What’s so unique about this online calligraphy program?
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ACCESSING your learning path any where, any time through a self-paced online program.
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UNDERSTANDING the philosophy and deep meaning of East Asian brush practice
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CULTIVATING the foundational practice through body posture, breathing and brush movement
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CLOSE STUDY of calligraphy master samples in three different scripts
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DEVELOPING embodiment practices to remain present in everyday life
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PREPARING your foundation for further ink painting practice.
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LEARNING with peer practitioners and getting connected.
Program Curriculum
This training program is designed for both beginners and experienced practitioners. It includes three levels, with later levels being built on the understanding and practice of the previous ones - it is a journey that allows you to experience the mindfulness, joy and fun of East Asian calligraphy practice in a direct personal experience. At the end of this program, you will be able to create East Asian calligraphy strokes with the understanding of its historical, aesthetic and philosophical aspects.
To help us relax and be present in the body, each session begins with simple movement and breathing exercises of Kum Nye Tibetan yoga – suitable for people of all ages and fitness levels.
Level 1:
Grounded into "Eternity"
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6 MODULES structured materials makes learning easier
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60 + VIDEOS large variety of learning content
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CONTEMPLATING MEDITATION teachings from the ancient oriental philosophies and meditation instructions
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8 STROKES learn the 8 most used calligraphy strokes and their brush movements
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6 IDEOGRAPH close study of 6 foundational calligraphy characters
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WAYS OF PRACTICING explore what is brush flow and the energy behind the strokes.
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3 WRITING STYLES explore formal, semi-cursive and cursive styles.
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3 Q&A RECORDINGS frequently asked questions from practitioners been answered with demonstrations
Level 2:
Breathe in the Life Energy
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4 MODULES structured materials makes learning easier
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50 + VIDEOS large variety of learning content
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BREATHING MEDITATION mindful breathing meditation and hands-on daily practices
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LIFE ENERGY explore how to bring life energy (chi) through breathing and brush practice
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NUANCES review and learn calligraphy strokes through the three brush elements
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SYMBOLS deeper understanding through the original symbols of the calligraphy characters
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IDEOGRAPH close study of the ideograph "Qi" / "Chi"(life energy)
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SEMI-CURSIVE Dive deeper into the skills and techniques of semi-cursive script
Level 3:
Journey to "Enlightenment"
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6 MODULES structured materials makes learning easier
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60 + VIDEOS large variety of learning content
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MINDFUL MEDITATION teachings from the ancient masters and daily meditation practices
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SYMBOL AS PICTURE explore the origin and development of a character from picture and symbol and the evolution of the calligraphy writing styles
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NEW STROKES learn the well used calligraphy strokes and their brush movements
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9 IDEOGRAPH close study of 9 carefully selected calligraphy characters
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NUANCES deeper understanding of the nuances of calligraphy writing
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5 WRITING STYLES explore 5 different styles to deepen the understanding of calligraphy.
Step-by-step Guided Tutorials
High quality video tutorials giving you full visibility of the brush strokes and movements from three different camera angles.
Online Community Platform
A place you can share your practice, ask questions and enjoy peer-to-peer support on this journey
Home Practice and Contemplation
Guidance on brush practice, meditation practice and personal reflection of each module.
One-To-One Guidance
One-to-one meetings can be scheduled for personal guidance and asking questions.
Supportive Reading and Useful Materials
Supportive readings about mindful meditation from great masters and articles about East Asian calligraphy to help you deepen your understanding.
Any Where, Any Time
This self-paced program allows you to enjoy your meditative brush journey any where, any time.
Stories from our Practitioners
Veronica
" Thank you to you and Matt for the course. I really enjoyed it. The mix of yoga and calligraphy worked really well. And the pace and structure of your teaching was fantastic. I feel I have gained basic skills but more importantly a good understanding of the thinking behind and the philosophy of the art form."
Mary, Ireland
"In a safe teaching environment and with compassionate direction I have learned that it is possible to push out my boundaries and enjoy creating pieces of work which are neither right nor wrong but are of the moment. I have been helped to let go of the need to try to be perfect in what I do with brushwork and am being able to take that into other areas of my life. This course has been presented by naturally gifted teachers who shared their love and enthusiasm."
