Chinese Calligraphy Course by Louis Tan - SM20230504CC
Chinese Calligraphy Course by Louis Tan - SM20230504CC
Thu, May 4, 10:00
Brahm Centre Simei @ 148 • Singapore
$58.58 - $280
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Chinese Calligraphy Course by Louis Tan - NT20230304CC
Immerse yourself in the art of Calligraphy (书法) with Louis Tan, a 30-year teacher and practitioner.
By Brahm Centre 百仁中心
When and where
Date and time
Sat, 4 Mar 2023 10:00 - 12:00 +08
Location
Brahm Centre @ Newton 47 Scotts Road Goldbell Towers #04-02A Singapore, 228233 Singapore
Refund Policy
No Refunds
About this event
WHAT?
Chinese Calligraphy is an ancient art form, widely considered as the most respected of the fine arts in Chinese culture. Experience energy in motion as you put brush and ink on paper, and learn how brushstrokes can be charged with dynamic life and infused with rhythm.
Join this Chinese Calligraphy course to exercise your creativity, and cultivate patience, concentration, and dexterity at the same time.
Course Outline:
Session 1:Discover the four treasures of Chinese Calligraphy-Chinese Brush, ink, rice paper and Inkstone.
Session 2:Discover the evolution of Chinese words. Learn the basic strokes. Practice the "Yong" Character"-永字八法写法
Session 3:Learn Chinese Character structures and construction
Session 4:Learn "One and two Words" presentation, and practice.
Session 5:Learn "4 Words" presentation, and practice.
Session 6: Advance discovery of strokes and practice
Session 7:Investigate other styles of presentation
Session 8:Discover different “standing style” writing by calligraphers
Materials provided:
Brush, Ink, Paper, Sauce, and Cloth
WHEN?
Saturday, 4 March - 10am-12noon
Saturday, 11 March - 10am-12noon
Saturday, 18 March - 10am-12noon
Saturday, 25 March - 10am-12noon
Saturday, 1 April - 10am-12noon
Saturday, 8 April - 10am-12noon
Saturday, 15 April - 10am-12noon
Saturday, 29 April - 10am-12noon
Total of 8 sessions.
*No Class on 22 April - Public Holiday.
WHERE?
Brahm Centre @ Newton
**Minimum 12 students to start class
Course Fee:
$280 |$56 for seniors eligible for National Silver Academy (NSA) subsidy*
*NSA subsidy is for Singaporeans and Permanent Residents aged 50 and above.
In addition to NSA subsidy, course fee may be offset by SkillsFuture Credit (SFC).
Payment Procedure:
1) Upon registration, course participants are to make payment for the course through Brahm Centre’s Eventbrite page.
2) Participants have to claim with SFC before the course start date through the SkillsFuture portal, https://www.myskillsfuture.gov.sg/content/portal/en/index.html
3) Brahm Centre will reimburse the amount that is successfully claimed upon receipt of the funds from SFC. This procedure can take up to 8 weeks from the course start date.
Notes:
· Please note that payments for courses are non-refundable.
· There are no make-up lessons if you miss any session.
· If you miss the first session, you are allowed to proceed with the course. However, the trainer is not obligated to do a recap during the second session.
Trainer Profile:
Louis is an avid Chinese calligraphy practitioner for 30 years. He is currently Tuan Mong Chinese Calligraphy Society – Asst. Secretary(副总务). He picked up this art from his mother and learnt Chinese calligraphy officially when he was in Tuan Mong High School. He went on to attend Dr. Kho Seow Hua's "Running Script Style" class in the NUS Department of Extramural Studies, and continues his practice up till today. Louis has also participated in various Chinese Calligraphy competitions and was recently awarded the Dr Tan Tsze Chor Art Award by the Singapore Art Society for his outstanding art. In 2020- he received a Gold award, by The 24rd World Calligraphy Itinerant Grand Exhibition
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Brahm Centre 百仁中心Brahm Centre is a leading course provider of a wide range of science-based mindfulness programs to reduce stress and enhance well-being in today's fast paced world. We have worked with healthcare agencies, schools and corporations to equip employees, parents and students with mindfulness tools to help them stay physically and mentally well.
Course graduates may enhance their practice by joining our weekly mindfulness clubs. Furthermore there are free regular health talks conducted by healthcare professionals and qualified speakers open to the public.
Launched in 2012 as a charity that aims to promote happier and healthier living, Brahm Centre is a full member of the National Council of Social Services and an Institution of Public Character.
Come begin your mindfulness journey with us.
Please note that all course registrations are NON-refundable. Transfer of selected mindfulness courses is subject to a $30 transfer fee and a $10 admin fee for a mindfulness make-up class. There are NO transfers or make-up classes available for all other courses.