Your experience begins with an introduction to Japanese calligraphy and the tools used in the practice. You will start by preparing the ink with a traditional inkstone, learning the correct way to grind and mix it. Next, your instructor will guide you through basic techniques and proper etiquette, allowing you to practice strokes at your own pace in a relaxed setting. Finally, you will choose a character—either from a prepared list or based on your own name—and create your own calligraphy piece on decorative paper. You can take this work home as a personal keepsake of your experience.