Fee does not include cost of supplies, approximately $35

Traditional Chinese ink art is considered one of the greatest expressions of Chinese spirituality and can be likened to the physical and mental discipline of tai chi. Through mental concentration and disciplined repetition of the movement of the brush and the formation of the character, one is instilled with a sense of calm, inner serenity and good health. In this course for new and returning students, participants will explore compositions of vegetables, insects and related grasses, and flowers. They will also learn the basics of Chinese calligraphy, which will be used to finish paintings in the traditional style.

Instructor: Artist and teacher Weihong has held many exhibitions of her work both nationally and internationally. She began teaching for Continuing Studies in 1997. Weihong holds a BFA from the Central Academy of Fine Arts in Beijing, China.

Participants must supply:

• Two water containers for cleaning brushes
• One small white china dish (saucer size) for mixing ink and color
• One or two large white china dishes (dinner size) for mixing ink and color
• 2 ft. x 3 ft. felt, black or white, to support rice paper
• Paper towels

Additional supplies (Chinese ink and color, brushes, rice paper and more) will be available for purchase at the first class. Please come 30 to 40 minutes before class time to make your selections.

"This course has inspired me to do more painting."

"Weihong provided lots of useful demonstrations."

- Past participants

Additional keywords: artist, artwork, calligraphy, creative, creativity, drawing, gallery, paint, painting, Asian, Chinese ink art, landscapes

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