Chinese Calligraphy: An Introduction to Regular Script

About this course

Chinese Calligraphy: Introduction to Regular ScriptChinese calligraphy is an art of writing — a graceful expression of beauty, rhythm, and harmony. Beyond its artistic value, it is also a meditative practice that helps cultivate inner peace and stillness through mindful movement of the brush.If you are a lover of Chinese culture or art, this course offers you a genuine way to experience the spirit of China. Even with no prior experience, you will be guided step by step to master the foundations of this timeless art form.Why Choose This Course?Three Core Advantages to Make Calligraphy Learning Simpler and More Effective1. A Complete, Step-by-Step Learning System — Say Goodbye to Fragmented StudyThe course includes 36 professional lessons, built on a clear progression from fundamentals → advancement → application.You’ll start with the basic concept of “What is Chinese calligraphy?” and explore the Four Treasures of the Study — the brush, ink, paper, and inkstone — along with modern substitutes.Next, you’ll learn the correct brush-holding method (five-finger coordination: thumb supports, index presses, middle hooks), proper sitting posture (one-fist distance, eyes aligned vertically), and practice essential brush-control techniques such as the Eight-Direction Stroke and spiral movements.Then, you’ll move on to the eight fundamental brush strokes — horizontal, vertical, left-falling, right-falling, dot, turning, hook, and upward — before mastering 17 high-frequency Chinese characters such as 人 (person), 口 (mouth), 月 (moon), 天 (sky), 永 (eternity), 国 (nation), 山 (mountain), and more.Every lesson is clearly structured to help you avoid the confusion of “learning bits and pieces” and instead build a solid, systematic understanding of Regular Script (Kaishu) step by step.2. Skill + Culture + Mindfulness

Course objectives

• To develop a systematic understanding of Regular Script
• To improve mindfulness through the practice of calligraphy