Chinese Brush Painting: Red Spring
Tutor: Paul MaslowskiCourse Code: 0823-03
Summary
Explore your first (or a deeper) taste of the art of the Chinese Brush with Paul who was traditionally trained. In this course we will explore the use of the colour red, an important colour in Chinese culture. Through principal-lead workshops we will explore subjects containing red, eventually putting them together to create your own composition.
Description
This course will introduce the art of Chinese Brush Painting to those who have not explored this medium before as well as building more in-depth knowledge for those already studying and who wish to focus on Chinese Brush Painting in more detail.
Over the course of the weekend we will explore plum blossom, Chinese cranes and bamboo along with other subjects which link with Chinese New Year, the central colour of which is the colour red. Working on the principles of the subjects will give us the opportunity to explore them while learning a host of brush techniques which can be applied to other subjects.
The days begin traditionally with 20 minutes of optional qigong (gentle breathing exercises to settle the mind). Teaching is carried out with a step-by-step approach where the fundamentals of a subject are fully explained. This will include the Calligraphic basis for individual strokes. Students are encouraged to work from sketches of subjects and to use these observations in their own compositions.
Students will come to understand the essence of subjects in Chinese Brush Painting through tutor demonstrations, and by observation and practice. You leave understanding how to complete a Chinese Brush Painting.
Please bring with you
Essential: Sketch pad, notepad, Standard Chinese Brush Painting kit (Chinese brushes, ink stick & ink stone and/or bottled ink, un-sized or semi-sized papers). A felt mat is really helpful to lay your paper on, however, newspaper will do. Dark clothing is preferable (and certainly no silk clothes) as Chinese ink can stain permanently.
Desirable: Camera, Chinese colours, Tablet computer/Smartphone, pictures of your own work and/or work you would like to move toward.
The following items can be purchased from your tutor
Chinese paper; Chinese Ink; Chinese Brushes; Chinese Colours
Level
Suitable for all levels
Course Location
Missenden Abbey
Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire HP16 0BD
Tutor
Paul Maslowski
Paul is a great enthusiast of Oriental Art and in particular that of the Chinese. He has studied Chinese Brush for over 28 years in the UK, China and Taiwan covering most classical & modern subjects. He has taken part in International Exhibitions, with particular success in Taiwan and has taught all over England. He looks forward to the opportunity to share this fascinating art with you…
https://doublehappinessmh.com/about/paul/
Saturday to Sunday
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Timetable
| Saturday | |
| 9.45am | Students arrive |
| 10am-1pm | Teaching session |
| 1-2pm | Lunch for all |
| 2-5pm | Teaching session |
| 6.45 for 7pm | Dinner for residents |
| Sunday | |
| 7.30-9.30am | Breakfast for residents |
| 9.30am-1pm | Teaching session |
| 1-2pm | Lunch for all |
| 2-5pm | Last teaching session |
I loved Paul's style of teaching and demonstrating and was amazed how much we covered. (Summer School 2021)
I really enjoyed this course and felt I learnt so much from Paul's wonderful tuition. (Summer School 2021)
Great course Great teacher. (Summer School 2021)