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.

Calligraphy

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.

What is Calligraphy?

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Margaret is kind and patient instructor. She truly is passionate and very knowledgeable about her craft. I would recommend her to someone interested in  learning calligraphy.

Great beginners modern calligraphy class or in my case a great refresher course to motivate me to start practicing again! Margot was very patient and provided some great tips. Would definitely recomme

Very patient and talented teacher. Even in my everyday writing I now find myself using her techniques!

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 was very clear in her instructions and very patient.I am an absolute beginner-so appreciative of Margot’s teaching style

Great session-loved Margot’s teaching style

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.

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. 

Joey is a fantastic teacher. My daughter really enjoyed his lessons. Highly recommended.

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

Hello Artist-in-Progress,

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

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"!

Toshi is always incredibly fun to work with. He is very kind and very knowledgeable. It’s great to work through the book with a native speaker to coach me , practice conversation with, and even learn some more colloquial aspects of the language.

He is so kind and explains everything in such good detail without making things complicated. My favorite part is his lessons are customized for each student so our lesson was based on my goals and learning style. He is a very adaptable teacher and shows a lot of passion for teaching Japanese!

Toshi Sensei is an incredible teacher who has guided me to become a well-rounded Japanese speaker and PASS the JLPT at the N4 level! JLPT certification is beneficial in many ways, including validation of proficiency for schools and institutions, employment opportunities, and a sense of personal achievement. He helped me feel completely prepared to take the test, while also growing my knowledge of Japanese culture by teaching me Japanese customs, calligraphy, cooking, speech styles, and more. If you want to become certified in the Japanese language or just become a knowledgeable speaker, I highly recommend Toshi Sensei!

⛩ Calm your mind and find inner peace by understanding the philosophy and art of traditional Japanese writing.
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. 

🌟 One on One Lessons via Online ( Zoom)

(Group Lessons available  for more than 3 people.) Takelessons.com requires all group lesson students to sign up and purchase for their lessons separately.


⚠️Please read my entire page including the Cancellation, reschedule, and late policy carefully before purchasing lessons⚠️

🌟 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, Japanese Word beautification, Gender differences in spoken Japanese, Proper and Casual conversations, Japanese Polite, Humble and honorific language, and Respectful verbs. Animatic expressions, Slangs, Internet Slangs, Shortened Words, English Made in Japan ( Wasei- eigo), Onomatopoeia, Rough Expressions, Verb Conjugation, Interjections, Exclamations, Speech style Japanese, Nowadays the Japanese Language, etc!

 ㊙️ I Teach Standard Japanese Neutral Accent (With Tokyo Accent) 
Japan’s every city has dialects. Tokyo is the capital of Japan. Most Television shows, newscasters, radio, etc Japan’s entertainment business-speak standard Tokyo accent. But Today, it is the form taught in schools, used in official communication. Yes, Standard Japanese is the primary language taught in schools and used in all official matters. There is a main distinction between the different Japanese dialects. They are divided into two major types: the Tokyo-type and the Kyoto or Osaka type. As you can probably guess, it is a division based on the northern and the southern dialects. Thus, there are numerous subdivisions shaped in each particular region. So, Japanese people came from southern Japan and northern Japan, their dialects are different. They don't understand their language with each other at all. Then, they have to speak standard Japanese to each other. So I think you should learn standard Japanese with the Tokyo accent not just because I am from Tokyo.I will teach you to real natural standard Japanese with the Tokyo accent. 

📚 TEXTBOOK: I usually don't use textbooks, it's because enriching customizes class for all students. but all depend on the student's levels, goals, situations. If you want to learn with textbooks, we can do that, too. ( Cost $5-$30) 

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My tutoring policy is not just simply to teach the Japanese language as a Japanese. No, I always want to teach students more than the language. 

If you are interested in the Japanese traditions as well as the language and traditions, then that is a good start for learning. Fun, interest, and enjoyment are the best tools for learning with my tutoring. 

You will not only be able to speak Japanese, but you will grasp the traits of the Japanese language, traditions, history, culture, and, most importantly, the uniquely Japanese styles of courtesy and customs simultaneously! 

I teach practical Japanese so you can communicate and exchange proper responses with real Japanese with a sense of natural smooth conversation. My teaching method varies depending on the student's level. 

🌟 Are you struggling? 

Perhaps you went to a Japanese language school, but when you saw Japanese anime or movies you still did not understand? Then you wondered WHY didn't you? After all, you paid so much money for school! 

Here is the answer: most of the schools are not teaching true and complete Japanese! Yes, they are teaching proper Japanese very well. but it only works for some tests like a JLPT or speaking at work. Limited situations. 

🌟 The SECRET is that Japanese people do not speak proper Japanese all the time. They usually speak casual, informal, broken, omitted, slang Japanese when they are talking with friends and family, and also there are gender differences in spoken Japanese! 

