Beginning Calligraphy and Chinese Painting: Flowers and Birds书法和花鸟画

Learn several ways to use a calligraphy brush, and train your composition skills and control over ink and water. 学会毛笔的多种笔法，以及中国画的构图和水墨关系。

Calligraphy and Chinese painting are important parts of traditional Chinese art. They are also a way of presenting Chinese philosophy and cognition.
By studying calligraphy, you can learn about and experience the writing styles of different dynasties and fonts. Traditional Chinese painting is not merely about training a traditional painting skill. It's also a way to understand the relationship between humanity and nature and to experience traditional philosophy.
This class is ideal for adults who are new to painting and interested in Chinese calligraphy and painting.

Monthly Topic Breakdown

April: Clerical script and flowers from book and demonstration隶书和花草
May: Seal script and flowers and birds from book and demonstration篆书和花鸟

Skills Taught in This Class:

Learn the writing styles of different fonts
The coordination between the brush and oneself.
Developing line control and mark-making
Improving composition and page layout
Strengthening critical thinking and visual problem-solving

All supplies will be provided.

This is an 8 Week Class. Class will not be held April 14th.

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.

INSTRUCTOR:
This class is taught by Asian Arts and Culture Association Teachers Yue and Lin.

DROP-INS:

This class IS open for drop-in students. Due to our partnership with AACA to provide this course, we are unable to offer this class with Flex Passes. Please register online for the specific date you plan 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:

We are unable to offer Tuition Assistance for this program as it is being offered by the Asian Arts and Culture Association.

MULTI-CLASS DISCOUNT:

We are unable to offer the multi-class discount as this program is being offered by the Asian Arts and Culture Association.

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