Chinese Calligraphy Course starts June 11 (8 sessions)
Event Information
About this event
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.
Schedule:
Dates June 11, 18, 25 June, 2 July, 9 July, 16 July, 23 July, 30 July | Fridays
Time: 10am - 12pm
No of Sessions: 8
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.
**Minimum 10 students to start class
Course fee may be offset by ^SkillsFuture Credit (SFC). First, course participants are to make payment for the course through Brahm Centre Eventbrite page, followed by claim with SFC. Brahm Centre will reimburse the amount that is successfully claim upon receipt of the funds from SFC. More details on SFC will be provided upon registration.
Course Outline:
Session 1:Discovery the four treasures of Chinese Calligraphy-Chinese Brush, ink, rice paper and Inkstone.
Session 2:Discovery 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:
1 x Brush, Ink, Paper, Sauce, and Cloth
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.
- If you miss both the first and second sessions, you will not be allowed to proceed with the course.
Trainer Profile:
Louis is an avid Chinese calligraphy practitioner for 30 years. 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 competition and was recently awarded the Dr Tan Tsze Chor Art Award by the Singapore Art Society for his outstanding art.
Some of Louis sample work :
Some sample of students' work
Organiser Brahm Centre 百仁中心
Organiser of Chinese Calligraphy Course starts June 11 (8 sessions)
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.
