Key Information:
Course: Chinese calligraphy – Regular and running style
Date & Time: Thursdays 3, 10, 17 November 2022, 10.00am – 12.30pm
Teaching time: 7.5 hour
Student level: This course is suitable for both beginners and advanced students. It could be a follow- up course for students who attended the Chinese calligraphy class before. All practice materials will be refreshed from the previous class.
Class size: A minimum of five students are required to ensure the class goes ahead.
Location: This class will be delivered in person at Confucius Institute campus, 1 Marchhall Crescent Edinburgh EH16 5HP, and online hybrid teaching at the same time using the online platform Zoom.
Why should I take this course?
With the latest hybrid teaching technology, you can choose to come to Confucius Institute campus to attend the class in person, or stay at home to join it online.
This workshop will start by introducing common Chinese soft brush and ink techniques, before guiding the participants through the fundamental strokes of Chinese calligraphy scripts.
Chinese calligraphy is one of the earliest and most important visual art form in China. As practising Chinese calligraphy is a calm, relaxing and meditative process, which benefits our well being and leads to longevity. By controlling the special soft brush with a sharp point, Chinese brush painting is not only a mental exercise, also a physical exercise that coordinates the mind and the body.
What does it cover?
This course will mix with demonstration and critiques.
About the teacher:
This course will be led by Chi Zhang – an experienced instructor, shortlisted for ‘Sky Art Landscape Artist of the year 2015’, whose work has been projected across Edinburgh castle during the 2015 Military Tattoo. For more information and to see Chi’s work please visit http://www.chizhangartist.com.
How much does it cost?
£85 (£75/concessions), concession is offered only to full time students and UoE staff.
Please also allow up to £25 if you don’t have your own art materials. The tutor will provide guidance on purchasing the materials after registration.
Booking & Further information:
To optimise the learning experience a maximum capacity has been set per group – so space is very limited! Please register by using the University Epay System HERE
One to one tutorials and small group workshops can also be arranged. Please email info@confuciusinstitute.ac.uk for more info.