Mindful Calligraphy Workshop by Japanese Calligraphy master, RIHAKU

— Mindfulness × Calligraphy × Art —

Experience a truly immersive “five-sense” calligraphy session that blends mindfulness with the elegance of Japanese brushwork. Guided by master calligrapher RIHAKU, you’ll synchronize breath and brushstroke, letting go of everyday stress while anchoring yourself firmly in the present moment.

What to Expect

1. Warm-Up: Center your breathing and practice brush control on calligraphy paper.

2. Choose Your Character: Select one kanji—道 (Michi / Path), 心 (Kokoro / Heart-Mind), or 和 (Wa / Harmony)—and contemplate its meaning.

3. Create Your Masterpiece: On a mini shikishi board from Japan, write in either

• graceful Gyōsho (cursive), or
• refined Kaisho (printed) style.

4. Color & Finish: Add gradient paints or metallic inks to personalize your background.

Your one-of-a-kind artwork is yours to take home.

Why It’s Special

• A Unique Moment – Engage all five senses: the scent of ink, the texture of paper, the quiet rhythm of the brush.

• Mind-Body Reset – Slow, deliberate strokes stimulate the parasympathetic nervous system, inviting deep relaxation.

• Self-Discovery – Infuse a single character with your reflections and intentions.

• A Lasting Keepsake – Leave with a tangible reminder of calm and focus.

Let the quiet sweep of the brush create new space within.

Shape your personal “Path, Heart-Mind, or Harmony,” and carry it home as a daily touchstone.

We look forward to welcoming you!

Event Details (See Agenda Section)

• Duration: 90 minutes

Prior to Calligraphy Workshop, the evening will start with a guided grounding by Yuko Kudo, (RYT 200 Certified Chakra Yoga ). A multidisciplinary Artist, cooperative member of Prime Produce and an Aneurysm Survivor.

• Limited Space Available (Please RSVP by July 15th)

• Fee: $80 per person (includes brush, ink, practice sheets, sample guides, and mini shikishi)

Instructor Bio

Rihaku Inoue

Calligraphy Artist, master &; Founder, RIHAKU New York

Working between New York and Japan, Rihaku blends classical brush techniques with acrylics, projection mapping, and VR to pioneer “3D Calligraphy.” She is a consultant to the Japan Calligraphy Museum and a professor at the Japan Calligraphy Education Federation. For over 27 years she has led the Inoue Rihaku Calligraphy Association, training instructors and promoting calligraphy worldwide. Since her first solo exhibition in New York in 2014, she has collaborated with Michelin-starred restaurants, cultural institutions and Japan Society in San Francisco . Her large-scale projection performance onto Todaiji Temple’s Great Buddha Hall garnered national media coverage. Rihaku’s mission is to share the spirit of Japanese calligraphy across linguistic and cultural boundaries, fusing tradition with innovation.

Website: https://i-rihaku.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rierihaku/

About Prime Produce Apprentice Cooperative

Prime Produce Apprentice Cooperative operates at 424 w 54 Street as a legally incorporated and wholeheartedly organized co-op supporting entrepreneurs, educators, and artists who share values of service and hospitality. Here, we work to design experiences, build companies and organizations, practice our crafts, cultivate relationships, and grow as people.