Instructor: Jennifer (Jen Lao Shi)
Jennifer spent 5 1/2 years living in Shanghai, China with her husband and 3 sons. Five of those years she studied Chinese Calligraphy and Watercolor Painting with local artist Chen Li Fan and some of his artist friends. Chen taught her the basic strokes and stroke order for Calligraphy. He also taught her to mix colors and use different brushes to create various paintings with Chinese themes.
For students in grades 5-8, classes begin Thursday, September 1, and end October 6, 2011.
For students in High School and adults, classes begin Thursday, October 20, and end December 1, 2011. (No class on Thanksgiving Day).
Class size is limited to 15 students.
Each 6 week course is $85 plus a one time materials fee of $20. (Cash or Check only).
Classes are held Thursdays from 4:30pm to 5:30pm at Agora Coffee Shop in the Fontana Shopping Plaza located at 51st St. and Memorial Ave.
To register or for more information
contact Jennifer: 248-912-4968
Calligraphy: Learn proper technique for painting Chinese Characters.
Painting: Learn to use ink and watercolor to create landscape, plant, animal, people and still life paintings.
Materials included in the $20 fee:
BookInk stick
Ink stone
Brushes
Bamboo brush holder
Paper
Brush stand
Ceramic palate
Paint
Optional materials:
Pre-inked stamps (available at www.char4u.com)
Wool mat (available at http://www.blueheronarts.com/product_info.php?products_id=159 )
