# Event Details - **Event Name**: Make Your Own Edinburgh Postcard — Scotland Meets Japan - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 15 Aug, 2026 at 04:00 pm – Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 06:00 pm - **Event Description**: Create your own Edinburgh souvenir with Japanese brush art, enjoy a live calligraphy performance, and finish the experience with a Hong KongAbout this EventCreate your own Edinburgh souvenir with Japanese brush art, enjoy a live calligraphy performance, and finish the experience with a Hong Kong meal.Looking for an Edinburgh souvenir that's a little more personal than something from a gift shop?Join Japanese calligrapher Mare Ito of Wayfarer Shodo Edinburgh for a two-hour creative experience bringing together Scotland, Japan and Hong Kong during the Edinburgh Fringe.Start by watching Mare create a large-scale artwork in a live Japanese calligraphy and ink-painting performance.Then it's your turn.Using traditional Japanese brushes and ink, you'll create your own Edinburgh-inspired postcard based on one of our original designs. Choose from 3 featured designs at every session, rotating from our collection of 6: Highland Cow, Nessie, Edinburgh Castle, Unicorn, Bagpipes and Daruma, each design brings together something of Scotland and Japan.You can follow the original Scottish-inspired design, add Japanese elements, or personalise it in your own way.Finish your postcard with your name, the date, “Edinburgh Fringe 2026”, or your own message, and take home a souvenir that you actually made yourself.No previous drawing or calligraphy experience is needed. Simple step-by-step guides and individual guidance will be provided throughout.After the creative session, sit down together and enjoy a Hong Kong-style meal at Made in Hong Kong, with a main course and drink included in your ticket.Six Designs, Three Featured at Every WorkshopWe've created a collection of six original postcard designs inspired by Scotland and Japan:Highland Cow · Nessie · Edinburgh Castle · Unicorn · Bagpipes · DarumaTo keep each workshop relaxed and allow Mare to guide everyone properly, three designs from the collection will be featured at each session.The selection rotates throughout the Fringe, so different workshop dates may feature different designs.We'll announce upcoming featured designs on our Instagram before each session.Whichever design you choose, you're encouraged to make it your own. Add Japanese-inspired details, experiment with the brush and ink, change small elements or add your own lettering and message.Your finished postcard doesn't have to look exactly like Mare's example — that's part of the fun.Scotland Meets JapanWhat happens when a Japanese calligrapher living in Edinburgh starts painting Scotland?That's where this collection began.Our designs take familiar Scottish and Edinburgh icons and reinterpret them through Japanese calligraphy, sumi-e-inspired brushwork and playful Japanese details.You might paint a Highland cow with a Japanese twist, surround Nessie with Japanese-inspired waves, or create your own interpretation of another Scottish icon.The Daruma turns the idea around — taking one of Japan's most recognisable symbols and giving it a Scottish character.The result is a souvenir that brings two cultures together, created by you here in Edinburgh. Your Two-Hour Experience1. Live Japanese Calligraphy Performance — approximately 20 minutesWatch Mare work with large paper, traditional brushes and ink to create a large-scale artwork in front of you.Rather than simply seeing the finished piece, you'll experience the movement, brushstrokes and process behind Japanese calligraphy and ink painting.2. Make Your Own Edinburgh Postcard — approximately 60 minutesChoose from the three featured designs of the day and create your own postcard using Japanese brushes and ink.Step-by-step examples will be available, and Mare will guide you through the process.Complete beginners are very welcome.3. Hong Kong Meal — approximately 40 minutesOnce everyone's artwork is complete, sit down together and enjoy a meal at Made in Hong Kong.It's a chance to relax, chat with the other participants and admire everyone's very different finished postcards. Your Hong Kong MealYour ticket includes one main course and one drink from our workshop menu.Choose One MainCrispy Chilli Pork Chop with RiceTomato Beef with RiceSweet & Sour Crispy Pork with RiceBeef with Black Bean Sauce with Rice or NoodlesCrispy Chicken with Honey Sauce with Rice or NoodlesSoy Sauce Noodles with Beef or ChickenChoose One DrinkIced Red BeanHong Kong Lemon TeaHong Kong Milk TeaMenu options are subject to availability on the day. What's Included20-minute live Japanese calligraphy and ink-art performance60-minute creative postcard workshopChoice of three featured designs from our six-design collectionTraditional Japanese brushes and inkStep-by-step drawing guidesAll art materialsGuidance from Japanese calligrapher Mare ItoYour finished Edinburgh postcard to take homeOne Hong Kong-style main courseOne drinkEverything you need for the workshop is provided. Who Is This For?This experience is designed for adults, families, couples, friends, locals and visitors.It's especially suitable for anyone looking for:A creative activity during the Edinburgh FringeA unique souvenir of EdinburghA family activitySomething different to do as a couple or with friendsAn introduction to Japanese calligraphy and ink paintingA cultural experience combining Scotland, Japan and Hong KongA relaxing creative activity even if you've never painted beforeComplete beginners are