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Chinese Brush Painting

$507.00

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.

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.

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.

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.

ESSENTIAL INFO

If you purchase a ticket for this course, all the information on this page will be emailed to you with your ticket.

👥 Suitable for: Ages 12 and up

📍 Venue: Bellingen High School (mobility aid accessible)

📈 Level: Suitable for all skill levels

⏰ Schedule: Mon–Fri, 9am – 4pm (5 Full-Days)

Stephen will be in the room Sunday for introduction and any queries from 10am

Required skills & experience

  • No experience required

Supplies that you need to bring to 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

If you have any queries regarding course content or equipment, you are welcome to contact the tutor on 0431731550, you can also go to his website here for images and more information.

Learning outcomes

  • Take home several finished works.

  • Have an understanding of the history, philosophy and practical techniques of this ancient art.

COURSE PLAN

DAY ONE

  • Brush strokes 

  • The 4 seasons

  • Bamboo 

  • Orchid 

DAY TWO

  • Chrysanthemum 

  • Plum blossom 

  • Butterflies etc.

DAY THREE

  • Birds

  • Revision of the 4 Seasons 

DAY FOUR

  • Landscape 

DAY FIVE

  • Australian flowers

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.

“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.”
— Happy Camper Review
“Stephen was the most patient of tutors giving of himself freely without judgment. He provided a relaxed space where everyone felt comfortable.”
— Happy Camper Review

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