Chinese Calligraphy Course by Manlin - MP20250614CC

WHAT?

Manlin shall teach this course in Chinese, supplemented with English.

Li Shu (隶书), as an ancient style of Chinese calligraphy, has been regarded as the cornerstone of learning calligraphy since ancient time. In this introductory course, you shall learn and practise the style of Li Shu (隶书).

Course Outline:

• Learn the basic strokes, structure and character of chinese calligraphy.
• Learn rules and the 7 formulas of Li Shu writing based on Cao Quan Monument (曹全碑).
• Complete an art work of 1 word, 4 words and 5 word couplets.

WHEN?

Saturday, 14 June, 10am - 12pm

Saturday, 21 June, 10am - 12pm

Saturday, 28 June, 10am - 12pm

Saturday, 5 July, 10 - 12.30pm

Saturday, 19 July, 10-12.30pm

Saturday, 26 July, 10 -12.30pm

Saturday, 2 August, 10-12.30pm

No class on 12 July.

7 sessions totalling 16 hours.

WHERE?

Brahm Centre @ MacPherson

Blk 55 Pipit Road, #01-01, S 370055

Art materials provided:

1) Brush

2) Ink

3) Paper

4) Saucer

Tools for Participants to Bring from Home:

1) Plastic sheet for desk

2) Cloth/Newspaper as backing for rice paper

3) Water Pot

4) Rag for brush cleaning

COURSE FEE:

$280.00 per person

$56 for seniors eligible for National Silver Academy (NSA) subsidy

National Silver Academy

• NSA subsidy is for Singaporeans and Permanent Residents aged 50 and above.

SkillsFuture Credit

• In addition to NSA subsidy, course fee may be offset by SkillsFuture Credit (SFC).
• All tickets purchased with the intent to use SkillsFuture Credit to offset the course fee will be subject to a non-refundable $20 administrative fee.

EFFECTIVE 1ST JUNE 2025, ALL TICKETS PURCHASED WITH INTENT TO USE SKILLSFUTURE CREDIT WILL HAVE A NON-REFUNDABLE, $20 ADMINISTRATIVE FEE IMPOSED.

HOW?, Do I begin the process of using my SkillsFuture Credit (SFC) to pay for course fees:

Step 1 (on Skillsfuture Website):

Log into your SkillsFuture Portal to confirm you have sufficient SkillsFuture Credit balance (Take note: $4K SkillsFuture Career Transition Credits CANNOT be used for this course).

https://www.myskillsfuture.gov.sg/content/portal/en/e-services/e-services.html

Step 2 (on Eventbrite Website):

Return to Eventbrite to continue registering fro your selected course.

https://www.eventbrite.sg/o/brahm-centre-4067900361

Step 3 (on Eventbrite Website):

Select the intended Ticket Type (either NSA+SkillsFuture or SkillsFuture) and complete your registration. Upon successful registration, you will receive a confirmation e-mail containing information about the course.

Save/Screenshot the confirmation. (you will use this in the following steps)

Step 4 (on Skillsfuture Website):

Go back to the SkillsFuture Portal to submit a claim under 'E-Services'.

https://www.myskillsfuture.gov.sg/content/portal/en/e-services/e-services.html

click on the linlk below to watch a video on how to submit your SFC claim:

https://youtu.be/6OjU5_eGGQY?si=1YYMfgzS97OAk6kx

Step 5 (on Skillsfuture Website):

If your SFC submission was completed successfully, the status of your submission would reflect as "PENDING".

Your registration is confirmed after your SkillsFuture claim status reflects as "APPROVED".

*Should you choose to cancel your SFC claim before the start date, Brahm Centre reserves the rights to impose a penalty fee for course withdrawal.

Notes:

• Course payments are non-refundable, non-transferable.
• There are NO make-ups if you miss any of the art course sessions.
• Missing a session does not disqualify you from taking part in the course - the trainer is not obligated to recap what was missed.
• Brahm Centre reserves the right to replan the course should the trainer be unable to conduct the class due to unforeseen circumstances.
• By purchasing a tiucket you are concenting to Photos and/or videos may being taken during activities for records and promotional purposes.

Trainer Bio:

Zhou Manlin has been engaged in architectural design, interior design and urban planning for 8 years, and has 6 years of experience working in local design firms. After having children, she focused on children's education and joined the field of education, using her original architect's professional painting skills. She moved to Singapore to study under the President of the Rehabilitation Art Research Association, Professor Tan Chin Chee, who inspired her to become a member of the Association and actively participate in charitable painting and calligraphy exhibitions.

She has been teaching painting, calligraphy and design to primary and secondary schools in Singapore for eight years, and her professionalism is highly appreciated and recognised by the teachers of the schools she teaches. She has also coached students to win many awards in SYF ART and calligraphy competitions.