welcome.The designs have been created to be approachable and enjoyable to draw, and you don't need to be “good at art” to take part. A Fringe Souvenir Made by YouEdinburgh is full of souvenirs.This one is different because you make it yourself.Write your name, add the date of your visit, include a personal message or write something on the back before taking it home.Children and adults can interpret the same design completely differently, so no two postcards need to look alike.We hope that when you see yours again after the Fringe, you'll remember not only Edinburgh, but the experience of sitting down, picking up a Japanese brush and creating it. About the ArtistMare Ito is a Japanese calligrapher and qualified calligraphy instructor from Gunma Prefecture, Japan, now based in Edinburgh.He began learning Japanese calligraphy in primary school and continued for six years before later earning his calligraphy instructor's qualification.Through Wayfarer Shodo Edinburgh, Mare combines traditional Japanese calligraphy and sumi-e-inspired painting with travel, place and cultural exchange.During the Edinburgh Fringe, you may also spot him around the city creating large-scale Japanese brush artworks inspired by Scotland. Event DetailsLocation:Made in Hong Kong62 Ratcliffe TerraceEdinburgh EH9 1STDuration: Approximately 2 hoursGroup size: Small groupExperience level: Beginners welcomeMaterials: Everything providedFood: One main course + one drink includedWorkshop dates and times:Please select your preferred available session when booking. Family TicketsComing together as a family? Family ticket options are available.Each participating family member can create their own postcard, meaning children and adults can choose their favourite featured design and leave with their own Edinburgh souvenir.Individual: £392 people: £753 people: £109Family of 3 — £105Family of 4 — £139Places are limited for each session so that everyone has enough space and can receive guidance from Mare. What Previous Participants Have Said“Excellent — the workshop was a highly worthwhile experience. I'm definitely going to come to more.”“Thank you for such an enjoyable and inspiring workshop. I left feeling motivated to continue developing my calligraphy skills.”“As a first timer, I felt extremely welcomed and left feeling happy with myself.” Before You BookComplete beginners are welcome.All materials are provided.The workshop will be conducted in English, with visual demonstrations throughout.Children should attend with a responsible adult.Three designs from our six-design collection are featured at each session. Designs rotate between workshop dates.Follow Wayfarer Shodo Edinburgh on Instagram to see upcoming featured designs and workshop updates.If you particularly want to make one specific design, please check our latest announcements before booking.Create something you won't find in a souvenir shop.Scotland × Japan × Hong KongA live Japanese art performance, a postcard made by you, and a Hong Kong meal — all in one Edinburgh Fringe experience. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/b4468c40-9dc0-11f1-86dd-a9509dccaf4b-rimg-w1165-h740-dce8e8d8-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/b47eb340-9dc0-11f1-86dd-a9509dccaf4b-rimg-w592-h740-dce8e8d8-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/b491c610-9dc0-11f1-86dd-a9509dccaf4b-rimg-w983-h740-dce8e8d8-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/b4d2c6b0-9dc0-11f1-86dd-a9509dccaf4b-rimg-w1115-h740-dce8e8d8-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/b5079250-9dc0-11f1-86dd-a9509dccaf4b-rimg-w529-h740-dc989898-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/b51b6870-9dc0-11f1-86dd-a9509dccaf4b-rimg-w744-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/b5584a60-9dc0-11f1-86dd-a9509dccaf4b-rimg-w691-h740-dcc8c8b8-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/edinburgh/make-your-own-edinburgh-postcard-scotland-meets-japan/100001997459727816 - **Event Categories**: art, fine-arts, workshops - **Slot details of has slots**: - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours - Location: 62 Ratcliffe Terrace - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 42.96, max: 151.3, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Edinburgh - **state**: SC - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: 62 Ratcliffe Terrace - **lat**: 55.9335409 - **long**: -3.1781133 - **full address**: 62 Ratcliffe Terrace, 62 Ratcliffe Terrace, Edinburgh, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Make Your Own Edinburgh Postcard — Scotland Meets Japan - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/3ec2bee8a2acca7e8382f9c478a3c670c5c809df86e1c0440b1f727f72e1b441-rimg-w1200-h675-dce8e8d8-gmir.jpg?v=1786592887 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Make Your Own Edinburgh Postcard — Scotland Meets Japan being held? - **A:** Make Your Own Edinburgh Postcard — Scotland Meets Japan takes place on Sat, 15 Aug, 2026 at 04:00 pm to Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 06:00 pm at 62 Ratcliffe Terrace, 62 Ratcliffe Terrace, Edinburgh, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Make Your Own Edinburgh Postcard — Scotland Meets Japan? - **A:** Make Your Own Edinburgh Postcard — Scotland Meets Japan is organized by Wayfarer Shodo Edinburgh. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Make Your Own Edinburgh Postcard — Scotland Meets Japan is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Edinburgh, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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