Yuki Aoba, the founder of a unique and creative Japanese letter design style, will visit the UK for the first time in May to share her expertise in a series of workshops, including one in Rodborough.
The workshops, which are ideal for families, will give attendees a chance to learn the unique technique of Tsutefude – a font-art style with a difference. Using a special pen-brush to create a unique alphabet, the technique can be used to convey thoughts and messages onto a postcard in a powerful and positive way.
The event in Stroud is on Tuesday, 15 May at Rodborough Community Hall from 1:30pm until 3:30pm.
The workshops are being set up by Helen Akiyama from Akiyama Connects, a Japanese cultural specialist and language teacher, based in Swindon.
Helen said: “Yuki speaks little English, but she is very excited about this chance to spread the wonderful message of Tsutefude to people in the UK and help them understand more about Japanese culture. I’m running the events to help her introduce the technique and I am really looking forward to this opportunity. It is ideal for families to come along and try something new.”
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