Mui floral design studio

Flower × Calligraphy workshop
5-6 July 2025

We are pleased to welcome Japanese calligrapher Sugano Matsusaki, for a special workshop combining
the art of flowers and calligraphy.

About
Sugano Matsusaki

Sugano Matsusaki is a calligrapher from Okinawa, Japan, with over 25 years of experience. 

She has been exploring her own calligraphy based on traditional techniques and she embraces the philosophy that the pursuit of perfect beauty and line are fundamental aspects of calligraphy.

Through her writing, characters come to life on paper, finding their own form in her movement. Her calligraphy work can evoke a sense of rhythm and landscape.

About Calligraphy / Shodō

Calligraphy, or Shodō, is the art of writing with brush and ink—a quiet, introspective practice rooted in the philosophy that beauty arises from simplicity, balance, and the deep connection between breath and body movement. With each brushstroke, you experience the harmony of tradition and inner creativity.

About the Workshop

Sugano invites you to explore a deeply personal journey in calligraphy, where each brushstroke becomes a reflection of the heart. This workshop welcomes all levels—from complete beginners to experienced practitioners.
Together, you will create a one-of-a-kind decorative piece, weaving delicate flowers with the graceful flow of your own handwritten calligraphy to carry home.

You can choose the output from three options:

Mini Japanese garden box with Shodō

In Japan, there is a cultural practice called ichirin-zashi, which involves placing a single flower in a small vase. It reflects the Japanese appreciation for simplicity, seasonality, and the quiet beauty of just one bloom. In this option, you are invited to choose one fresh flower you like and gently place it in the quiet little garden with Shodō.

A word in the sample photo: “Wind”
Box size: 148×210 mm (A5), Card: postcard size
Note: Tatami (base) is not included

Price: 90€

Select

Kakejiku(Japanese hanging scroll)

A kakejiku is a traditional Japanese decorative art piece — a hanging scroll displayed in a tokonoma (alcove) and changed according to the season or occasion. In this workshop, you will write your own calligraphy directly on the kakejiku. Finally, you can add dried flowers and take it home as your unique artwork.

Words in the sample photo: “Flora”
Size: 38×21 cm

Price: 85€

Select

Fresh flower bouquet with Shodō

You can take home a fresh seasonal bouquet crafted by Mui along with your calligraphy piece. Adding a heartfelt message written in calligraphy makes it a meaningful gift for someone special.

A word in the sample photo: “Joy”
Card: postcard size

Price: 80€

Select

*If you wish to write several characters, you can add a postcard-sized calligraphy piece for an additional €5. 

“Love”

Book your spot

at the workshop…

What to write?

Before the session, share us a word or phrase you love—or wish to give someone. We’ll translate it into Japanese, and you’ll write it yourself during the workshop. Take a moment to consider which words hold special meaning for you!

Details

◻︎ Date
・July 5 (Sat): 13:00–15:30, 16:30–19:00
・July 6 (Sun): 10:00–12:30, 14:00–16:30

【Tentative Timetable】
　Introduction – 20 min.
　　・About Mui & Sugano Matsusaki
　　・About Shodō
　　・About the workshop
　Shodō Workshop – 2 hours
　　・Practice
　　・Final writing
　　・Creating the final output
　Closing – 10 min.

◻︎ Location
Mui Floral Design Studio
Christiaan de Wetstraat 114, Amsterdam

◻︎ Language
English / German / Japanese

Discover more of Sugano Matsusaki’s
calligraphy →→ @sugano_calligraphy

A Message Only You Can Express

Flowers and words are beautiful ways to express what’s in your heart.
We warmly invite you to share your special message in Japanese during the workshop.
It will be our sincere pleasure to meet each and every one of you.

booking

Join the
Live Calligraphy Performance
by Sugano Matsusaki
4th July!

In addition to the workshop, we’re excited to present a special live calligraphy performance by Sugano Matsusaki on Friday, July 4th.

Experience the elegance of traditional Japanese calligraphy up close as she brings words to life with every brushstroke.

Don’t miss this rare and inspiring opportunity!

◻︎ Date: Friday, July 4th | 19:00-
◻︎ Location: Mui Floral Design Studio
◻︎ Admission: Free

Contact

Feel free to ask if you have any questions.

Mui Floral Design Studio

Address

Christiaan de Wetstraat 114, 1091NN, Amsterdam

Email

info@muiblossom.com

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