with every brushstroke. Discover the wide range of influences and inspirations which have shaped his style.

Learn the background and essentials of Shodo, and how it intertwines with mushin, meditative clarity of the mind. Toshi teaches all of the essential calligraphy stroke systems and techniques. 

Before painting, learn to release tension in both the body and mind using guided meditation and becoming aware of your inner Qi. After warming up physically and spiritually, practice basic Shodo brush strokes while continuing to channel your energy flow from your body, through the ink, and onto paper.

Next, draw the calligraphy characters that represent “Sincere heart.” Toshi guides you step by step through the setup and technique. Then, practice seisho, which is clear, transparent calligraphy that must be done with mushin, a clear mind. 


🌸 Requirements and materials 🌸

No previous experience or knowledge of calligraphy and Shodo is necessary.

You need a calligraphy brush, an inkstone, an ink stick, ink liquid, and calligraphy paper. At the beginning of the class, Toshi describes the materials and gives you recommendations on where to find them. ( You need to purchase, Toshi will send you an Amazon link total cost of $30-$40)

⭐️ The brush (筆, fude) is usually made of bamboo with bristles made from animal hair. There are thin and thick brushes and the width of the character you’ll write decides which type you’ll use.

⭐️ Ink (墨, sumi) is a dry stick form. There are also liquid ink types. The black ink used in calligraphy is made of pine tree soot. 

⭐️ Calligraphy paper (和紙, washi) is made of mulberry fibers, which are tougher than normal wood pulp paper.

⭐️ An inkstone (硯, suzuri) is used, with water, to grind the ink stick. You use it in a way that is similar to when painting with watercolors.


Toshi started practicing Shodo at the age of five under the creative supervision of his grandmother, a distinguished SUMI calligrapher. Later he began to take lessons at a Sumi SHODO calligraphy school. His passion for learning and teaching SHODO and the interest in developing the effective method of teaching this beautiful form of art has always been expanding.

Since then, Toshi's love for Japanese calligraphy inspired him to get involved in other Japanese traditions and started to study Sado(Japanese tea ceremony) as well. 🍵

Japanese calligraphy is a millennia-old art that still exists today, reflecting Japanese culture and aesthetics. Being one of the most popular and important traditional art forms, it’s a popular cultural activity that you’ll have the opportunity to experience in many of his language courses and his JLPT study course, too. 

💖 Toshi deeply cares for and wants to help every student.

Welcome! 😃👋🏻 My name is Toshi M. I was born in Hiroshima City and raised in Tokyo, Japan. 

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🌟 I teach basic through advanced Japanese.

Conversation, Speaking, Writing, Reading, Hearing, Hiragana, Katakana, Kanji (symbols), Grammar, Vocabulary.

Any level of JLPT prep ( N5, N4, N3, N2, N1) 
AP Japanese Language and culture,
Accent Reduction For the Japanese Language. 
Accent Neutralization course.

Business Japanese, Word beautification, Gender differences in spoken Japanese, Casual conversations, 

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If you have any questions about my tutoring, please feel free to contact me through TakeLessons

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⚠️ Class cancellations and rescheduling must be done 24 hours in advance before the scheduled lesson. 

My son has really enjoyed learning calligraphy from Joey - Joey explained things clearly and moved the lesson at an appropriate pace. He's an enthusiastic and inspiring teacher. 

Joey did a wonderful job of preparing himself for the class so it was really tailored to my son and what he was hoping to learn. The first class was great and my son really enjoyed himself and is looking forward to learning more from Joey. 

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Learn Old English (Gothic) or Chancery Italic style calligraphy!

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We are all artists-in-progress because, no matter how good we are, we can always get better!

I'm Mr. Joey and I love art and I love teaching art! I am a graduate of The Art Institute and an artist and animator that creates art in pencil, charcoal, pastel, watercolor, and digital mediums.  

I recommend that classes are *at least* 1.5 hours (and I really recommend 2 hours!) because that's what's needed to critique homework assignments, warmup, and do the work for the class, and not be rushed. 

Classes I teach are:

• Drawing Fundamentals
• Advanced Drawing
• People and Anatomy
• Drawing Animals
• Portrait Drawing
• Cartoon Characters for Animation
• Character Design
• 2D Animation
• Digital Painting in Photoshop
• Game Making
• Game Art
• Digital Animation

Please view  samples of my work and contact me with any questions you may have. 

I look forward to helping you develop your art or tech skills and express your creativity!

Mr. Joey

She is kind but direct and makes sure my son understands before going on with instruction. She is patient and my son loves learning new songs before leaving for the day.

Work well with children! Appears to be patient! Very welcoming!

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Hello! If you want to learn the art of calligraphy? I’m here for you.   I have taught classes before and have the supplies.  I’d be most willing to share what I know with others who would be interested in keeping this art form alive!

I have students from all over !  Hope one is YOU. 

It is great to be able to offer the option to ALL students if they prefer to come to the studio, or have remote lessons, and a HUGE plus, is they don't have to cancel when ill or even sometimes when away from home with the remote lesson option!  

Music is a connector, and at this time, we all need to be connected better, to understand each other a little better.  this is really about YOU!  I am a music coach.  That means that my role is to find out what works best for you, and to use my skills and years of experience to find the best resources and helps to get YOU where you want to be.  

On our very first lesson, we get to know one another, laugh a little, reach into our experiences and share together, and make some music!  

I have students that are learning technique and theory, and ones that prefer to play by ear.  Both are ways to connect with the music that most defines and uplifts YOU.  

Music has blessed my life in countless ways and given me opportunities I'd never dreamed of. Teaching at the Young Artists Conservatory of Music; Singing in Carnegie Hall, Performing across Europe and teaching the best students for over 25 years has been a delight. I'm excited to find out what ways you will also be blessed by music.  

~M

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I took Margot’s class in Key West and really enjoyed it! She has infinite patience, which was needed for me, a complete beginner.

Margot is a great instructor and a born teacher. She immediately connects with each student. She asks everyone’s name and then remembers it, which is quite impressive with a large group. She can teac

Margot is a wonderful teacher with an impressively indepth knowledge of both the history and techniques of calligraphy! It was so fun and i learned so much :)

Just finished first lesson. Can tell that this will be work on my part -- and enjoyable, too.

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