Cultural Connections - Chinese Calligraphy Workshop
WORKSHOP
Chinese Caligraphy Workshop with Xueyi Bai
Duration: 1 hrs
Times: 5pm
No. of Participants: Up to 20
Venue: Picton Botanical Gardens
In this workshop, Xueyi a professional Chinese Calligrapher will give you detailed hands-on instructions in calligraphy brush techniques at beginner level.
She will then do a demonstration with festive works to welcome the new year like Prosperity, Luck and Good fortune. You will then get a chance to have a go at trying out your creative calligraphy skills on framed rice paper.
About Xueyi Bai
Xueyi Bai Born in Shanghai Xueyi Bai has been a member of the Chinese Calligraphers' Association since 1992, one of few in Australia, and her calligraphy works have been featured in many major national exhibitions. A graduate of the Shanghai Teachers College and Shanghai University College of Fine Arts, Xueyi worked as a Chinese calligraphy teacher in the Shanghai Children’s Palace for 12 years and also part time at the Shanghai Fudan University, developing her skill and passion for calligraphy education. Xueyi also authored two textbooks for youth calligraphy teaching methods.
Since coming to Australia, Xueyi has remained extremely devoted to her work, having run calligraphy lectures at the Brett Whiteley Studio and Australian Museum. Currently, Xueyi is a workshop presenter at the Art Gallery of NSW where she has taught hundreds of students since 1997, and also presented workshops for teacher professional development and corporate events. In 2009, she had her solo exhibition at the Nol Gallery in the Blue Mountains, and since 2015, Xueyi has taught Chinese calligraphy at the Blue Mountains Cultural Centre. Xueyiteaches in both Mandarin and English
Following the practical instruction, Xueyi will present a live demonstration of traditional festive calligraphy, featuring works that symbolise Prosperity, Luck, and Good Fortune to welcome the New Year.
Participants will then have the opportunity to create their own calligraphy artwork on framed rice paper, taking home a meaningful piece inspired by this ancient and expressive art form.
Location
Picton botanical Gardens
13 Regreme Rd, Picton NSW 2571