Chinese Calligraphy Course by Manlin - NT20250820CC

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.

The artwork featured in this listing are examples of Chinese Calligraphy and are not indicative of the actual course work.

WHEN?

Wednesday, Aug 20, 10am - 12pm

Wednesday, Aug 27, 10am - 12pm

Wednesday, Sep 3, 10am - 12pm

Wednesday, Sep 10, 10am - 12pm

Wednesday, Sep 17, 10am - 12pm

Wednesday, Sep 24, 10am - 12pm

Wednesday, Oct 1, 10am - 12pm

Wednesday, Oct 8, 10am - 12pm

8 sessions totalling 16 hours.

WHERE?

Brahm Centre @ Newton L4

47 Scotts Road #04-02A Goldbell Towers

S228233 (Newton MRT Exit A)

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): Check your SkillsFuture credit balance.

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

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

Step 2 (on Eventbrite Website): Securing your ticket.

On Eventbrite, search for the course you are interested in.

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

Step 3 (on Eventbrite Website): Select correct ticket type & complete registration.

Select the intended Ticket Type (either NSA+SkillsFuture or Individual+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): Submit your SkillsFuture claim.

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 link below to watch a video on how to submit your SFC claim:

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

Please submit your SkillsFuture credit claim 60 days BEFORE the course commencement, for it to be valid. Deadline to submit SFC Claim is one week prior to course commencement.

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 reflect as "APPROVED".

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

Notes:

• There are NO make-ups if you miss any of the art 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 registering for classes at Brahm Centre, you consent to Brahm Centre and AIC collecting, using and disclosing your personal data, as declared in the registration form and in accordance with Brahm Centre’s Data Protection Policy found at: https://www.brahmcentre.com/data-protection-policy/, as well as AIChttps://www.aic.sg/dataprotectionpolicy’s Data Protection Policy found at https://www.aic.sg/dataprotectionpolicy.

Do note that photographs and videos may be taken during the course for publicity 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.