Chinese Calligraphy Course by Manlin

Ticket Sales start 24 November, Monday, 2pm

WHAT?

Manlin shall teach this course in Chinese, supplemented with English. You will be guided stroke by stroke to write using the traditional Chinese brush, helping you build confidence in this ancient art form and inspiring a lasting appreciation for its elegance. As Chinese New Year approaches, you will also learn to create your own beautiful red single-character pieces and couplets of good fortune—handcrafted blessings to share with your family.

中国书法有着悠久的历史和丰富的文化渊源，身为新加坡的华人，学习毛笔书法可以更加深入了解和丰富我们的华族文化知识和素养。在我们这个十六个小时的书法入门课程中，大家会了解书法的分类、历史，学习书法基本的笔法、字法和章法，如何欣赏一幅书法作品。老师也会带着大家一笔一笔地学习书写的基本笔法，让零基础的学员也完全没有压力，轻松上手，打好基本功。课程临近农历新年，老师会教大家在红纸上亲手创作斗方“福”字、吉祥话语的春条和春联，为我们各自家庭的春节增添节日的喜庆气息。来自更生美术研究会的周曼琳老师会带着她历年在“春到河畔”、各银行、商场、学校为公众书写春联的经验，在百仁中心等待您的加入。

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

WHEN?

Monday, January 12, 10am – 1240pm

Monday, January 19, 10am – 1240pm

Monday, January 26, 10am – 1240pm

Monday, February 2, 10am – 1240pm

Monday, February 9, 10am – 1240pm

Monday, February 23, 10am – 1240pm

WHERE?

Brahm Centre @ Labrador

2 Telok Blangah Street 31 #02-00

Yeo's Building S108942

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.
• Please note that there is no elevator at Labrador venue, and access is via stairs only.

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.