2-Hour Chinese Calligraphy Private Class

Chinese calligraphy and ink and wash painting are closely related, since they are accomplished using similar tools and techniques. Calligraphy is an art dating back to the earliest day of Chinese history, and it has been widely practiced throughout China till this day. It makes use of Chinese characters as its vehicle of expression, but people don't have to know Chinese to appreciate its beauty. This is because in essence, Calligraphy is an abstract art. While looking at a Western abstract painting, people don't have to ask, "What is it?" When viewing Chinese calligraphy, people need not ask, "What are the Chinese characters?"

Calligraphy has also led to the development of many forms of art in China, including seal carving, ornate paperweights, and inkstones.

Learning Highlights

You don't have to be able to write Chinese already, just have to be enthusiastic and be willing to hold a brush.

Gain knowledge of the Four Treasures (brush, ink, paper, and ink stone)

Learn writing techniques through one-on-one instruction

Understand the symbolic meaning of the Chinese characters you write

Try your hand at major styles of calligraphy: oracle, bronze ware, bamboo slab, and cursive

Create works of art in a soothing environment

Cultivate concentration with a relaxed mind and body

Appreciate the inner relationship between writing and Qi/breathing.