1. CHINESE CALLIGRAPHY & PAINTING 书法与国画

2. BRUSHES The brushes should be soaked in water for 10-15 minutes prior to their first use. After each use, the brushes should be cleaned and the original 'point" can be reestablished simply by using your fingers to create a point while still wet.

3. INK GRINDING STONE

4. INK STICKS The" trick" is to use very little water. Water should be "dripped" upon the stone surface. The ink stick should be rubbed against the moistened stone surface in a circular manner. Depending upon the desire for color intensity the artist will dip the brush upon different areas of the stone. The more water, the less intense the color of the black ink. Ink will collect in the small reservoir of the stone, but it also can be drawn from the overall rock surface. The ink should be kept away from the face.

5. PAPER Special types of paper are used in East Asian calligraphy. In China, Xuanzhi ( 宣紙 ) is the preferred type of paper. It is made from the Tartar wingceltis, as well as other materials including rice, the paper mulberry, bamboo, hemp, etc.

6. HOW TO HOLD THE BRUSH It is best to hold the brush using the forefinger and the thumb. The brush can then rest against the middle finger. The brush should be held upright arm and elbow raised with the hand not touching the paper. The brush should always be held at a point slightly above center allowing for more controlled movements.

7. Getting ink

11. COME TO OUR CALLIGRAPHY DESK GET YOUR NAME TRANSLATED INTO CHINESE WRITTEN OUT BEAUTIFULLY BY OUR CALLIGRAPHER

12. CHINESE PAPER-CUT

13. They were used for religious and ceremonial purposes. They have special significance on festivals and holidays. It is customary to decorate entrances with paper cuts during the Spring Festival to celebrate the Chinese New Year. The paper cuts are supposed to bring good luck. One of China's most popular folk arts is paper- cut

14. Red paper is commonly used, since red is the most auspicious color in CHINA.

15. However, multi- colored paper cuts can also be found.

16. Tools: Knife

17. Scissors

20. 3-D

21. 恭喜发财 Kung Hei Fat Choy May Prosperity Be With You

23. 5 TIGERS BY A 70-YEAR-OLD LADY

26. COME AND WORK ON A CHINESE PAPERCUT WITH US AND BRING HOME A BEAUTIFUL PIECE OF YOUR OWN ARTWORK (at our “hands-on” table)

27. SPRING