- Wednesday
- September 20, 2023
- 8 Session
- 8:30 pm
- — 9:30 pm
Mark Malecki
This class is open to students who have taken the introductory course in Shodo or who have a prior background in East Asian calligraphy. The students will study Chinese characters, starting with copying masterworks and students who become proficient will be encouraged to find their own preferred style. We will also be using Japanese vertical writing called Renmentai to copy poems and haiku and may combine them with visual images, In every class the instructor will demonstrate Chinese characters, Japanese hiragana and Korean hangul. Knowledge of Chinese, Japanese or Korean is not necessary, but students will be instructed in how to learn to translate characters and symbols when they wish to learn meanings.
Students need to purchase a limited number of supplies for this class. A kit of supplies is available for purchase online through The Art League’s website, and can be shipped for a fee. The supply list and kit available for purchase are below.
For more information, contact The Art League School at 703-683-2323.
For more information, contact The Art League School at 703-683-2323.
This kit of supplies is available for purchase here, and can be shipped for a fee, or picked up from the school store. The kit includes the underlined items. Please indicate in the notes section of your order if you would like to schedule in store pick-up, or if you need your kit mailed to you. Please contact us at store@theartleague.org if you would like to purchase a selection of items different than the kit. The store hours are 11am – 5pm, 7 days a week. Call here: 703-548-8127.
Shodo: East Asian Calligraphy for Sumi-e Painters, Mark Malecki
The minimum essential requirements:
Medium Orchid Bamboo
Black Sumi Ink, in bottle
Felt under cloth– this is a special felt with ruled lines meant for calligraphy
For paper I am recommending Daiso Calligraphy Paper. Everyone should get 2 packages of 100 sheets.
Additional useful item:
Ink stick
Ink stone
Brush rest
Paperweight
Items from home needed for class:
Paper towels
Water dropper
For continuing students:
Brushes:
Liner brush for fine calligraphy
Large Flow for large calligraphy
The kit includes the underlined items.
Cost is $68.24 plus sales tax of $4.09 for a Total = $ 72.33
Please contact us at store@theartleague.org if you would like to purchase a selection of items different than the kit.
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