# Event Details - **Event Name**: Japanese Shodo Calligraphy - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 04 Apr, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sat, 04 Apr, 2026 at 02:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Discover the delights of Shodo at our relaxing group in GlasgowAbout this EventThis class runs from 1 - 2pm.We will enjoy practicing Shodō calligraphy 書道 at our friendly in person group using traditional materials such as Japanese sumi ink and fude brushes on hanshi paper (all materials are provided). This is a cultural and welcoming group suitable for both total beginners and those with more experience.After settling in with a cuppa, we begin with some simple marks and strokes practice with the ink, then working from inspiring Chinese and Japanese kanji characters, relating to nature, poetry or meditation. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/bb85d080-1b87-11f1-8d71-3969b732b709-rimg-w987-h740-dca7938e-gmir.jpg This is a practice where we can really enjoy using the Japanese ink and brushes, and be totally immersed in the moment of brushing the character. It is a peaceful, supportive group where you can learn all about Shodō and develop your techniques with each class.With demonstrations and friendly help from calligrapher Blair Thomson, who first studied Shodō in 2002 in Osawano, Japan with calligraphy Master Wakabayashi, and with zen monks and respected teachers in Tokyo. In 2025 Blair was awarded a Special Selection prize (Tokusen 特選) for Shodō calligraphy at the 73rd Shokaisha Exhibition 第73回 書海社展 at the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/ca8e14c0-1b87-11f1-addc-399c2b4ffec3-rimg-w555-h740-dcdadad2-gmir.jpg Great also for folk with an interest in Japanese or Chinese culture, or arts or language, or Zen, and no previous experience is needed to take part in these groups.Please book your space through Eventbrite. Spaces are limited. Sorry but tickets are non-refundable, unless we need to cancel the class in unexpected circumstances. The classes are for ages 16+. If you would like to find out more please contact us.To see past Japanese calligraphy activities, please check the Japanese calligraphy news page. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/cad074f0-1b87-11f1-92ba-d75dcaa36148-rimg-w1200-h675-dcf1efec-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/cb01be20-1b87-11f1-addc-399c2b4ffec3-rimg-w987-h740-dcd9beab-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/cb3db5b0-1b87-11f1-92ba-d75dcaa36148-rimg-w1110-h740-dcd5bdbd-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/cb7c1e40-1b87-11f1-8d71-3969b732b709-rimg-w1113-h740-dcdad4c1-gmir.jpg https://vimeo.com/429635158 https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/d59d5970-1b87-11f1-8d71-3969b732b709-rimg-w987-h740-dc75a2e1-gmir.jpg Woodside Library343 St George's Road, Glasgow, G3 6JQ - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/glasgow/japanese-shodo-calligraphy/100001984674324330 - **Event Categories**: Art, fine-arts, Workshops, Exhibitions, health-wellness, literary-art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket URL**: https://consumer.pxf.io/c/1339408/3151484/39691?partnerpropertyid=1191892&MediaPartnerPropertyId=1191892&svlink=14105511&level=1&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fjapanese-shodo-calligraphy-tickets-1984674324330 - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 25, max: 25, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Glasgow - **state**: SC - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Woodside Library - **lat**: 55.87198 - **long**: -4.2670344 - **full address**: Woodside Library, 343 Saint George's Road, Glasgow, United Kingdom ## Event Organizer details - **affiliate_id**: 10 - **organizer**: Drawing and Painting Studio (https://allevents.in/org/drawing-and-painting-studio/22526094) ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: banner - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/34dc33f39bb7be92e2921bf93d943a5a74f1d6aeb0dd18b6fa144e379ea8cf93-rimg-w1200-h600-dc078b5a-gmir.jpg?v=1773040568 - **Alt text**: thumbnail - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/c1adf30853649b997a6e7b81f9271b36a38742ce99ae945a951754865c98f3b3-rimg-w400-h400-dc078b5b-gmir.jpg?v=1773040568 ## FAQs - **Q**: When is the event happening? - **A:** Sat, 04 Apr, 2026 at 01:00 pm (+01:00) - **Q**: Where is the event happening? - **A:** Woodside Library, 343 Saint George's Road, Glasgow, United Kingdom - **Q**: What is the ticket price? - **A:** starting from 25 up to 25 GBP - **Q**: Who is organizing the event? - **A:** Drawing and Painting Studio - **Q**: What type of event is this? - **A:** Art, fine-arts, Workshops, Exhibitions, health-wellness, literary-art - **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Japanese Shodo Calligraphy ? - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Japanese Shodo Calligraphy", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/34dc33f39bb7be92e2921bf93d943a5a74f1d6aeb0dd18b6fa144e379ea8cf93-rimg-w1200-h600-dc078b5a-gmir.jpg?v=1773040568", "startDate": "2026-04-04T13:00:00+01:00", "endDate": "2026-04-04T14:00:00+01:00", "url": "https://allevents.in/glasgow/japanese-shodo-calligraphy/100001984674324330", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Woodside Library", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "343 Saint George's Road", "postalCode": "G3 6JQ", "addressLocality": "Glasgow", "addressRegion": "SC", "addressCountry": "GB" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "55.87198", "longitude": "-4.2670344" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Discover the delights of Shodo at our relaxing group in Glasgow", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "GBP", "availabilityStarts": "2026-03-09", "availabilityEnds": "2026-04-04T14:00:00+01:00", "validFrom": "2026-03-09", "lowPrice": "25.00", "highPrice": "25.00", "price": "25.00", "url": "https://allevents.in/glasgow/japanese-shodo-calligraphy/100001984674324330" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "GBP", "availabilityStarts": "2026-03-09", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-03-09", "url": "https://allevents.in/glasgow/japanese-shodo-calligraphy/100001984674324330", "price": "25.00", "name": "General Admission (Adult 16+)" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Drawing and Painting Studio", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/drawing-and-painting-studio/22526094", "description": "The Drawing and Painting Studio encourages people to relax into drawing, express themselves, be inspired and enjoy creative adventures.Free community art groups in Glasgow help individuals to have fun making artwork, de-stress and try out new ways of working, providing varied art materials and plenty of guidance and enthusiasm. 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