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SHORT COURSES
Chinese Ink Painting I - VX
Learn the techniques and nuances of Chinese ink painting to create your own traditional or contemporary art pieces. In this course, you will be introduced to the medium of Chinese ink, colour pigments, water and different brushes to create beautiful paintings of flowers, trees and scenery. A special emphasis will be placed on brush technique and composition.
The prerequisite for level II and above courses is the completion of the previous level or prior experience. Applicants who wish to join level II and above and have prior experience in Chinese ink painting are required to submit art works for the trainer’s review. Applicants with no prior experience are encouraged to start from level I.
About the trainer
Lim Choon Jin is a renowned Singapore contemporary ink artist with a Bachelor of Arts (Hons First Class) and a Master in Arts (Fine Arts) from RMIT (LASALLE-SIA College of the Arts). He has received recognition in prestigious art competitions and awards.
Lim's unique style of calligraphy and Chinese ink showcases abstraction and dissociation, creating a captivating mental spatial experience for viewers. Despite his passion for art since childhood, Lim pursued a teaching career before dedicating himself full-time to painting after retiring from the Ministry of Education in 1998. His inspirations stem from his travels and deep observations of nature, and he deftly creates his artworks without pre-tracings, relying on years of experience in Chinese ink painting to guide him. His exceptional works are sought after by both corporations and private collectors, making him a prominent figure in the arts community.
Note: Course trainers are, on occasion, subject to change with short notice.
COURSE SCHEDULE
Chinese Ink Painting I
| No. of classes | Days | Dates | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Every Mon & Thu | 26 Feb – 21 Mar 2024 | 1:00pm – 4:00pm |
Chinese Ink Painting II
| No. of classes | Days | Dates | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Every Mon & Thu | 15 Apr – 9 May 2024 | 1:00pm – 4:00pm |
Chinese Ink Painting III
| No. of classes | Days | Dates | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Every Mon & Thu | 27 May – 24 Jun 2024 | 1:00pm – 4:00pm |
Chinese Ink Painting IV
| No. of classes | Days | Dates | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Every Mon & Thu | 15 Jul – 8 Aug 2024 | 1:00pm – 4:00pm |
Chinese Ink Painting V - VII
Available on demand / upon invitation.
Chinese Ink Painting VIII
| No. of classes | Days | Dates | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Every Mon & Thu | 15 Apr – 9 May 2024 | 9:00am – 12:00pm |
Chinese Ink Painting IX
| No. of classes | Days | Dates | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Every Mon & Thu | 27 May – 24 Jun 2024 | 9:00am – 12:00pm |
Chinese Ink Painting X – XV
Available on demand / upon invitation.
Application Information
To be advised before the course’s start date.
Cost of materials: approximately $60, to be purchased by participants.
Prospective art students, art enthusiasts, teachers and/or anyone interested in mastering Chinese ink painting skills.
$500.00
Note: Course fee not inclusive of application fee and GST.
$295.00
(after National Silver Academy (NSA) subsidy)
Note: NSA fee is inclusive of GST.