‘Writing’ Pictures: Exploring Ancient Chinese Characters
Chinese characters are so intriguing because they almost look like pictures, so ‘writing’ them is an art form in itself. By exploring characters through the history and artistry of Chinese calligraphy, kids will appreciate this tradition and take pleasure in trying to master it themselves.
Especially designed for children ages 5-12, this course will cover essential tools and techniques and foster skills from basic strokes to complex character structures in an engaging, thematic way.
Using brush, ink and rice paper, students will:
- Understand the rich history and evolution of Chinese calligraphy, appreciating its cultural significance and aesthetic beauty
- Grasp the correct techniques of using the tools
- Develop and progress their calligraphic skills through practice
- Learn thematically with the categorisation of characters as outlined in “Shuowen Jiezi” — animal and nature-themed, indicative, ideographic, pictophonetic
- Recognise different calligraphic scripts: Regular, Running, Cursive, Clerical, and Seal
Delve into the aesthetics of ancient Chinese characters — register your child today!
Tutor
William Ho
Apprenticed under Dr. Chui Pui Chee. After graduating from King’s College, Hong Kong in 2019, William obtained a Bachelor of Arts (First Class Honours) in Visual Art from Hong Kong Baptist University in 2023 and is currently pursuing a Master of Philosophy in Visual Arts. William specialises in Chinese calligraphy and is a member of The Jiazi Society of Calligraphy. Rooted in traditional techniques, William integrates calligraphy into contemporary context and explores the modernity of this art form.
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Period |
26 October to 30 November 2024 (every Saturday) |
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Time |
1:30pm-3:00pm |
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No. of Lesson |
6 (Total of 9 hours) |
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Fee |
HK$1,980 (HK$100 Materials Fee is included) |
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Level |
Beginner |
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Language |
Cantonese supplementary with English |
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Course Code |
ACKC-480B-R |
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Age |
5-12 |
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Entry Requirement |
N/A |
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Venue |
10/F, Hong Kong Arts Centre |
