中华书法系列  Chinese Calligraphy Workshop

本课程介绍汉字书写艺术、发展史、基本书写常识等。旨在使学员认识不同书体、书写技法，通过深入浅出练习，体会审美及其娱乐性。学书过程，基础理论与实践练习配合。依实际情况予以个别辅导；以循序渐进、深入浅出为课程特点。

课程系列

系列一：基本书写技法 

系列二：临摹古人法帖

Chinese Calligraphy Workshop

This course aims to practise writing beautiful Chinese Characters (Hanzi) and have a better understanding of Chinese Culture.

Course Objectives:

• ​To provide a comprehensive introduction to Chinese Calligraphy (including its historical development, basic skills and hands-on experience).
• To provide participants appropriate guidance on Calligraphy based on individual preferences and abilities.

Course Outline: 

Lecture Series 1：Fundamentals of Chinese Calligraphy

• ​An Introduction into Chinese Calligraphy
• The benefit of practicing Chinese Calligraphy (meditative, cultivating disciplined, and relaxing)
• How Chinese Characters were formed
• Writing styles of Chinese Characters and Calligraphy
• History of Chinese Calligraphy
• Basic Writing Materials – “Four Treasures of Study”
• Technique of Handling and Controlling of the Brush
• Eight Basic Brushstrokes Principles using the word ‘yong’
• ​Fundamental Rules and changes of Brushstrokes Movement
• Five Golden Rules of Brushstroke Sequences
• Structure of Characters
• Build up collection of Chinese words, starting with simple structures of characters and working up to more complicated compositions

Lecture Series 2 ：Learning the exemplary works of ancient masters

• ​​​An introduction to the calligraphic basic skill by practicing exemplary works of famous calligraphers​
• How to choose a good version of copybook (Stone rubbing templates) 
• Comparison of the exemplary works of 4 famous calligraphers and in-depth study into the unique characteristics of their works
• How to appreciate the exemplary works of the reputed calligraphers and imitating their styles
• Practising the exemplary works of various famous calligraphers, namely Liu Gongquan , Yan Zhengqing and Zhao Mengfu ​
• Practising writing the same words in different styles
• Understanding different formats of Chinese Calligraphic Works
• Layout arrangements 
• How to create beautiful brush lettering and Artwork  
• Inscriptions or sign off the artwork
• Special efforts on calligraphy