Brushstrokes and Imprints: Exploring Chinese Calligraphy and Seal Carving

This course is an eye-opening exploration into the artistic beauty of traditional Chinese calligraphy and seal carving. Through five sessions focused on the renowned work “Ode on the Red Cliffs” by Yuan dynasty calligrapher Zhao Mengfu, participants will learn how to illustrate emotions and concepts using brush and rice paper. To enhance learning, the course includes specialised studies on seal script calligraphy and three practical sessions for creating personal name seals — a comprehensive 5+3 combo format that lets participants apply what they have learnt to their own creations. 

The course will start with basic calligraphy strokes and gradually move on to mastering the characteristics of running script. Each class will not only cover technical training but also encourage participants to appreciate classic calligraphy works and experience the distinctive expressiveness of calligraphy and seal carving.   

Students will: 

• Be enriched with the history and development of Chinese calligraphy and seal carving 

• Understand the characteristics of running script, starting with Zhao Mengfu’s “Ode on the Red Cliffs” 

• Explore the role of calligraphy and painting in Chinese culture 

• Master seal carving techniques and create a personal name seal, which holds special significance (Lessons 6-8)   

Come join the full 8-lesson course or get a taste of Traditional Chinese culture with just the Seal Carving Workshop (Lessons 6-8). 
Sign up now to experience the heritage and beauty of Chinese art on rice paper and stone! 

Tutor
William Ho 

William Ho apprenticed under Dr. Chui Pui Chee. After graduating from King’s College, Hong Kong in 2019, William obtained a Bachelor of Arts (First Class Honours) in Visual Art from Hong Kong Baptist University in 2023 and is currently pursuing a Master of Philosophy in Visual Arts.  

William specialises in Chinese calligraphy and is a member of the Jiazi Society of Calligraphy. He has taught at primary and secondary schools as well as institutions such as Jao Tsung-I Academy and Hong Kong Visual Arts Centre. In 2023, William was the champion of the tertiary division in the 5th Au Kin Kung Memorial Calligraphy Competition. His works have also been exhibited in the Ink Asia – INK Art in retrospect Exhibition Series in tribute to New Ink Art Movement II Keep Up the Good Fun, and the Hong Kong Emerging Artists exhibition at Jao Tsung-I Academy. 

Rooted in traditional techniques, William integrates calligraphy into contemporary context like popular song lyrics and poetry, and explores the modernity of this art form.