Homestay Tutors painting peking opera masks! Peking opera 京剧: jīngjù Today, we are going to learn about Peking opera – a famous theatrical art form which originated in Beijing! Combining music, singing, acrobatics, dance and spectacular costumes, it is recognised as one of the most exciting performance arts in China. First, we will learn about the …
Chinese Chess 象棋: xiàngqí Today, we are going to learn how to play a popular Chinese board game – Chinese Chess! It actually bears some resemblance to the western game of chess you may be used to, but with a few key differences such as a river running down the middle of the board and placing …
Homestay Tutors enjoying a painting class in Shanghai! Chinese Brush Painting 水墨画: shuǐmòhuà Introduction Chinese brush painting, a style of watercolour or ink painting, was traditionally one of the “four arts” required to be mastered in order to be considered a true scholar in Tang dynasty China. Painting was typically done onto rice paper or …
Summer Camp Counsellors enjoying a paper cutting class in Beijing! Traditional Paper Cutting 剪纸: jiǎnzhǐ One of the most celebrated Chinese traditional art forms, paper cutting requires skill but surprisingly few materials – perfect for trying yourself at home! While it may seem simple, paper cutting is surprisingly challenging – requiring the artist to both …
Homestay Tutors enjoying a calligraphy class in Beijing! Chinese Calligraphy 书法: shūfǎ Today, we are going to learn about Chinese calligraphy – one of the most traditional Chinese art forms famous around the world! We will start by learning about the history and styles of Chinese calligraphy, giving you a background understanding of its importance …
