Key Information:
Date & Time: 10.00 am – 3.00pm / Saturday 26 April 2025
Student level: This course is suitable for both beginners and advanced students.
Location: This class will be delivered in person at the Confucius Institute campus, 1 Marchhall Crescent, Edinburgh, EH16 5HP.
Why should I take this course?
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. Join this course to learn brush-handling techniques and paint some interesting subjects. Lotus represents the ultimate purity of the heart and mind and perfection. Koi fish, black or red, also represent wealth, success and popularity.
What does it cover?
This one-day workshop will introduce you to the traditional techniques of using soft brushes and ink to create bird subjects. Under the tutor’s guidance, you can choose to paint birds such as orioles, magpies, or cranes, as demonstrated during the session.
About the teacher:
This course will be led by Chi Zhang – an experienced instructor featured in the 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?
£40 (all materials will be included)
Booking & Further information:
To optimise the learning experience, a maximum capacity has been set per group – so space is limited! To secure one of the limited spaces on this course, please use the online registration form to book your place.
One-to-one tutorials and small group workshops can also be arranged. Please email info@confuciusinstitute.ac.uk for more info.