Art

Have the beautiful Hiroshima landscapes inspired you to want to take up art, or perhaps you want to try your hand at some traditional Japanese crafts? You can find an assortment of opportunities throughout the prefecture. These range from individual taster sessions to short courses, so you won’t have to commit to a lengthy program that takes years to complete to pick up a few handy skills. Here are some of the art and craft classes you can find in Hiroshima. Fine Art Classes If you’re looking to get to grips with some of the basics of fine art, such as painting, drawing and sculpting, the Hiroshima YMCA runs classes from its city center facility. Students don’t need any prior experience and can receive tutoring up to hobbyist level, using mediums such as oil and pastel, as well as learning more about the different disciplines as they go. The school also offers a prep course for those that want to go on and study art at college or university level. This course incorporates a wider range of disciplines including architectural design and graphic design. Website: https://www.hymca.jp/english/m/service/art/ Japanese Calligraphy Japanese calligraphy, also known as shodo, goes back to the Heian period…