Chinese Brush Painting
IMPORTANT TO NOTE:
For ages 12 to adult - Suitable for ALL skill levels
Venue is BELLINGEN HIGH SCHOOL (mobility aid accessible)
Course runs for 5 FULL-DAYS - Monday to Friday 9am until 4pm
Need an NDIS invoice? Call Nicole on 0419 379 146 during business hours BEFORE booking.
Enjoy the deeply peaceful technique of Chinese brush painting.
Be led in the traditional manner of the six principles applied to the subjects of the four seasons, using the four treasures of bamboo brush, rice paper, inkstone and ink stick.
IMPORTANT TO NOTE:
For ages 12 to adult - Suitable for ALL skill levels
Venue is BELLINGEN HIGH SCHOOL (mobility aid accessible)
Course runs for 5 FULL-DAYS - Monday to Friday 9am until 4pm
Need an NDIS invoice? Call Nicole on 0419 379 146 during business hours BEFORE booking.
Enjoy the deeply peaceful technique of Chinese brush painting.
Be led in the traditional manner of the six principles applied to the subjects of the four seasons, using the four treasures of bamboo brush, rice paper, inkstone and ink stick.
IMPORTANT TO NOTE:
For ages 12 to adult - Suitable for ALL skill levels
Venue is BELLINGEN HIGH SCHOOL (mobility aid accessible)
Course runs for 5 FULL-DAYS - Monday to Friday 9am until 4pm
Need an NDIS invoice? Call Nicole on 0419 379 146 during business hours BEFORE booking.
Enjoy the deeply peaceful technique of Chinese brush painting.
Be led in the traditional manner of the six principles applied to the subjects of the four seasons, using the four treasures of bamboo brush, rice paper, inkstone and ink stick.
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YOUR COURSE TUTOR
Stephen Cassettari
Stephen is a fulltime artist of Chinese painting with over thirty-five years experience.
He has a studio at Lake Macquarie and is the author of fifteen published books on various aspects of Chinese painting. Stephen has also taught in adult education for over forty years and at various Camp Creatives for over thirty years.
Robin Makinson will be working alongside Stephen as the assistant for this course.
“Stephen was the most patient of tutors giving of himself freely without judgment. He provided a relaxed space where everyone felt comfortable.”
“Stephen is an outstanding teacher of Chinese Brush painting. He inspires a wide variety of students of all ages, and background. abitities. He teaches not only of his subject, but its spiritual implications its philosophy and history. He has delightful sense of humour which infuses each day.”
“Stephen is a very gifted instructor who knows how to meet each individual student exactly where they are and with gentle encouragement move each of us further along in our skills.”
“Loved loved loved it - I’m coming back next year and have at least 5 years of courses I want to do! Great organising Nicole thank you so much.”
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After learning the five basic strokes, fundamental to the construction of painting and calligraphy, explore the forms of butterflies, bees and blossoms, landscape, birds and flowers, including those of the Australian bush.
Suitable for everyone who wants to learn more about this very relaxing, peaceful art technique.
You will take home several finished works with an understanding of the history, philosophy and practical techniques of this ancient art.
If you have any queries regarding course content or equipment, you are welcome to contact the tutor: 0431731550.
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Please bring the following on your first day of class:
Two Chinese painting brushes - available from tutor for $5
One set of watercolour tubes
Two white saucers for palettes
Two children’s scrapbooks ‘newsprint paper’ - not sketchbooks
Margarine tub for water container - not glass jars
Cotton cloth - old tea towel
Teacup for Chinese tea
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No experience required.
