Calligraphy has long been paired with paintings, ornamental scroll work, and other pictorial objects to enhance a piece's visual impact. In this class, we will explore the relationship between ovals and curvatures, and learn how to use them strategically to create Chinese dragons and phoenixes with cartouches and scroll work.

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While this may seem intimidating at first, with practice you will be able to execute graceful scroll work and flourishing with ease. Moreover, the techniques covered in this class will also be applicable to your daily calligraphy practice and will help you develop your own creative flourish animals and objects

In this workshop student will learn:
• Specific movement exercises for body  awareness to achieve curvatures in confidence
• Principles of creating harmony with curvatures
• Troubleshooting in common difficulties and errors
• Techniques on a lighter hand
• Tools and materials for pictorial flourishing, with instruction on effective use

Note to Students

•  This is a live online workshop via Zoom (please make sure you have a Zoom account to access the workshop)

• All live sessions will be recorded and available for 60 days following the final class.

• All recordings expires on Friday, 29 December, 2023 at 12:00 pm Hong Kong Standard Time.

• Student can submit homework to the discussion corner for Belinda to critique.

• Recommended supply list, handouts, zoom links and recordings are available on the workshop page three weeks (or as soon as practicable) before the first session. Click here for user guide on how to access your workshop page.

• All workshop dates and times are according to the Hong Kong Standard Time.

• Click here for the recommended workshop supplies.