Intro to Calligraphy & Ink Painting for English Speakers

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.

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 8 Week Class. Class will not be held April 11th or 18th.

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