Cultural courses
The
Art of Chinese Calligraphy
Chinese calligraphy (Brush calligraphy) is an art unique to
Asian cultures. Shu (calligraphy), Hua (painting), Qin (a string
musical instrument), and Qi (a strategic board game) are the
four basic skills and disciplines of the Chinese literati. For
the Chinese, calligraphy, the ancient art of the written word,
is not just a method of communication but also a means of expressing
the dynamic forces of the natural world. The goal of our calligraphy
class is not to make professional calligraphers but to awaken
the students’ sensations and feelings through the practice of
calligraphy.
Chinese Paintings
The roots of Chinese painting can be traced back to paintings
on Neolithic pottery six or seven thousand years ago. Since
similar tools and lines were used for the earliest painting
and writing, painting is said to have the same origin as calligraphy.
Thus, Chinese paintings usually integrate poetry or calligraphy
with themes that include figures, landscapes, flowers, birds
and other animals.
Chinese Food Culture and Cooking
For many of us, our first introduction to a new culture came
through sampling its cuisine. Similarly, helping others prepare
an ethnic recipe is a great way to introduce them to the customs
and traditions of another country. This is especially true of
China, where great importance is placed on the appearance and
texture of a dish as well as taste. Together we will explore
the symbolic significance of food in Chinese culture by learning
how to actually cook it! Enjoy! Please
note: All courses are run according to demand.
Please send us an email specifying which
course you are interested in taking and when you would like
to take it.
Once five people have signed up for the course, we will send
an email to you confirming dates and times.
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