Brush and Ink: The Art of Writing - All Levels

Calligraphy has a long history in East Asian cultures and is considered an important traditional art form. The objectives of this five-day class are to explore the fundamentals of Chinese calligraphy brushwork and to find balance within yourself through the meditative calligraphy process. This workshop will cover the proper use of calligraphy tools, posture, basic strokes, and the formation of characters. The instructor will provide in-depth lectures on basic calligraphy writing techniques and brushwork, focusing on the formal Regular Script called "??". Participants will practice these techniques on Xuanzhi calligraphy paper.