Teen/Adult Chinese Calligraphy & Painting 成人班：

Learn the basics of brush and ink while creating Chinese characters and simple ink paintings in a beginner-friendly class.

This beginner-friendly class introduces the fundamentals of Chinese calligraphy and ink painting in a way that is easy for English-speaking students to understand.

Students will learn how to hold the brush, control ink and water, and practice basic brush strokes. Each participant will create their own artwork, including writing their own name or family members’ names in Chinese characters.

Through simple exercises and creative practice, students will also experience the beauty and spirit of traditional ink painting.

Monthly Topic Breakdown

March, April: Introduction to Brush & Ink
Students will learn the foundations of Chinese calligraphy and ink painting.
Lessons include how to hold the brush, control ink and water, and practice basic brush strokes.
Calligraphy and ink painting will be taught in alternating weekly sessions by two instructors.

May: Developing Brush Skills & Creative Practice
Students will deepen their understanding of brush techniques through calligraphy and ink painting exercises.
They will practice character composition, simple ink painting subjects, and create personal artworks using the skills learned.


Skills Taught in This Class:

How to hold and control a traditional brush

Basic brush strokes used in Chinese calligraphy

How to balance ink and water for expressive brushwork

Writing simple Chinese characters with proper structure

Understanding composition and spacing in calligraphy

Basic techniques of traditional ink painting

Creating a personal artwork using brush and ink



Required Supplies

Chinese Brush (medium size)
Students may purchase a brush from the instructor or bring their own.

Practice Paper (rice paper / calligraphy paper)
Students may purchase paper from the instructor or bring their own.

Supplies Provided in Class

Black Ink
Ink Stone
Chinese Painting Pigments
Water Containers
Felt Mats

This is an 12 week class.



Class will be held:

September: 12, 19, 26

October: 3, 10, 24, 31

November: 7, 14, 21

December: 5, 12

LOCATION:

Visual Art Institute 2900 S 300 W, South Salt Lake, Utah

Please park on the NORTH side of the building and enter up the ramp to the front office. It is the really colorful side of the building.

DROP-INS:

This class IS open for drop-in students. Students need to register over the phone or online by the Thursday before class they wish to attend.

REFUND POLICY:

We are only able to offer refunds up to 2 weeks before the start of class. We do not offer refunds or credits or make-up classes to students who miss class.

TRANSFER POLICY:

We may be able to transfer you to a different class depending on space availability.

CLASS CANCELLATION:

We find that students learn better in larger groups. If we feel the number of registrations is too low to promote a good learning environment, we may cancel the class. In the event we cancel a class, we will reach out to you as soon as possible.

TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM:

This class is offered in partnership with the Asian Arts and Culture Association. We are unable to offer tuition assistance for this class.

MULTI-CLASS DISCOUNT:

You MUST call and register through the front office for this discount. If you sign up the same student for both the Calligraphy Painting class and Martial Arts class is $540 for 12 weeks or $45 per class.

ADA ACCESSIBILITY & ACCOMMODATIONS:

Our classrooms are ADA accessible. Some courses may involve tasks or activities that may be difficult for individuals with limited strength, difficulty bending over, and sitting or standing for long periods of time. We are happy to work with students to find solutions to make their experience positive and doable. For example, wheel throwing takes arm strength and bending over the wheel. Students may work on hand-building projects instead of throwing. Please reach out to our office to discuss your needs.

DIFFICULTY REGISTERING?

Please call our main office for assistance! 801.474.3796 or email us at [email protected]

All materials will be provided for this class.



There is a discount if you sign up for both this class and the kids martial arts class. You must call VAI's front office to register over the phone to activate this discount.



This is an 12 week class.



Class will be held:

September: 12, 19, 26