New Acropolis Toronto Events

Learn to Concentrate Through Chinese Calligraphy

4-Week Workshop

Through the beauty and discipline of Chinese Calligraphy, learn to concentrate and develop inner calmness and clarity.

Benefits of learning Chinese Calligraphy
  • Learn the fascinating symbolism and wisdom of Chinese characters
  • Cultivate better concentration, proper breathing and posture
  • Develop mental discipline, inner calmness and clarity
  • Develop appreciation for beauty and harmony
  • Meditate and cultivate inner virtues through practice of calligraphy
  • Create unique art and crafts


Week 1 - Introduction

  • Appreciate the beauty and relevance of Chinese Calligraphy as an inner discipline through music, images and poetry.
  • Introduce two of the four types of Chinese characters with examples:
    • Pictographs
    • Ideographs
  • Introduction of the calligraphy tools and how to use them;
  • Introduce 8 basic strokes of Chinese Writing: 'from Beginning to Eternity'
  • Practice the basic strokes - learn to concentrate, observe what's going through the mind and emotions

Week 2

  • The remaining two types of Chinese writing characters with examples:
    • Phonographs
    • Combinations
  • Learn some basic Chinese characters and compositions; simple components
  • Stroke order, rules and variations of character composition
  • Choose some characters of virtues to practice. Practice concentration and attention. Meditate on the qualities of the virtues.

Week 3

  • Learn more characters, virtues and symbolism.
  • Practice and develop more mastery.
  • Appreciate harmony, balance and beauty in the composition and writing.
  • Learn phrases of wisdom (e.g. from Confucius / Lao Tze ) or simple poems in Chinese and to write them

Week 4

  • More practice and choose a craft to create in Chinese calligraphy to bring home with you, e.g. a greeting card, a scroll, phrases of wisdom.


Instructor: Sui-Yung Tung

Sui-Yung Tung was first introduced to Chinese Calligraphy in Hong Kong as a young student. Fascinated by the symbolism and beauty of Chinese characters, she continues her study and practice of Chinese calligraphy in Canada. With her philosophical training at New Acropolis, she is able to explore further the wisdom contained in the art of Chinese Calligraphy. It is her desire to share the timeless teachings of this ancient art with people interested in beauty, harmony and in the development of human values.

In the past few years, she has been invited by a number of event planners to share her talents of Chinese Calligraphy at different venues and events, including The Bay, in support of Canadian Olympic Athletes, Humber College for Graphic Design students, Asian Heritage Month Celebrations, and various private parties.

 
Date: Wed. September 22, 2010.
6:15pm
Location: TBD
Price: TBD
Inquiries: Call 416-486-7198