This course is a systematic Chinese calligraphy introduction designed for international learners, focusing on the most standard and foundational form, Regular Script (Kaishu). It teaches not only how to write beautiful Chinese characters but also guides learners into the deeper world of calligraphy, where aesthetics, philosophy, and mind-body cultivation converge.
The full course consists of 38 in-depth lessons (totaling 2 hours 50 minutes), strictly following the traditional learning path of calligraphy: from understanding, tools, and posture, to brush techniques, strokes, and finally writing complete characters. The course is designed scientifically, ensuring a solid foundation at every step, enabling learners to start from zero safely and correctly, avoiding hard-to-correct bad habits.
Tip: After mastering the basics of Regular Script, you may continue exploring more expressive scripts or other arts, such as “Introduction to Running Script” or “Chinese Tea Ceremony,” to deepen your artistic expression.
Practical Skills and Knowledge
Acquire a deep artistic skill: Systematically master the core techniques and aesthetic principles of Chinese calligraphy.
Understand the structural beauty of Chinese characters: Through writing, intuitively grasp the construction logic and balance of Chinese characters as pictograms.
Develop the ability for continuous self-study: The course provides methods and tools, such as practice grids, to enable continued progress after course completion.
Mind-Body Health and Spiritual Cultivation
Deep mindfulness practice: Calligraphy requires extreme focus, making it an excellent dynamic meditation for training presence and clearing distractions.
Effectively relieve stress and anxiety: Regular writing practice significantly lowers heart rate, relaxes the nervous system, and brings inner calm and stability.
Cultivate patience and perseverance: Repetition and refinement of each stroke nurture character and persistence.
Enhance aesthetics and cultural literacy: Directly experience and understand the aesthetic essence of traditional Chinese culture through brush and ink.
38 carefully structured HD video lessons (170 minutes), divided into four learning stages
Stage 1: Begin the Journey (Lessons 1–7)
Build a cognitive framework, understand tools, and establish the most important brush-holding and sitting posture standards.
Stage 2: Lay the Foundation (Lessons 8–16)
Delve into core techniques, systematically mastering the eight basic strokes of the “Eight Principles of Yong.”
Stage 3: Form Characters (Lessons 17–33)
Apply strokes to write 16 structurally classic and meaningful characters, progressing from simple to complex.
Stage 4: Comprehend the Way (Lessons 34–36)
Enhance understanding of spatial composition and experience calligraphy as meditation and lifelong practice.
Single Lesson Structure Example (for stroke lessons)
Stroke demonstration and detailed explanation: HD close-ups show the complete writing process of each stroke, analyzing the starting point, movement, and ending, including strength and direction.
Common mistakes analysis: Clearly identify the most common beginner errors for that stroke (e.g., uneven pressure, incorrect angles) and provide correction methods.
Practice guidance and tips: Offer practice rhythm and highlight essential principles for practicing the stroke.
Application in characters: Demonstrate how the stroke is used in subsequent characters, creating a learning connection.
Extremely traditional and systematic: Follows the core path of traditional calligraphy teaching, ensuring authenticity and scientific structure.
Highly detailed teaching: Every detail (such as ink dipping and brush tip adjustment) is shown in close-up and explained thoroughly, suitable for absolute beginners.
Emphasis on the correct starting point: Extensive time is devoted to correcting posture and basic strokes, key to writing good characters and avoiding injury, such as wrist strain.
Deep cultural content: Not only teaches “how to write,” but also explains “why it is written this way,” incorporating history, philosophy, and aesthetics.
Dual nourishment of body and mind: Course design explicitly treats calligraphy as mind-body practice, offering tangible spiritual benefits.
Lifetime review: Lessons can be replayed, slowed down, or paused to repeatedly observe masterful brushwork.
Support via WhatsApp
Certificate of Completion awarded
International learners interested in Chinese traditional culture, art, and the aesthetics of Chinese characters.
Those seeking a creative hobby or mindfulness practice that enhances focus, creativity, and inner calm.
Art or design professionals seeking inspiration from Eastern calligraphy.
Learners of all ages, especially teenagers wishing to develop patience and attention to detail (recommended under adult supervision).
Anyone who wishes to engage with their inner self through a graceful and profound practice.
Online streaming, unlimited access after purchase.
Visit wonderorient.com, go to “My Courses,” and log in with your email and password to access your course.
Prepare necessary tools: For the best learning experience, we strongly recommend at least one mixed-hair brush, one bottle of ink, one sheet of Xuan paper, and one felt mat. The course provides detailed guidance on selection.
Patience is the foremost virtue: Calligraphy progress takes time. Do not rush results; enjoy each practice session itself, not just the outcome.
Create a quiet practice environment: Find an undisturbed space and time to fully immerse yourself in brush and ink.
Respect tradition but do not fear it: Although calligraphy is profound, this course offers the most beginner-friendly entry. Approach it with a relaxed and exploratory mindset.
Consistency brings transformation: Regular short practice sessions are more effective than occasional long sessions. Integrate calligraphy into your weekly routine.
Chinese Calligraphy
With 35 years of practice, Master Yan Shaolong is a distinguished Chinese calligrapher, trained by numerous masters. For the past decade, he has dedicated himself to teaching, transforming writing into a practice of mindfulness.
His works are sought-after by collectors, and he is frequently invited to universities and corporations to share the philosophy of calligraphy. He has guided many students to become accomplished artists themselves. Master Yan's true gift lies in guiding you to find a profound sense of focus and tranquility in the rhythmic flow of ink and brush, offering a peaceful escape from the modern world.