Gerard, UK
"I had no experience whatsoever in calligraphy/brushwork … Yingge calmly, and skilfully took us from making the first 'dewdrop dot' to creating a complete ideograph/image. I enjoyed the bodywork and breathing practice… and there was lot of support in the form of recordings, class notes, downloadable examples, etc. Yingge was always available.
Brush practice is enlightening. Take a leap, and enjoy, as I did!"
Meet Your Teachers
Yingge Xu
Yingge Xu is an ink brush artist, meditator and art teacher. From an early age Yingge learned Tai Chi, meditation and calligraphy alongside her father while receiving a traditional education in China. Later she trained at the Chinese Flower and Bird Painting Institute and continued her learning with ink brush artists from both China and Japan.
Moving to Ireland in 2015, Yinnge has been teaching meditative brush painting workshops and retreats in meditation centers, art studios and local schools in Ireland and the UK.
Matt Padwick
Matt has been practising meditation and Kum Nye as a member of the Dzogchen Beara community since 1998. He has completed two years of closed retreat and worked in a variety of roles including Centre Director 2003-2013.
Matt offers Kum Nye workshops and retreats at Dzogchen Beara, in Ireland and the UK. Also popular are his weekly online sessions.
Subscribe to Meditative Art of East Asian Calligraphy
Your subscription includes access to all online courses in the Meditative Art of East Asian Calligraphy program at artofthebrush.ie, including guided video tutorials, Kum Nye Tibetan yoga, meditation practice, personal guidance, and much more.
We aim to make the Meditative Art of East Asian Calligraphy program accessible to everyone by providing three different pricing options. Feel free to choose the one that best suits your needs.
Standard - Calligraphy
35€Every monthThe standard rate covers the basic costs for offering the program.7 day free trial- 7-day free trial
- 10+ calligraphy courses
- one-to-one tutoring sessions
- 20% discount on selected events
Reduced - Calligraphy
25€Every monthDiscounted fee available for anyone facing financial difficulties or currency discrepancies.7 day free trial- 7-day free trial
- 10+ calligraphy courses
- one-to-one tutoring sessions
- 20% discount on selected events
Sponsor - Calligraphy
45€Every monthThe sponsored rate supports us in providing discounted rates to those in need of financial assistance.7 day free trial- 7-day free trial
- 10+ calligraphy courses
- one-to-one tutoring sessions
- 20% discount on selected events
You will make the first payment after the free trial period. The subscription will automatically be renewed at the end of each month. You can unsubscribe anytime, and no additional fees will be charged.
Art of the Brush is committed to making the benefits of meditative brush practice available to everyone. If the subscription rate of 25 EURO per month is to high for you financially, please do not hesitate to reach out to us via info@artofthebrush.ie to ask for a further reduced rate.
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How long does one need to complete this program?Depending on the practice you choose and your practice schedule, this online training program can be followed and completed in different time lines. In general, if all the tutorials and home practice are followed, it takes 6 - 8 months to finish the training path.
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Do I need any painting background to take this program?No painting or artistic background is required for taking this program. This program is designed for both beginners and experienced practitioners. Step-by-step guidance can be followed at your own pace to build up your understanding and brush skills.
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What if I have questions during my practice?This online training program offers various channels to support your practice, including an online practice group, where you can ask questions and share your insights with the peer practitioners; one-on-one meeting is also available for personal guidance; you can also contact us through info@artofthebrush.ie for any questions you have.
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How can I cancel my subscription?You can cancel your subscription anytime by going to your profile page, click the "subscriptions" section, and choose the plan which you wish to unsubscribe,
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Is this program certified?The Meditative Art of East Asian Calligraphy is certified under artofthebrush.ie. The calligraphy teaching and brush techniques in this program closely followed the traditional East Asian Calligraphy training and philosophy, and, additionally, also combined with mindfulness and meditation practices. On completion of each level in this program, a certificate will be issued to certify your training experience.
Ink Brush Online Community
Our community is a group of ink brush practitioners who gather to practice, meditate, to share their joys and difficulties, and to encourage each other on the path of meditative brush practice. Meeting regularly with others to practice and share together is a precious way to deepen our skills, cultivate our understanding and compassion and to re-establish our deep connection with others.
Contact
Please don't hesitate to get in touch with us for any query whatsoever.
Yingge will be happy to help ^_^