Key Information
Date: Wednesdays, 28 January; 4, 11, 18, 25 February
Time: 10:00am – 12:30pm
Student Level:
Suitable for complete beginners and those with previous experience. Each session is designed to support you at your own pace and help you build confidence in core techniques.
Location:
Confucius Institute for Scotland, 1 Marchhall Crescent, Edinburgh, EH16 5HP
Why take this course?
Winter landscapes are one of the most poetic themes in Chinese brush painting, drawing on a thousand-year artistic tradition. Using soft brushes, ink, and mineral colours, you will learn how to create atmospheric snowy scenes in the style of the Chinese old masters.
Through guided demonstrations and step-by-step instruction, you’ll experience the meditative flow of brushwork and discover how expressive, elegant results can be achieved with simple, refined strokes.
What will I learn?
- Fundamental techniques of Chinese brush painting
- How to use traditional tools: brush, ink, colour, and Xuan paper
- Basic strokes, brush pressure control, and composition
- Cultural and historical background of Chinese landscape painting
- How to create your own winter-themed artwork
About the Teacher
The course is led by Chi Zhang, an experienced instructor and artist featured in the BBC documentary The Art of Chinese Brush Painting and guest artist on Sky TV’s Painting Birds with Jim and Nancy Moir (Episode 5, 2024).
Website: www.chizhangartist.com
Fees
- 1 class – £25
- 2 classes – £45
- 3 classes – £65
- 4 classes – £80
- 5 classes – £100
All specialist materials are provided, including Chinese ink, traditional animal-hair brushes, and Xuan paper. Chinese tea will be served during the break.
Please register your interest by email: info@confuciusinstitute.ac.uk
One-to-one tutorials and small group workshops are also available.
Email: info@confuciusinstitute.ac.uk