Course Introduction

Spring couplets (揮春) are traditional Lunar New Year decorations, but have you ever thought of them as more than just printed items? To welcome the Year of the Dog, the Cator Centre is hosting a "Mindful Chinese Calligraphy New Year Couplets Class." Beyond teaching basic calligraphy skills to help you develop beautiful handwriting, the most important aspect is achieving a state of calm through writing practice. Simultaneously, we will infuse the couplets with mindful energy. The instructor will guide students in meditation and making wishes, making the new year more joyful and abundant!

Course Content

• Meditation
• Wishing Ritual
• Correct method of starting the brush
• Basic brushwork techniques
• Line practice and the "Eight Principles of Yong" (永字八法)
• Writing Spring Couplets

Class Details

• Date: Saturday, February 10
• Time: 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
• Location: Star Butterfly Body-Mind-Spirit Studio (星蝶身心靈工作室)
• Fee: MOP 333 per person
• Quota: 10 spots, no age limit
• Materials to Bring: Large or medium-sized brush, ink, inkstone/small dish, old newspaper (The instructor will provide practice paper and red paper for the couplets)

Registration Method

Please deposit the full registration fee into the Bank of China account (070110026516) on or before February 9. Then, email the deposit receipt and the following information to [email protected]. You will receive a confirmation email upon successful registration.

1. Number of attendees
2. Name
3. Phone number

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