Program: Chinese Calligraphy

Description

This workshop will introduce Chinese culture, calligraphy and tools for study of Calligraphy. Each student will make a UNIQUE work of art – create Chinese calligraphy and decorate it on a fan or scroll with an East Asian decorative pattern. Through the process of making an art, the student will understand that Chinese calligraphy is East Asian Art, it is a medium to express their emotions as well as an experience of self-discovery. Students will learn how to be appreciated and respected as individual artists.

Different Lengths and Fees for the Program:

Stand-Alone Workshop: a one-day workshop (up to 4 classes in a day)

• Introduce Chinese Calligraphy.
• Students get hands-on experience with Calligraphy.
• Workshop Materials Fee: $3 each student (Chinese brush, ink, rice paper)

3 days Residency: Introducing Chinese calligraphy and experience brush movement with their emotions

• Students glue their calligraphy on the Fan with the Chinese pattern.
• Workshop Materials Fee: $5 each student. (Chinese brush, ink, rice paper for Calligraphy. Black and Colorful board paper for a Chinese Fan making. Gold and silver markers to draw the Chinese patterns and decorate the Fan)

5 days residency. Introducing Chinese calligraphy and experience brush movement with their emotions

• Students create Calligraphy with Chinese Fan
• Students will create a Chinese Scroll to mount their calligraphy of ‘Four Seasons’.
• Workshop Materials Fee: $6 each student

Note: Artist will need her own room with a sink and the students would come to her. She has many tools, examples and Chinese inspiration to display and organize.

Please fill out this inquiry form or call 866-500-9265 for more information.