Key Information
Date: Thursdays, 26 February; 5, 12, 19, 26 March
Time: 10:00am – 12:30pm
Student Level: Suitable for beginners and advanced learners. Ideal as a follow-up for students who attended previous calligraphy courses. All practice materials will be new for this block.
Location: Confucius Institute for Scotland, 1 Marchhall Crescent, Edinburgh, EH16 5HP
Why take this course?
This course introduces the essential techniques of Chinese soft-brush writing, guiding participants through the fundamental strokes of Clerical and Running script styles.
Chinese calligraphy is one of the oldest and most revered visual art forms in China. The practice is calming, relaxing, and meditative—beneficial for well-being and longevity. Mastering the pointed soft brush offers both mental focus and physical coordination.
What does the course cover?
- Brush handling and ink control
- Techniques for Clerical (隶书) and Running Script (行书)
- Stroke order, structure, and stylistic variations
- Demonstrations, guided practice, and personalised critique
About the Teacher
Led by Chi Zhang, 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 (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 included, along with Chinese tea during the break.
Please register your interest by email: info@confuciusinstitute.ac.uk
One-to-one tutorials and small-group workshops available. Email: info@confuciusinstitute.ac.uk