Key Information:
Course: Chinese Brush Painting – Winter Landscape
Date & Time: 2, 9 and 16 February 2023, 10.00 am – 12.30 pm,
Teaching time: 7.5 hours
Student level: This course is suitable for both beginners and advanced students. Beginner students will learn how to handle a Chinese brush and basic techniques of ink control. Experienced students will build up their existing skills with personal guidance from the tutor. It could be a follow-up course for students who have previously attended Chinese landscape painting classes. All practice materials will be refreshed from the previous lesson.
Location: This class will be delivered in person at the Confucius Institute campus, 1 Marchhall Crescent Edinburgh EH16 5HP, and online hybrid teaching simultaneously using the Zoom platform.
Why should I take this course?
With the latest hybrid teaching technology, you can come to the Confucius Institute campus to attend the class in person or stay at home to join it online.
Discover the fascinating art of Chinese brush painting and try your hand at this expressive art form. No prior knowledge is necessary; you should be keen to learn and willing to hold a brush. You will be surprised how quickly and effectively a painting can be achieved.
Using Chinese soft brushes, ink and colours, you will be shown how to achieve beautiful paintings in the style of old Chinese masters. We will complete at least one piece of artwork each class, making this a productive and enjoyable experience.
What does it cover?
This course will mix with demonstrations and critiques.
About the teacher:
Chi Zhang will lead this course – 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), the concession is offered only to full-time students and UoE staff.
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 use the University’s ePay system to register.
If you are interested in one-to-one tutorials or small group workshops, please email info@confuciusinstitute.ac.uk for more info.