Creative Chinese Calligraphy One to One class in Richmond - Brentford - Private lessons

Creative Chinese Calligraphy One to One class in Richmond

From 33 £ /h

Find out about the ancient craft of Chinese calligraphy and make your own couplet, paper fan, and lantern with authentic tools using Chinese rice paper, calligraphy brushes, and ink. To learn basic Chinese calligraphy strokes one by one and practice writing numbers and speaking basic Chinese mandarin. You will learn about traditional Chinese culture, discover a new language, and using traditional art materials.

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Richmond, UK

About Me

My name is Mengqi He, I specialise in Creative Chinese calligraphy, my artistic practice has involved creative calligraphy art workshops and interactive performance, with focus on 禅（zen）and human connections, transcending cultural and language barriers.

In 2020, I was selected as one of the artists in Oracles in Sepia; with Compass Presents, to use Chinese Calligraphy and visual arts to tell stories set during the pandemic in Wuhan. My calligraphy work and performance has been shown at the Helsinki International Festival (2015), Venice Its Liquid Contemporary (2017), 508 Gallery London (2018) and G&C gallery in Tunbridge Wells (2019).

Education

RADA - Shakespeare Summer School
The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama - Theatre Practice
Central Saint Martins - Foundation - Theatre Design and Performance Arts

Experience / Qualifications

I have done several Chinese calligraphy workshops and private teaching in the UK with kids and adults at Watermans in Brentford (Hounslow Arts Limit) 508 Gallery in London (2018) and G&C gallery in Tunbridge Wells (2019).

Age

Children (7-12 years old)

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

Adults (18-64 years old)

Seniors (65+ years old)

Student level

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

Duration

60 minutes

The class is taught in

English

Chinese

Skills

Mandarin chinese

Availability of a typical week

(GMT -05:00)

New York

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I am a Royal Academy fine art graduate and have taught for many years, teaching all ages and abilities. These classes are for everyone, whether its for pre-school children experimenting making masks, puppets or paintings, student's needing support with their portfolios and sketch books or those who are complete beginners and want to learn a new skill.
These lessons will be adapted to support each students particular need. My goal is to help individuals to get the most out of these lessons, supporting them to gain confidence with creating artworks and gaining skills using different painting and drawing mediums and lastly (but most importantly) to have fun!

Art is a creative activity of human skills and creativity such as sculpture, painting, literature, dancing, music to mention but a few.
These activities has over the years been used to demonstrate man’s ability to pass down testimonies stories from one generation to another, As well as historic activities.

Develop your Artistic skills and learn how to do realistic Drawings and Sketches using Graphite and Colored pencils. Whether it’s Still life or Portraits you’ll be able to learn How to do the initial Sketch, the Shading and the Coloring of your subject.

I have experience in teaching secondary school Mathematics (for o-levels) and high school Mathematics (for a-levels). Come to class if you have questions regarding applied mathematics, calculus, linear algebra, statistics up to high school level.

I'm passionate about art illustration and have a bachelor degree within art illustration. I know how difficult is can be to start your art journey or improve if your already interested within art, i'm here to help. My goal to keep students challenged and entertained within these lessons. I also provided homework after each lesson.

Shapes is the key to drawing freely and effectively. This is done through obseravtion a vital skill for artists to produce amazing and accurate drawings. I've designed this course as guide whether a beginner or advanced, this is made for people who want to start to improve within drawing.

You'll learn how to identity shapes within photographes and your favorite artists using 2d/3d shapes. Use those shapes to draw images and build visual memeory for future drawings. And finally create a full illustration using what you've learnt.

I'm a graduated Civil Engineer with a First Class honors degree from Kingston University and currently doing my masters in Environmental Management at the same university. I used to tutor my neighborhood kids while i was prepping my GCSE O'/Ls and A/Ls (Math stream).
I've a working experience in the civil engineering field from 2015 - 2023.