Japanese movies and anime cartoons, manga, are mostly stories of friends and family, NOT stories of formal work. 

That is why you need to know proper and polite  Japanese and casual, informal, broken, omitted, slang Japanese. The Japanese culture and language have customs and orders which you must know and understand completely! 

I teach both of these structures at the same time. You need to know when and how to change and switch from proper verbs to casual, informal verbs, and then you will begin to understand the Japanese anime and movies, dramas. Then it will help you to enjoy your favorite entertainment! 

I am very strong in teaching proper Japanese, including reading and writing Hiragana, Katakana, and Kanji. If you are only interested in JLPT Training (any level) or AP Japanese Language and Culture, we can certainly work with that. 

⭐️ However, I also teach business Japanese, mastering speech styles from polite, humble and honorific, super polite language, and respectful verbs. This is necessary for improving your personal and business relations! I am here to assist you! 

Whether you are a beginner or an advanced student, I can tutor you in private lessons on your computer. 

I give a fun lesson and work to teach the precise and gentle true Japanese way in a friendly and open-minded one-on-one session or group lessons via Zoom. 

I believe you will find everything you need because I am focused on providing high-quality service and customer satisfaction. I will do everything I can to meet your expectations, and with a variety of offerings to choose from, I am sure you will be happy working with me! 

 🌟 I also teach ORIGAMI (Japanese art of paper folding), Japanese Calligraphy, how to make SUSHI, and how to hold the Japanese Traditional Tea Ceremony, How to make healthy Japanese foods. I can give you information about J-POP. anime, drama, and traditional Japanese songs as well. We can have fun with those, too. 

If you would like to have a lesson once per week or twice per week, let's discuss the possibilities! 

I do not usually set up a specific 10-hour or 20-hour lesson plan, because it all depends on the student's level. You can let me know if you want to continue or not anytime! Let's go from there! 

If you have any questions about my tutoring, please feel free to contact me through TakeLessons.com. 

🔴 Cancellation, reschedule and late, termination, other policy 🔴
⚠️ Class cancellations and rescheduling must be done 24 hours in advance before the scheduled lesson. If you do not reach me within 24-hours. you will be charged for the lesson. (You must contact me 24 hours in advance or else you will be charged for the lesson. It does not matter what the reason is.) For example, your lesson schedule is on Tuesday at 2 pm, your cancelation or reschedule deadline is Monday at 1:59 pm. Respect for each other time. 

⚠️ You must purchase your lessons 24 hours in advance. If I do not receive your payment within that time frame, TakeLessons will automatically remove you from my calendar. So, make sure every lesson is paid for 24 hours in advance! It's a reserve of my time. For example, your schedule is on Wednesday at 2 pm, your payment deadline is Tuesday at 1:59  pm. If you missed a payment more than three-time, your schedule is removed from my calendar automatically. No longer able to take my class. Please be responsible, reliable and respect for each other’s time. 

⚠️ End a session. if a learner becomes inappropriate. However, foul language, threats, wearing an inappropriate outfit, and/or other behaviors that make me uncomfortable or disrespectful behaviors are not tolerated. I will let students know that I will end a session if the behavior continues to be inappropriate, and then follow through if necessary. Extreme behaviors, such as sexual acting out, bad attitude, should immediately result in ending a session. Report to the Takelessons incident in as much detail as possible, immediately after ending the session. You will be terminated without notice. 

⚠️ If you cannot make your assigned lesson time for more than two weeks consecutively (for vacation, camp, or for any other reason) I will have to give your lesson time to another student. I work with many students from internationally and have a busy teaching schedule, which means that I cannot afford to hold a time slot with a student that cannot consistently show up for their lesson. If you would start lessons again, I ask that you please chose your preferred day and time from my availability, and then let me know when you want to start again. I will then put you in my schedule.

⚠️ If you are going to be late for your lesson, please contact me by text message before your scheduled class. If you are late 5 minutes or more to class (without prior notice), your lesson will be canceled, and you will be charged for the missed lesson. No refunds are given and you might be terminated from my calendar. 🚫🚫 Please note: if you signed up for lessons with me, you have agreed to my cancellation, reschedule, and termination, late policy. Also, please read The 24 Hour Golden Rule by takelessons.com...
http://support.takelessons.com/hc/en-us/articles/202972993-What-is-the-24-Hour-Golden-Rule-

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!

Marsha is a wonderful music teacher! She has an organized lesson plan, she's always willing to set aside the lesson plan if I want to do something different that day, she gives very gentle feedback, and I always have so much fun with her during lessons. I highly recommend!

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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Margaret is kind and patient instructor. She truly is passionate and very knowledgeable about her craft. I would recommend her to someone interested in learning calligraphy.

Great beginners modern calligraphy class or in my case a great refresher course to motivate me to start practicing again! Margot was very patient and provided some great tips. Would definitely recomme

Very patient and talented teacher. Even in my everyday writing I now find myself using her techniques!

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

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