Location: Upaya Zen Center Santa Fe, NM
Instructor(s): Sensei Kaz Tanahashi
We will begin by exploring the 1700 year old wisdom of East Asian calligraphy as we look at ancient Chinese masterpieces. Then we will engage the heart of the learning and creative process by faithfully copying selected ideographs in different styles. While practicing basic aesthetics and techniques of brushwork, we will notice our own imperfections and inner criticisms that usually keep us from fully enjoying each moment. Step by step, we will find ways to increase the degree of our enjoyment and serene excitement, which can be applied in everyday life. Using a variety of paper and brushes of different sizes, we will also experiment with artistic interpretation and expressionistic improvisation. No previous experience is needed.
Kaz will bring brushes and paper. Kaz Tanahashi, born and trained in Japan, is an artist, writer, and peace worker, active in the U.S.A. since 1977. As a painter and calligrapher, Kaz has had solo exhibitions of his brushwork, performed, and taught worldwide. He has created a genre of one-stroke paintings and multi-color Zen circles. As a calligrapher in East Asian style, he creates works of large single ideographs.
Upaya is grateful to welcome a small number of guests for our onsite programs. We realize many wish to be here. Yet, because of our Covid policy and the delay in our building project, we must limit our numbers. If you wish to participate in an onsite program, please carefully review our Covid policy as well as our Cancellation policy.
As well, we advise early registration and your commitment to full participation in the retreat or program you will be part of.
Maximum Participants: 15
Tuition (Members): $405.00
Tuition (Non-Members): $450.00
Please check for availability by calling 505-986-8518 ext. 111 or email registrar@upaya.org.