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Japanese and Chinese Seal Engraving – Tenkoku

25th February 2023 @ 11:00 am12:30 pm GMT

Free
Blair has been fortunate to have practiced Japanese and Chinese stampmaking - Tenkoku, better known as Hanko - with shodo calligraphy and tenkoku masters in Toyama and Tokyo.

Discover the traditional Japanese stamp making process and carve a hanko stamp

Free event, no booking necessary but please note admission is on a first come first served basis.

Kindly supported by the Great Britain Sasakawa Foundation.

Carve a Japanese hanko stamp to make your stamp impression, learn about the different stages in the Tenkoku 篆刻 process and the tools used. Enjoy the meditative process of carving the stone to make the hanko 判子, then inking the stone with the deep red pigment and pressing on the delicate Japanese washi paper to create your inei 印影 impression. Immerse yourself in the moment and notice the lovely sense of touch of the stone in your hands and the lively lines and the deep spaces of the carving.

 

Japanese and Chinese Seal Engraving – Tenkoku


Seal carving and blowing stone dust at the Japanese Garden at Cowden


Workshop leader Shōgen Blair will help you create your stamp and will demonstrate how to work with the traditional tools and materials from Japan such as the wooden clamps, smooth stones and carving cutters.

Japanese and Chinese Seal Engraving – Tenkoku


Seal carving and blowing stone dust at the Japanese Garden at Cowden


You will learn about the inspiring old Tensho and other styles of characters used, and the two main types of red and white letter seals, including which sizes and how to use them, opening up a helpful and fascinating cultural insight.

 

Seal carving and blowing stone dust at the Japanese Garden at Cowden


No previous experience is needed, and all materials are provided. If you would like to find out more about previous Tenkoku events please visit https://drawingandpaintingstudio.com/tag/japanese-chinese-stamp-making

Saturday 25th February 2023, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Garden Room, ground floor, Kagyu Samye Dzong

Free event, no booking necessary but please note admission is on a first come first served basis. Feel free to come early for a cuppa and settle in. Kindly supported by the Great Britain Sasakawa Foundation.

The Great Britain Sasakawa Foundation


Japanese and Chinese Seal Engraving – Tenkoku


Details

Date:
25th February 2023
Time:
11:00 am – 12:30 pm GMT
Cost:
Free
Event Category:
Website:
https://drawingandpaintingstudio.com/events-art-groups/japanese-seal-engraving-tenkoku-class-feb-2023

Organiser

Drawing and Painting Studio
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Venue

Kagyu Samye Dzong
7 Ashley Street
Glasgow, G3 6DR United Kingdom
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About Events

Blair organises, runs and co-runs several events, many of which are art and meditation related. Some are free community groups and others have an admission charge, most are through the D+P Studio and some Glasgow Zen Group. Please have a look at each event and feel free to come along and join!