{"product_id":"ya-japanese-calligraphy-and-haiku","title":"YA The Art of Japanese Calligraphy and Haiku","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen: Tuesday, August 18th, from 4 PM - 6 PM. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhere: Glitter Thicket, 88 Burd Street, Nyack, NY\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWho: All 13 to 20 year olds are welcome. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat: Experience the beauty of Japanese calligraphy as you create your own Haiku (Japanese short poem) and artwork on a traditional mounted scroll.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn this hands-on art class, participants will explore the beauty and mindfulness of traditional Japanese calligraphy. Through guided practice, you will learn how to express words, feelings, and imagery using brush, ink, and the elegance of Japanese visual rhythm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCost: This event is $30 per ticket, which includes a scroll to display your work in your home. This is the only event that does \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003enot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e include a beverage and treat so that we may keep the cost down. Drinks and treats are available for purchase.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKahori Kamiya\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is our special guest art teacher on August 18, 2026. Kamiya holds an MFA in Fine Arts from the School of Visual Arts in New York. She has completed residencies at the International Studio \u0026amp; Curatorial Program (ISCP) and Prospect Gallery, sponsored by Prospect City in Australia. Her work has been recognized with grants and awards from the Foundation for Contemporary Arts, Arts Westchester, Puffin Foundation, Hudson Valley MOCA, Center on Contemporary Art, and the Kitano Foundation. Her projects have received support from organizations including the Brooklyn Arts Council, Flux Factory, and the Arts Council of Rockland.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKamiya’s New York debut solo exhibition, Long Eclipse, at Amos Eno Gallery in 2023 received critical acclaim from Hyperallergic, Art Spiel, and other publications. Her exhibitions include SPRING\/BREAK Art Show, the 14th Media Art Biennale Alternative Now in Poland, the Dumbo Art Festival, the Pärnu International Film \u0026amp; Video Festival in Estonia, and Oculus Westfield World Trade Center in New York. Her works are held in public and private collections in Japan, the UK, Israel, Sweden, and the United States.Kamiya also has extensive experience teaching art classes and workshops, and she holds a certificate as a high school art teacher. She currently serves as a judge for the XC Creative Art Contest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"You Belong Books and Crafts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46934291906759,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0617\/3258\/5671\/files\/Aug1718popups_14.jpg?v=1785773129","url":"https:\/\/youbelongbooksandcrafts.com\/products\/ya-japanese-calligraphy-and-haiku","provider":"You Belong Books and Crafts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}