Kids at CAM: New Year’s Calligraphy (Kakizome/書初め) with Kana Sahashi
Schedule
Sat Jan 17 2026 at 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
3201 S 17th St, Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28412 | Wilmington, NC
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Join us for Kids@CAM and experience Japanese calligraphy through Shodo (書道), the traditional art of writing with brush and ink, with Kana Sahashi.You’ll also explore Kakizome (書初め), the first calligraphy of the year in Japan. Traditionally, people in Japan write lucky words, personal goals, or special phrases for the New Year to welcome a fresh start and wish for a wonderful year ahead.
In this event, we will practice basic brush techniques and strokes before writing the Japanese characters. Japanese calligraphy not only helps improve handwriting but also supports good posture, boosts focus, and provides a relaxing, meditative experience.
Kids@CAM is an event for everyone, parents included! We will have activities for different ages, including watercolor and origami. You can also take part in a guided tour at 11:30 am of "Rock Garden," created by Japanese artist Hiroshi Sueyoshi.
Brought to you in part by the Japanese Outreach Initiative.
Adult member: free; Adult non-member: $5
Children: $10
Children under 2: Free
*EBT Card Holders FREE
MEMBER REGISTRATION: https://52374.blackbaudhosting.com/52374/KidsCAM-10Jan2026
NON-MEMBER REGISTRATION: https://52374.blackbaudhosting.com/52374/NON-MEMBER-KidsCAM-10Jan2026
For more family-friendly programs & events, visit CameronArtMuseum.org/CAMIsForKids
For questions with this programming, please contact [email protected]
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