2016 Fall: Chinese Calligraphy for Beginners

18 October ,2016

Date and Time

18 October – 20 December, 2016

Every Tuesday 7:00 to 8:30PM, 10 lessons in total


Overview

This course will introduce the basic knowledge and techniques of Chinese calligraphy through the clerical script.


Instructor

Ms. Edith Chu Siu Han

Vice Chairperson of the Psychic Image Calligraphy Society

Diploma in Chinese Calligraphy (with Distinction) from the School of Professional and Continuing Education, The University of Hong Kong

Ms. Chu has learnt Chinese calligraphy from Mr. Lee Yuk Ming since 1992. Her works has been exhibited in Macau and Hong Kong, and has won several awards in open competitions. The most recent award is the Excellence Award in “Bauing Cup” International Painting, Calligraphy and Seal Innovation Competition in 2015.


Venue

Wan Chai


Eligibility

General public


Medium of Instruction

Cantonese


Tuition

The tuition fee is $1000 for the entire program. In addition, there is a $200 deposit, which will be returned to students with an 80%+ attendance rate at the end of the program. The total of $1200 will be used to reserve a place in the course.

cate accordingly on the application form.


Materials and Tools

Students need to bring along the following materials and tools to class:

1. Ink brush (mixed hair)

2. Template Chart (The Stele of Yi Ying)

3. Desk pad

4. Bamboo roll-up brush holder

5. Gridded papers

6. Ink

7. Small dish (3-4 inch sauce plate)

8. Paperweight

9. Brush rest

For items 1-5, students can either bring their own or purchase them from the instructor ($110). For items 6-9, students need to bring their own tools. If you would like to purchase items 1-5 from the instructor, please indicate accordingly on the application form and pay on the first lesson. There is no fee remission for course material fee.


Application

Please submit your registration here. Seats are limited on a first-come-first-served basis.


SLAA reserves the right to change or modify the contents of this course outline.