Level 1: Bamboo - the Noble Spirit

Bamboo has always played a key role in East Asian culture and art. As bamboo grows upright, weathering all conditions, it came to represent the perfect gentleman who always remains loyal. Chinese ancient artist and scholar Wen Cheng Ming wrote: “A pure person is like a tall bamboo, A thin bamboo is like a noble man.” In Level 1, we learn how to set up a brush practice work space and the tools and materials that we use. We will learn the way how to hold a brush, the body posture and how to relax our body with breathing exercises. If you are a beginner, then this course will open your journey on this path; If you are already a practitioner or have done our calligraphy foundation course, then you will find how your calligraphy strokes can transform into shapes, lines and into nature and life! This course is designed based on a step-by-step approach so that we will deepen our understanding and strengthen our brush skills with joy and grace. We will learn how to paint bamboo through various brush techniques and exercises supported with individual guidance, and each session ends with suggestions for home practice designed to help you cultivate your own brush practice. It's a wonderful time to learn, to reconnect and to share with people and co-create a wonderful experience. We are looking forward to sharing, practicing and breathing with you, soon.