Skip To Main Content
the bolles school
A group of children are engaged in an art or writing activity, with one child holding up a piece of paper with Japanese characters written on it.
The image shows a classroom setting with a projection screen displaying what appears to be Chinese calligraphy or text, and several students seated at desks in the foreground.
A group of children are engaged in various arts and crafts activities, with adults supervising and assisting them in a classroom setting.
A group of students, both male and female, are gathered around a table, engaged in an art or craft activity, with various materials and supplies visible on the table.
A group of young students are engaged in an art activity, creating various designs and patterns on paper using brushes and ink or paint. The classroom setting with desks and supplies in the background suggests an educational environment.
Post RSS Feeds Subscribe to Post Alerts
Fifth Graders Explore Japanese Calligraphy in Virtual Workshop

Fifth graders on the Bolles Lower School Ponte Vedra Beach Campus took part in a virtual calligraphy workshop December 16 with the Japan Society in New York City. The session was an extension of lower school librarian and information specialist Christina Karvounis’ 2024 Ottenstroer Fellowship, which focuses on global storytelling and learning in the campus library.

Students learned about the history and practice of Japanese calligraphy, including the meditative nature of brushstrokes and ink on washi paper. Using traditional brushes and ink, they practiced creating characters while exploring the calming rhythm of the art form.

Karvounis drew inspiration from her fellowship experience, where she studied Sumi-e painting, an ink painting technique that originated in China and spread across East Asia. The workshop gave students a chance to try the art form with guidance from Japan Society experts and encouragement from Karvounis.

The activity reflects Bolles’ commitment to global perspectives and hands-on learning that connects students to diverse cultures and traditions. View more photos in our online gallery. #BollesPVB