Calligraphy in the Mühlviertel hills

Calligraphy, the art of beautiful writing, is both meditation and aesthetics. You will learn the technique and philosophy of Shodo from Junko Baba, the master of her trade.
Immerse yourself in the fascinating culture of Japan and find inner peace with every brushstroke.

The Vierkanthof in a secluded location with a view over the hilly landscape of the Mühlviertel offers the ideal atmosphere for a sustainable break. Try out new things, clear your head and feel the impetus for change. You will find retreat and peace at the natural swimming pond, in the woods and in the vastness of the hilly landscape. Enjoy moments of relaxation in the sauna and in the evening in a cozy atmosphere around the fire bowl.
All rooms are furnished in country style and have a shower, WC and hairdryer. All rooms are deliberately TV-free. You can choose between a courtyard or country view. 230,000 square meters of meadows and woodland belong to the farm.
It is a non-smoking house, a smoking area is available.

Modern and predominantly vegetarian-vegan cuisine awaits you at the Kleebauer Hof Retreat Center. Start the day with a feel-good breakfast with breads, jams, cheese, freshly prepared porridge, fruit, various types of milk, yogurt, fruit juices, spreads, coffee and various teas. At 2 p.m. we serve a light lunch with a warming soup and spreads with bread or pastries.

Immerse yourself in the fascination of Shodo! The Japanese art of writing with brush and ink, known to many as calligraphy, is philosophy, meditation and the art of writing at the same time. Mind and soul come into harmony. Experience peace and concentration, freedom and discipline.
Although the characters and the order of the strokes are strictly prescribed, each Shodo artist shows their own personality through the brush technique and different ink color intensity - similar to a musician who creates a connection between printed notes and sounding tones.
Shodo is based on four treasures: the brush, the ink, the rubbing stone and the paper. The self-production of liquid ink is a process of preparation for the unification of body and mind. Conscious breathing brings inner peace and respect for the work of art.
Beautiful writing ultimately comes from the right posture. You sit upright and at the right distance from the table. The position of the brush is just as important. You don't just write with your wrist, but with your whole body.

Program details:

The course teaches the basic technique of writing with brush and ink, which you mix yourself. In addition to the basic techniques, you will also be able to interpret the writing to a certain extent.

Program starts on the day of arrival in the afternoon with a first session, program ends after the morning session on the day of departure.

The Japanese artist and lecturer Junko Baba is one of Europe's most important and active performance artists in Japanese calligraphy. It is a great honor for us to have her for the workshop.

By car
From Linz: via Ottensheim on the Rohrbacher Bundesstraße to Altenfelden
From Passau: via Oberkappel or Engelhartszell to Altenfelden

By train
To Linz main station, from here there are regular bus connections to Altenfelden, pick-up from Altenfelden bus station is included at fixed times:

Pick-up from the bus: 14.36 h and 15.36 h (registration at least 24 hours before arrival)
Transfer to the bus: 09.50 h and 10.50 h