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.



Join 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.
This course runs every Friday morning from 28 April to 26 May 2017 from 10:30 – 12:30.
The course will introduce the history of Chinese bamboo painting, then the common techniques relating to the use of Chinese soft brushes and ink.
As 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.