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about mayo
hi. i’m mayo.
I am a Japanese Calligraphy instructor based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. My teaching is focused on writing Japanese and Chinese through a solid understanding of theory.
I established my studio in 2003 and have taught many students of all ages and ability levels. In 2016, I moved to Japan and enrolled in the Tankai School of Calligraphy, where I studied for two years. Since then, my work has toured in exhibits across Japan.
If you are interested in:
Writing your own name properly
Writing with confidence
Mastering brush writing
Writing graceful traditional Japanese writing
Writing and learning Chinese and Japanese classic works
Becoming a calligraphy instructor
Getting feedback to improve skills
Or simply looking for more ways to learn . . .
. . . then I can help you!
In studio, on site, and long distance learning modes are available. Instruction is in English or Japanese.
Beginners welcome!
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AWARDS
2003年 書道教室開室
2018年 淡海書道文化専門学校卒業
2026年 大東文化大学文学部書道学科卒業
資格・受賞：
文部科学省後援・硬筆書写技能検定１級（文部科学大臣賞受賞）
文部科学省後援・毛筆書写技能検定１級
読売書法展入選 2018年
日本習字：漢字部八段、かな部五段、ペン部五段、実用書道師範
日本習字観梅展第10回 観梅大賞受賞
文部科学省認定 書写技能基礎講座（楷書、行書）
文部科学省認定 書道臨書講座 I, II
謙慎書道会展 秀逸受賞2021年
Classes
Kanji with brush
japanese kana
Penmanship
Practical writing
chinese classics
japanese classics
japanese kana classics
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work
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contact
Instructor: Mayo Kohama
Email: mayo@kohama.org
Phone + Text: (412)-758-5250