My name is Hugo, I am a passionate artist and educator based in the vibrant city
of London. With a background in sculpture, painting, and drawing, I've had
the privilege of delving into the world of art both as a creator and as a
mentor. As an experienced tutor, I'm excited to share my knowledge and
artistic journey with you. We will work on your skills from the ground up or pick up where you left before. Every lesson is personalized to you and I can teach you any medium and material you want to learn. From oil and acrylic painting to even sculpture if you wish.

I am a native Chinese speaker. I can teach you pronouncation the words correctly.
My courses are for anyone who loves to learn Chinese!
As I have lived in China for 20 years, my Chinese language skills are very high. The length of the course is customised to each individual's needs and each session is one hour long. I can take you through different scenarios to learn how to communicate in authentic Chinese. This is different from many systematic courses where I don't teach you how to take a test. My course will make you feel very relaxed.

1. Interactive Teaching: Encourages students to engage in language exchange and discussions in a relaxed environment, quickly improving their speaking skills and gaining fluency in daily Chinese conversations.

2. Cultural Integration: Incorporates elements of Chinese history, traditions, festivals, and modern society, allowing students to experience rich cultural contexts while learning the language.

3. Personalized Tutoring: Provides customized learning plans tailored to the different levels and needs of individual learners.

4. Flexible Course Schedule: Offers both online and offline learning options with flexible timing, suitable for learners in different locations and with varying schedules.

I specialize in tutoring Mandarin for native speaker and non-native speaker. I am gratuated in Malaysia and China, specialist of teaching Mandarin for native and non native speakers. I have been teaching in primary schools, secondary schools and adults. I also teach Maths in primary school!

I can speak fluently in English Mandarin, Cantonese, Hakka, and Bahasa Malaysia. I was teaching over 10 years in Malaysia and 5 years in the UK.

Everyone is different. So I will prepare the lesson base on your level and your needs or purpose of your learning. I'm a friendly and talkative teacher, you may ask me anything about what you like to know about the Language and the culture of Chinese people in China and Malaysia!

If you are an absolute beginner, don't worry, just talk to me. I will answer and clear all your questions. Feel free to contact with me!

Native Chinese speaker with an IELTS score of 7 in English and holder of the Certificate of Mandarin Proficiency.
As a mother, I have developed a strong ability to engage with children and ignite their deepest interests.

Education

- 2008: Earned a bachelor’s degree in Teaching Chinese as a Second Language from Zhejiang University, one of the top 3 universities in China.
- 2010: Completed a master’s degree in Aesthetics (Philosophy of Art) from Zhejiang University.
- 2024: Completed a master’s degree in Digital Humanities from King’s College London.

This class is designed for children and beginners who are interested in learning Chinese (Mandarin). We will focus on developing basic speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills through fun and interactive activities.

In addition to language learning, I also introduce stories from Chinese history, legends, and traditional culture to make the lessons engaging and meaningful. Students will not only learn how to use Chinese in daily life but also gain a deeper understanding of China’s rich cultural background.

Whether your goal is to improve Mandarin communication or explore Chinese history, I will adapt the class to your level and interests.

I am a Royal Academy fine art graduate and have taught for many years, teaching all ages and abilities. These classes are for everyone, whether its for pre-school children experimenting making masks, puppets or paintings, student's needing support with their portfolios and sketch books or those who are complete beginners and want to learn a new skill.
These lessons will be adapted to support each students particular need. My goal is to help individuals to get the most out of these lessons, supporting them to gain confidence with creating artworks and gaining skills using different painting and drawing mediums and lastly (but most importantly) to have fun!

Art is a creative activity of human skills and creativity such as sculpture, painting, literature, dancing, music to mention but a few.
These activities has over the years been used to demonstrate man’s ability to pass down testimonies stories from one generation to another, As well as historic activities.

Develop your Artistic skills and learn how to do realistic Drawings and Sketches using Graphite and Colored pencils. Whether it’s Still life or Portraits you’ll be able to learn How to do the initial Sketch, the Shading and the Coloring of your subject.

I have experience in teaching secondary school Mathematics (for o-levels) and high school Mathematics (for a-levels). Come to class if you have questions regarding applied mathematics, calculus, linear algebra, statistics up to high school level.

