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Bodhi Tree Center:
A Buddhist Center,
Mandarin Chinese, Asian Languages School, Chinese Cultural Center
Buddhist Offerings:
Shakyamuni Tibetan Buddhist Center
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Miracle of Mindfulness Group
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Experienced calligrapher Jean Choy, originally from Hong Kong, is well known in the Chinese Portland Community for her experience and skill in the Chinese arts of calligraphy and brush painting. In her mixed level classes, beginning students learn basic techniques for writing Chinese characters, using "mao bi" (Chinese brush pen) and ink -- techniques that have been developed and perfected through centuries of experience in China. Non-beginners build on techniques learned in previous classes. Various levels of instruction are integrated into the same class.
In the not-too-distant past in China (Qing Dynasty and earlier), calligraphy was considered one of the 4 main studies that an educated person in Chinese society was expected to have mastered. The other three studies are Brush Painting, playing the "qin" or zither, and playing board games, particularly 'go'. Chinese calligraphy itself uses what are called the "four treasures": brush, paper, ink, and ink stone.
May 14-June 18, 2008 (Wednesdays), 7-8:30 pm, artist and calligrapher Jean Choy will teach a course on Chinese Calligraphy. This class, which lasts 6 weeks, meets once a week for 1.5 hours. In this class, regular script/standard style will be taught, including writing techniques, stroke order, character composition, cultural related information, historical changes in writing styles and other information. A mixed level class, both beginners and non-beginners are welcome. Chinese calligraphy is another art form besides Chinese brush painting. The elegance of the brush strokes, the taste of ink together with the significance of historical culture has continued to fascinate people for thousands of years. Jean Choy has been practicing and teaching Chinese brush painting and calligraphy for over twenty-five years, in both Hong Kong and Portland. Early registration strongly encouraged. Price: $70. (does not include cost of materials). Instruction is in English. Place: Bodhi Tree Center. 5403 SE Center Street, Portland, OR 97206. For more information, call 503-788-0336, or send email.
For more information about Calligraphy classes, please contact us.
