Join artist Jojo Liu for a pair of virtual classes introducing participants to the art of traditional Chinese calligraphy. The first of these classes will take place on Monday, January 04, 2021 from 6-7 p.m. and is suitable for ages 12+. Limited seats are available for those wishing to participate here.
The second of these classes will take place on Saturday, January 16, 2021 from 10-11 a.m. and is suitable for ages 9-12. Limited seats are available for those wishing to participate here.
For those interested in learning more about Chinese calligraphy or calligraphy in general, check out these resources offered through the library:
Resources for Adults and older Teens:
- Chinese Brush Painting: A Beginner’s Step-by-Step Guide by Mei Ruo
Ebook available on Hoopla - The Art of Chinese Brush Painting by Caroline Self, Susan Self
Ebook available on Hoopla
Resources for Children and younger Teens:
- My First Book of Chinese Calligraphy by He Zhihong and Guillaume Olive
Ebook available on Hoopla - Chinese Brush Painting by Caroline Self and Susan Self
Ebook available on Hoopla
Calligraphy in other languages and styles
- Calligraphy Workbook for Beginners by Maureen Peters
Ebook available on Hoopla - An Introduction to Japanese Kanji Calligraphy by Kunii Takezaki and Bob Godin
Ebook available on Hoopla - The Complete Book of Calligraphy & Lettering by Cari Ferraro, Eugene Metcalf, and Arthur Newhall
Ebook available on Hoopla - Sho: Japanese Calligraphy by Christopher J Earnshaw
Ebook available on Hoopla - Design Guide to Learn Calligraphy by Agatha Adams
Ebook available on Hoopla - Shodo: The Quiet Art of Japanese Zen Calligraphy by Shozo Sato
Ebook available on Hoopla
