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Introduction to Chinese Calligraphy: Standard Script

This introductory workshop will mainly focus on the regular style, covering the basic strokes, the rules for stroke order for writing common words and phrases.
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What happens in this class?

Chinese calligraphy is an essential part of Chinese culture, and a unique form of oriental art. In the time of the Chinese imperial examination system, calligraphy was a valued measure of one's education; In Chinese brush paintings, calligraphy has always been an integrated part.

There are five main scripts or styles: seal, official, regular, running and cursive, among them regular and running are more practical and useful.

This introductory workshop will mainly focus on the regular style, covering the basic strokes, the rules for stroke order for writing common words and phrases. There will be a particular focus on…

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Things to remember

What should I bring? All materials are provided on this course, including brushes, ink and paper. Please wear clothing that you do not mind getting ink on. Who is this course for? All levels of experience and ability welcome. Familiarity with the characters is not required. What day(s) do…

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Age Requirement

16

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