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Chinese Calligraphy Masterclass – write your own ‘Fu’

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Key Information:

Date & Time:  10.00am – 12.30pm / Thursday, 8th February 2024

Student level:

Whether you’re a beginner or have some experience, our classes are designed to meet your needs and help you develop your skills at your own pace.

Location:

This class will be delivered in person at Confucius Institute campus, Abden House, 1 Marchhall Crescent, Edinburgh, EH16 5HP.

Why should I take this course?
Chinese calligraphy is one of China’s earliest and most important visual art forms. Practising Chinese painting and 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 a mental exercise and a physical exercise that coordinates the mind and the body.

What does it cover?
Celebrate the Chinese New Year by making your own ‘Fu’. Chinese calligraphy with

‘Fu’, which means ‘Good luck, good fortune’ is the special message for

Chinese New Year and all other festival occasions.

About the teacher:
This course will be led by Chi Zhang – an experienced instructor, featured in BBC documentary ‘The art of Chinese brush painting’, shortlisted for ‘Sky TV 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?
£20

Booking & Further information:
To optimise the learning experience a maximum capacity has been set per group – so space is very limited! To secure one of the limited spaces on this course, please register by completing the Registration Form HERE. One to one tutorials and small group workshops can also be arranged. Please email info@confuciusinstitute.ac.uk for more info.

 

 

The Red Heroine at Hippfest Bo’ness Saturday 23 March

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For the fourth year our Institute is supporting Hippfest – Scotland’s only festival dedicated to silent cinema with world-class music, red carpet glamour, and rarely-seen silent era films. Taking place in the retro surroundings of the Hippodrome, Bo’ness.

Saturday 23 March 2019: 15.30

UK Premiere

The Red Heroine

The Red Heroine

£10 | £8 conc.

The oldest surviving Chinese martial arts film, featuring Fan Xuepeng – one of the first stars of the genre and an influential figure in the Chinese film industry who went on to establish her own production company. The ever-popular swordand-sorcery’s classic story structure of an innocent wronged by a villain, trained by a master, and returning to seek vengeance is all here. The occasionally clunky contemporary English translation of the intertitles, the fantastically pronounced teeth of the pantomime villain and the low-rent harem are all part of the fun, but the pay-off is a satisfying finale in which the Red Heroine shows everyone who’s boss.

Call 01324 506850 to book this event. Visit here for full details of the progamme.

Chinese New Year Party 23 Feb 2018 – book now!

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Year of the dogJoin us in Abden House when the Confucius Institute for Scotland hosts a party to mark the arrival of the Year of the Dog from 6pm-9pm on Friday 23rd February 2018.

As well as the chance to meet up with friends old and new over some delicious jiaoazi and a glass or two there will be a range of cultural activities to take part in including Mah-jong, Calligraphy, Karaoke, Chinese chess – and making a “wishing dragon” together!

Please register now to ensure you can get a ticket and to allow us the chance to try to provide enough Chinese dumplings!

Brush Painting:Bamboo & Trees 28 April-5 wks10.30-12.30

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Below is information on the next Friday morning five week Brush Painting class running in April and May. On this 5 week course the focus will be on the painting of bamboo and trees.

chinese paintingThis course runs every Friday morning from 28 April to 26 May 2017 from 10:30 – 12:30.

Bamboo has significant culture importance in China and other east Asian countries, being seen to represent good character as found in gentry and those of noble birth.  The tradition of bamboo painting had been around for many centuries and some techniques have been used for over 1000 years.

treesThe course will introduce the history of Chinese bamboo painting, then the common techniques relating to the use of Chinese soft brushes and ink.

Participants will have the option to select from a range of subjects demonstrated by the tutor, such as bamboo and trees.

BambooAs a student you can anticipate completing at least one Chinese artwork painting per class. Demonstration and plenty of personal attention will be provided during the class. This course is suitable for both beginners and advanced students.

There will be a maximum of 12 students in the class for which all materials are provided. The cost is £75 for 10 hours or £60 for concessions. Minimum enrolment of 6 is required to ensure the class goes ahead.

To secure your place on this enjoyable course please use the University’s ePay system or you can download this PDF Form which you will then need to complete and return to our office with  a cheque made out to the University of Edinburgh for the appropriate amount.  Cash payment can be made at the Institute in person.

If you have any questions please contact us on 0131 662 2180 or email info@confuciusinstitute.ac.uk