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Chinese Calligraphy Workshop Program by the Crane House //* Workshop may vary depending on the needs of the teacher or curriculum.//
 * Objective: ** To introduce the history of Chinese Writing and facilitate an authentic lesson in traditional Chinese calligraphy.


 * Time: ** 60 - 120 Minutes

4 Treasures Poster Direction Characters Poster Stroke Style Poster (Characters, Pinyin, and English) Evolution of Character Style
 * Teaching Materials: **

Examples of Different Brushes Examples of Different Ink Sticks Examples of Different Chops Chop in Progress with tools


 * LESSON OUTLINE**


 * 1) Introduce Facilitators and Crane House
 * 2) Introduce Program and Outcomes
 * 3) Introductory Video (Video depending on Length and depth of program)
 * 4) Post Video Questions
 * 5) Teaching Collection Exploration
 * 6) Overview of Character Styles: Evolution of Characters
 * 7) Creating Standard Characters: Stroke Order and Stroke Styles
 * 8) Calligraphy Mechanics: Chi, Body, Arm, Hand, and Brush
 * 9) Practicing Basic Strokes
 * 10) Practicing Example Character
 * 11) Practicing Students’ Names
 * 12) Writing names on final material (Fan, Rice Paper, Lantern, etc.)
 * 13) Stamp students’ work with Crane House Chop
 * 14) Clean-up


 * Videos: **
 * //Appreciating Chinese Calligraphy – 3 mins//**

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 * // Elementary Video Adventures: Stories from China: Land and People: Write Chinese – 10 mins //**


 * Essential Links: **

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For more information, contact:
Nicole C. Markle Education Director Crane House, The Asia Institute Inc. 502.635.2240 nmarkle@cranehouse.org

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