I'm passionate about art illustration and have a bachelor degree within art illustration. I know how difficult is can be to start your art journey or improve if your already interested within art, i'm here to help. My goal to keep students challenged and entertained within these lessons. I also provided homework after each lesson.

Shapes is the key to drawing freely and effectively. This is done through obseravtion a vital skill for artists to produce amazing and accurate drawings. I've designed this course as guide whether a beginner or advanced, this is made for people who want to start to improve within drawing.

You'll learn how to identity shapes within photographes and your favorite artists using 2d/3d shapes. Use those shapes to draw images and build visual memeory for future drawings. And finally create a full illustration using what you've learnt.

I'm a graduated Civil Engineer with a First Class honors degree from Kingston University and currently doing my masters in Environmental Management at the same university. I used to tutor my neighborhood kids while i was prepping my GCSE O'/Ls and A/Ls (Math stream).
I've a working experience in the civil engineering field from 2015 - 2023.

My name is Hugo, I am a passionate artist and educator based in the vibrant city
of London. With a background in sculpture, painting, and drawing, I've had
the privilege of delving into the world of art both as a creator and as a
mentor. As an experienced tutor, I'm excited to share my knowledge and
artistic journey with you. We will work on your skills from the ground up or pick up where you left before. Every lesson is personalized to you and I can teach you any medium and material you want to learn. From oil and acrylic painting to even sculpture if you wish.

I am a native Chinese speaker. I can teach you pronouncation the words correctly.
My courses are for anyone who loves to learn Chinese!
As I have lived in China for 20 years, my Chinese language skills are very high. The length of the course is customised to each individual's needs and each session is one hour long. I can take you through different scenarios to learn how to communicate in authentic Chinese. This is different from many systematic courses where I don't teach you how to take a test. My course will make you feel very relaxed.

1. Interactive Teaching: Encourages students to engage in language exchange and discussions in a relaxed environment, quickly improving their speaking skills and gaining fluency in daily Chinese conversations.

2. Cultural Integration: Incorporates elements of Chinese history, traditions, festivals, and modern society, allowing students to experience rich cultural contexts while learning the language.

3. Personalized Tutoring: Provides customized learning plans tailored to the different levels and needs of individual learners.

4. Flexible Course Schedule: Offers both online and offline learning options with flexible timing, suitable for learners in different locations and with varying schedules.

I specialize in tutoring Mandarin for native speaker and non-native speaker. I am gratuated in Malaysia and China, specialist of teaching Mandarin for native and non native speakers. I have been teaching in primary schools, secondary schools and adults. I also teach Maths in primary school!

I can speak fluently in English Mandarin, Cantonese, Hakka, and Bahasa Malaysia. I was teaching over 10 years in Malaysia and 5 years in the UK.

Everyone is different. So I will prepare the lesson base on your level and your needs or purpose of your learning. I'm a friendly and talkative teacher, you may ask me anything about what you like to know about the Language and the culture of Chinese people in China and Malaysia!

If you are an absolute beginner, don't worry, just talk to me. I will answer and clear all your questions. Feel free to contact with me!

Native Chinese speaker with an IELTS score of 7 in English and holder of the Certificate of Mandarin Proficiency.
As a mother, I have developed a strong ability to engage with children and ignite their deepest interests.

Education

- 2008: Earned a bachelor’s degree in Teaching Chinese as a Second Language from Zhejiang University, one of the top 3 universities in China.
- 2010: Completed a master’s degree in Aesthetics (Philosophy of Art) from Zhejiang University.
- 2024: Completed a master’s degree in Digital Humanities from King’s College London.

This class is designed for children and beginners who are interested in learning Chinese (Mandarin). We will focus on developing basic speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills through fun and interactive activities.

In addition to language learning, I also introduce stories from Chinese history, legends, and traditional culture to make the lessons engaging and meaningful. Students will not only learn how to use Chinese in daily life but also gain a deeper understanding of China’s rich cultural background.

Whether your goal is to improve Mandarin communication or explore Chinese history, I will adapt the class to your level and interests.

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