Chinese Calligraphy & Language Classes in Dallas, Richardson, Plano, Texas

Joshua's Chinese Calligraphy Classes in Dallas, Texas

(to Chinese Version) Updated: 07/14/2008

No Chinese language experiences or background required! Basic Chinese tutoring included!

Thank you for visiting this WebPage. It has been my dearest wish to promote the Art of Chinese Calligraphy in America and to share the spiritual and artistic beauty with those who are interested in this art. The key in learning Chinese calligraphy is mostly the attitude, guidance, and methodologies, rather than a beginner's age, talent, language experiences, or cultural background.

Except for the first class, each student is required to bring a brush, paper, ink, and ink stone. Materials such as copy and tracing samples will be provided. Students are welcome to take notes in writing, voice recording, or video. New comers may borrow the instructor's brushes.

For new students who just start learning Chinese, a basic tutoring of Chinese will also be combined with learning calligraphy, just as the way it was taught in ancient China. Referrals to other Chinese teachers, schools, or conversation partners may be provided. It is recommended that a student start viewing or learning from the "Basics" and "Video Tutorial" before coming to the first class.

Tuition, Schedule, and Locations

Full sets of Chinese calligraphy tools are available for sale in class at wholesale prices. (estimated $10 to $25)

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when short-term classes or one-day seminar are offered in other North Texas area.

Pictures

Newsletter about Chinese Calligraphy & Painting in the DFW Chinese Community (before 2007)

Date	Activity	Contact
2006 年 12 月 2 日	華人活動中心將於2006 年12 月2 日從下午2 點到4 點, 舉辦書法問題討論會。 The Dallas Chinese Community Center will hold a discussion forum and demo about Chinese calligraphy at December, 2, 2006 from 2 to 4 PM.	972-480-0311
2006 年 9 月 30 日	達拉斯華人活動中心第四屆公開書法比賽 Chinese Calligraphy Contest @ Dallas Chinese Community Center (http://home.earthlink.net/~dcntx/dfwnews.htm#666) 比賽時間：2006 年 9 月 30 日週六 12:00pm-2:00pm	972-480-0311
2006 年 4 月 29 日	達拉斯中華書畫聯誼會 2006 年書法國畫講習研討及展覽 DFW Chinese Calligraphy & Painting Association - Joint Exhibition & Workshop http://art-virtue.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?t=62	達拉斯中華書畫聯誼會
	There will not be a class on Jan. 29, 2006 (Chinese Lunar New Year.) There will be a public demo (http://www.art-virtue.com/demo/2006-CrowMuseum/index.htm) at downtown Dallas. Class will resume the following week.
2006 年 1 月 1 日	We will have a multi-cultural and arts festival at Elite on Jan. 1, 2006, 6:00PM. The party will have demos of calligraphy / painting, teapot & tea tasting, Chinese herbs, music talent show, and book exhibitions. Ticket for dinner buffet is $5 per person. Twenty sets of couplets written in different Chinese calligraphy will be given as new year gifts. The party highlights are at http://art-virtue.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?p=101#101.
	Beginning in November, 2005, our group class will be held at a new location at Elite Performing Arts Center.
2005 年11月12 日	華人活動中心將於2005 年11月12 日從下午2 點到4 點, 舉辦書法活動。為促進及推展達拉斯市中國書法學習風氣, 活動將包括當場揮毫及問題討論。活動多彩多姿, 歡迎大家踴躍參觀。感謝活動中心、參與人員、虞先生竭力贊助, 並邀本人在會中介紹"德藝書法網"。達拉斯時報 Oct 27, 2005 The Chinese Activity Center will hold a meeting about Chinese calligraphy promotion here in Dallas. The meeting will include demos and discussions. Joshua will be giving brief introduction about this website. Thanks for the sponsors, Mr. Yu, and all other Chinese calligraphers who endeavor to have this program. The time is November 12, 2005 from 2 to 4 PM (Saturday), open to public for free. We hope this will greatly increase awareness from the public about Chinese calligraphy.
2005 年 9 月20 日	達拉斯華人活動中心第三屆公開書法比賽比賽時間：二○○五年八月二十日週六 12:30pm-2:30pm

Kids Summer Program (Weekends Only) - pictures at www.art-virtue.com/demo/2006-shiny/

Purchase Supplies

Choosing a right brush is very critical for a beginner. If you do not want to run the risk of picking a bad brush, the instructor may choose one for you. Students may also purchase calligraphy tools (brush, paper, ink, ink stone, and accessories) from the instructor at wholesale prices.

Watercolor brushes and Indian ink will not be suitable for practicing Chinese calligraphy. You have to use authentic Chinese calligraphy supplies.

Places to get calligraphy supplies in Dallas include:
(The bookstores are all located in China Town on Greenville Avenue between Arapaho and Beltline in Richardson.)

    Forbidden City (a.k.a. Sis Arts) (972) 231-9983 http://www.oriental-crafts.com/ Mr. Robert Bo
               717 South Sherman Street #302, Richardson, TX 75081
                  12 - 6 PM Mon-Sat (please call first & ring door bell)
                  Largest selections of calligraphy & painting supplies at wholesale prices.

Introduction

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Tuition, Schedule, and Locations

Full sets of Chinese calligraphy tools are available for sale in class at wholesale prices. (estimated $10 to $25)

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Pictures

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Newsletter about Chinese Calligraphy & Painting in the DFW Chinese Community (before 2007)

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Kids Summer Program (Weekends Only) - pictures at www.art-virtue.com/demo/2006-shiny/

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Purchase Supplies

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Introduction	Tuition, Schedule & Locations	Pictures
Newsletter	Kids Summer Program	Purchase Supplies