Art of Chinese Calligraphy
7.00 pm to 9.30 pm
Monday
Autumn
8 Weeks
Description
This Oriental Brush Course will involve an in-depth study of East Asian calligraphy strokes and ideologies, through mindfulness, presence and awareness, You will learn to trust the flow of Qi (ch'i or life force) through your brush and onto the paper, and likewise how we can bring awareness and joy into our everyday activities. By the end of this course, you will have a thorough understanding of the eight fundamental brush strokes as well as a firm grasp of the East Asian writing system.
Your Ink Brush Journey
In eash session you will learn a calligraphy stroke and be guided through a close study of an ancient calligraphy masterpiece. At the end of the course you will create ideographs inspired by what you have learned an make your own original artworkson mounted paper which are ready for you to take home.
All painting materials will be provided onsite (feel free to bring your own brushes)
Yingge Xu is an ink brush artist, meditator and art teacher. From an early age Yingge learned Tai Chi, meditation and calligraphy alongside her father while receiving a traditional education in China. Later she trained at the Chinese Flower and Bird Painting Institute and continued her learning with ink brush artists from both China and Japan. Moving to Ireland in 2015, Yinnge has been teaching meditative brush painting workshops and retreats in meditation centers, art studios and local schools in Ireland and the UK.
Further Information
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Esmonde Street
Gorey
Wexford
Ireland, Y25 YX29
053 9421167
Gorey Adult Education
Updated: July 2024
Registration
- You must register to participate in any course.
- Registration is not complete until you pay the fee.
- Places are offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Paying the fee doesn't guarantee a spot in a specific course.
- If a course is full or cancelled, you'll be offered a transfer to another course or a refund of the registration fee.
Registration Fees
- A registration fee of €40 applies to all standard courses and €95 for all certified courses.
Course Fees
- Fees under €300 are due by the third night of the course, along with any applicable registration fee.
- Fees over €300 can be paid in installments (details provided beforehand). A one-third deposit is required upfront for these courses.
- You are not registered until you have paid the registration fee and any applicable deposit.
Payment Methods
- Cash is no longer accepted for fees.
- We accept payments by cheque, banker's draft, postal order, Laser card, or Visa card.
- You can also register and pay for your course online using Easy Payments Plus. Look for the EPP icon on the right side of the screen and follow the instructions.
Refunds and Deferrals
- Registration fees are non-refundable unless the course is cancelled.
- Refunds/deferrals for other reasons are possible under certain conditions:
- Requested by the third night of the course.
- In writing.
- With a medical certificate (for medical reasons).
- Appeals of refund/deferral decisions can be made to the Board of Management.
Discounts
- Participants receiving Jobseeker's Benefit or a State Pension get a 25% discount on uncertified courses (Evidence required).
Examinations and Certification
- Pay all fees before taking final exams.
- You may be excluded from exams if fees are unpaid.
- Certificates are issued based on registration details.
- Collect certificates in person or at an award ceremony.
- There's a fee to replace lost or inaccurate certificates.
General Information
- The Board of Management reserves the right of admission.
- The school is not responsible for lost or damaged student property.
- In case of closure due to bad weather, a notice will be posted on the website, Facebook page, and phone answering service. Cancelled classes may be rescheduled.
Payment Terms
- Gorey Community School and its third-party suppliers provide the payment system.
- Gorey Community School can update these terms anytime, and changes are effective immediately.