Chinese Calligraphy (Grade K-12)

Did you know that calligraphy in Chinese, Korean, and Japanese all mean "the way of writing?" In this workshop students explore the beauty, structure, and meaning behind this important form of East Asian communication and the most refined form of East Asian painting. Students will use brush and ink to explore and design their own calligraphy characters.

Teaching Artist: Dr.Chou

Chinese Painting (Grade K -12)

Traditional East Asian painting is characterized by water based techniques, less realism, "elegant" and stylized subjects, graphical approach to depiction, the importance of white space (or negative space) and a preference for landscape (instead of a human figure) as a subject. Students will learn the foundational painting techniques associated with this ancient art form to create expressive paintings with brush and ink.

Teaching Artist: Dr.Chou

Chinese paper-cutting (Grade 1-12)

Papermaking is considered to be one of the Four Great Inventions of Ancient China, since the first papermaking process was developed in China during the early 2nd century. Students will learn about the early history of paper and the unique art form that followed it. Students will try different paper-cutting techniques to create their own designs.

Teaching Artist: Dr.Chou

Shadow Dragon Puppet Making (Grade 2- 6)

Following a lively interactive discussion with images about Lunar New Year traditions and symbolism inspired by the auspicious Chinese Dragon which brings wisdom, great health and prosperity, participants will create their own dragons inspired by Chinese Shadow puppets while listening to Chinese music. Choosing from a variety of dragon-shaped patterns, students will have step-by-step instruction for constructing the puppets, and are encouraged to experiment with the materials to create their unique style. A stage is provided to earn how to manipulate the shadows. The dragon would be replaced by other Chinese Zodiac animals, depending on the year in which the workshop is offered.

Teaching Artist: Tina Seligman

Paper Origami (Grade 6-12)

The origami artist will teach you about the traditional Japanese art of origami. Folding and having fun with paper helps everyone and it improves manual dexterity and concentration skills, and explore the limits of creativity and imagination!

Teaching Artist: Dr.Chou & Karen Wellington

Korean Traditional Dance (Grade K-12)

This dance class teaches one element or one dance style to participants.  Sample Korean programming includes:

Basic Traditional Dance

Bong San Tal Chum ? Mask Dance

Kanggangsuallae ? Group Circle Dance

Sogo Chum ? Small Drum Dance

Single Fan Dances

BASIC  Salpuri Dance ? Basic  Dance Movements used In Salpuri Chum

Gummu ? Jinju, Hwanghaedoe and Long Sword Dances (age appropriate)

P’ompae -Buddhist Ceremonial Dance

Teaching Artist: Karen Kriegel & KTMDI

Korean Traditional Music and Dance (Grade K-12)

Teaching Artist: KTMDI

*fees are higher for this particular group