OCLS: Beginner Chinese Calligraphy & Watercolor Painting Master Class

First Class: Sunday, May 10, 2026, 6:30 - 8:30 pm | Location: 76 Larkin Dr., Nepean

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Course Introduction

To thank OCLS members for their long-standing support of Chinese cultural education in Ottawa, we are launching a special master art introductory class: "Write China with the Brush · See the World Through Color."

Between ink and color, students begin a calm and focused artistic journey. This class is beginner-friendly and goes beyond technique to build focus, aesthetic appreciation, confidence, and artistic understanding.

Who Can Join

Elementary and secondary students age 7 and up, as well as adult learners interested in art.
Instruction is adapted to each learner. Beginners can start with confidence, and students with prior experience can continue to grow.

Beginner Chinese Calligraphy and Watercolor Painting Master Class Poster

Course Features

Master Demonstrations

Learn through clear, live demonstrations and guided practice.

Artwork Every Class

Complete a piece in each class and build confidence through practice.

Step-by-Step Learning

Progress from true beginner skills to steady improvement with a clear pace.

Small Classes

Focused instruction supports each student's understanding and growth.

Course Content

Chinese Calligraphy

Learn the origin and development of calligraphy and Chinese characters
Understand major calligraphy styles, basic strokes, and structure
Practice brush handling and the use of traditional calligraphy tools
Begin with Yan-style regular script and classic model inscriptions
Build skill through the eight basic strokes and character structure

Watercolor Painting

Flowers: learn color and aesthetic expression
Landscapes: explore space and integrated color
Still life: strengthen observation and form-building skills
Rich, engaging content designed for young learners
Includes drawing foundations to help students observe, shape, and express beauty

Instructors

Mr. Yongzhong Qu

Lifetime Honorary President of the Canada-China Arts Association and art advisor to the Canada Chinese Calligraphy and Painting Institute. He has studied calligraphy for more than 50 years, taught for more than 20 years, and his works have been selected multiple times for collections of notable Chinese calligraphers.

Mr. Wenkui Yao

A senior Chinese-Canadian painter who studied stage art at Shanghai Theatre Academy and graduated from Shanghai Jiao Tong University's Department of Literature and Arts, specializing in oil painting. He has a strong foundation in both Chinese and Western painting and rich teaching experience.

Class Information & Registration

Schedule

Class time: Sunday evenings, one three-month term, 12 classes total (24 lessons), 45 minutes per lesson
First class: Sunday, May 10, 2026, 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Location: 76 Larkin Dr., Nepean

Tuition

OCLS members: $10 / lesson, $240 / term, paid in full
Non-members: $12 / lesson, $288 / term, paid in full

Spaces are limited. Please scan the QR code to register.

Contact: office@ocls-ottawa.ca

Pre-Class Preparation & Group Consultation

Please add WeChat: asjxiang to join the class group and ask about specific details.

The class starts this Sunday at 6:30 pm. Please arrive on time. During the first class, the instructor will explain the course requirements in detail.

Class location: 76 Larkin Dr.

Students taking watercolor should prepare the following materials:

One watercolor paper pad
One set of watercolor paints
One watercolor palette
Several watercolor brushes in different sizes
One drawing board, slightly larger than the watercolor paper
One roll of tape
One small plastic bucket or jar for water

Add Something Different to Everyday Life

Beyond the fast pace of study and daily life, we hope to preserve a quiet time for children, and for you, to slow down, write, observe, and create. Art is not only a result. It is a change that continues to unfold.