Class name: Chinese Calligraphy for Beginners
Class limit: 12
Restrictions
: Age 6 and up
Tuition: $175
Time:
3:45pm - 4:45pm
Location:

Class Description:

As an ancient Chinese art, calligraphy is the core and symbol of Chinese culture. Our calligraphy class will start with the practice of Chinese calligraphy with 楷书, establish the correct writing posture, pen habit, and writing attitude, and transition to the writing practice of complete Chinese characters. The course will use Yan Zhenqing's (颜真卿) work (《勤礼碑》) as reference. In the process of learning, students will focus on the basics of strokes, the appreciation of Chinese character fonts, and the self-regulation of Chinese character structure, as well as the cultivation of concentration and patience in writing.


书法作为中国一门古老艺术,是中国文化的核心和标志。我们的书法课将从中国书法楷书书体的笔画开始练习,建立正确的书写姿势,用笔习惯,和书写态度,过渡到完整汉字的书写练习。课程将以颜真卿的《勤礼碑》作为主要的书贴进行学习。在学习的过程中会注重笔画基础,汉字字体的形体欣赏,以及汉字结构的自我调节的揣摩,以及书写的专注力,耐力的培养。

Materials:

The instructor will provide the materials such as rice paper, ink, brush pens, and references for in class use. 


Teacher Description:

Instructors: Yolander Yang

Yolander Yang is a junior at Acton Boxborough Regional High School. She has been practicing Chinese calligraphy rigorously for seven years. She is really passionate about it and wants to help connect kids with this part of their culture. To her, Chinese calligraphy is very beneficial because it grows the ability to focus, to be patient, and to be able to appreciate Chinese art and culture.