Join artist Jing Wang for a peaceful afternoon discovering the elegant world of traditional Chinese Brush Painting and Calligraphy. This foundational masterclass offers a unique opportunity to learn directly inside the gallery during Jing’s solo exhibition, "Ink Harmony: When Sussex Nature Meets Ancient China."
📅 Session Details
- Date: Wednesday, 22nd July 2026
- Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM (2 hours)
- Location: Gallery 19a, 19a Hollingdean Terrace, Brighton, BN1 7HB
- Spaces: Strictly limited to 8 participants maximum
- Special Offer: £18 (Special community price covering all premium materials, tea, and refreshments)
✨ The Experience
In this intimate 2-hour session, you will learn to celebrate spontaneity and the beauty of nature through expressive brushwork. Jing will introduce you to the "Four Treasures of the Scholar's Studio"—the brush, inkstick, inkstone, and Xuan rice paper—and guide you in traditional bamboo and orchid brush stroke manipulation.
Whether you want to focus on elegant script writing or fluid nature painting, this workshop is designed to cultivate creative mindfulness in a relaxed, encouraging environment.
🌸 What You Will Explore
- Calligraphy Practice: Master the core techniques to control ink, pressure, and flow to create elegant, traditional Chinese characters.
- Landscape Techniques: Practice fundamental strokes to depict local nature, inspired by the Sussex coast or wild grasses and daisies blooming across the South Downs.
- Creative Freedom: Bring your new techniques together to compose your own finished calligraphy script or nature painting on fine rice paper.
🌟 Workshop Highlights
- Exhibition Inspiration: Paint inside a vibrant gallery surrounded by professional Wenrenhua (literati art) and calligraphy.
- Premium Materials: Experiment with authentic Chinese ink, natural animal-hair brushes, and fine Xuan paper.
- Tailored Guidance: Enjoy lots of one-on-one support in a small, cozy group setting.
- Mindful Creativity: Relax your mind through the rhythmic, meditative motions of brush and ink.
- Take-Home Art: Create your own beautiful, framed-ready masterwork on authentic rice paper.
- Complimentary Hospitality: Sip authentic Chinese tea and enjoy festive snacks throughout the afternoon.
All tools and materials are fully provided. No prior art or writing experience is required—perfect for absolute beginners.
🎟️ Places are strictly capped at 8 people to ensure a quality experience. Early booking is highly recommended!