LEARN a unique and creative Japanese letter design style at a workshop with Japanese artist Yuki Aoba, who is making her first trip to England.

The workshop, ideal for families, offers a chance to learn the technique of Tsutefude – a font-art style using a special pen-brush to create a unique alphabet, which can be used to convey thoughts and messages onto a postcard in a powerful way. The event takes place on Sunday May 13 at Stanton House Hotel, from 10am to 12:30pm and 1:30 to 3:30 pm. Look out for a Karate demonstration by Takeshi Akiyama and his students at 12.40pm. Helen Akiyama, a Japanese cultural specialist and language teacher, set up the event.

“Yuki speaks little English, but she is very excited about this chance to spread the wonderful message of Tsutefude to people in the UK and help them understand more about Japanese culture,” she said. Yuki founded the Tsutefude Association Foundation in 2015 and trains the senior masters who teach the technique across Japan. Tickets are £10. For more information www.akiyamaconnects.co.uk/culture-events.