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NSA - Chinese Calligraphy Basic Course (Mandarin)

Name: NSA - Chinese Calligraphy Basic Course (Mandarin)
Price: 400.00 SGD
Rating: 4 (38 reviews)

Training Provider: En Community Services Society

Course Reference: TGS-2022011920

S$400

About This Course

To teach participants the basic techniques of brush strokes in the regular script of Kaishu (楷书) of Chinese calligraphy and the practice of Kaishu writing. This basic course will introduce participants to the proper handling of Chinese ink brush and the basic strokes of the regular style of Kaishu (楷书). From simple to more complex words, learners will practise on 9-grid papers (九宫格纸) and Xuan papers (宣纸). Learners will progressively learn to write single words, the Chinese poem and putting a finishing touch of writing the inscription (落款). This elderly-friendly course will benefit seniors in (1) the cognitive exercise of pictographic recognition of Chinese characters, (2) the eye-hand coordination of precision brush strokes, and (3) the therapeutic effects of art creation.This will enable seniors to be more involved in social interactions in communities they live in and prevent social exclusion.

What You'll Learn

Chinese calligraphy is an ancient art which teaches Chinese words and handwriting. This basic course will introduce participants to the proper handling of Chinese ink brushes and the basic strokes of the regular style of Kaishu (楷书). From simple to more complex words, learners will practise on 9-grid papers (九宫格纸) and Xuan papers (宣纸). Learners will progressively learn to write single words, the Chinese poem and put a finishing touch on writing the inscription (落款). This elderly-friendly course will benefit seniors in (1) the cognitive exercise of pictographic recognition of Chinese characters, (2) the eye-hand coordination of precision brush strokes, and (3) the therapeutic effects of art creation.