Art News
Coming February 2026: Brush Art Workshops – Event at the Asian Art Museum Chong Moon Lee Center for Asian Art and Culture
Monthly Makers — Family-friendly art workshops every Sunday in February, featuring Chinese brush painting with Pauline Tsui. Every week Pauline will teach a new subject, from small animals to flowers, zodiac animals Year of the Horse, bouquets of fruits, etc. Learn to make lucky banners, Fei Chun, with symbols for prosperity and longevity~ we are going paint the Horse! […]
New in November: Art of the Brush at the Asian Art Museum Chong Moon Lee Center for Asian Art and Culture
Monthly Makers offers family-friendly art workshops every Sunday in November, led by Pauline Tsui. Participants will learn various subjects, including Chinese brush painting of small animals, flowers, seasonal fruits, and the Dragon on November 23. Workshops are held from 1:30 to 2:30 pm at the Koret Education Center. Admission is free for children under 12.
Spring Programs: Jan/Feb/March 2026
New Zoom classes in Chinese Painting & Calligraphy will be announced soon. Programs include Beginners and Intermediate classes, focusing on various brush painting techniques and projects, and a Calligraphy program suitable for all levels. Fees range from $30 to $120.
Celebrate AAPI Painting with PiA Workshops
In honor of AAPI Heritage Month, Pauline is inviting you to join her hands-on workshops where you’ll learn to paint seasonal flowers, fruits, and small animals using Chinese brush painting techniques. The workshops will be a wonderful opportunity to explore and appreciate Asian art and culture. You’ll learn basic brush techniques while celebrating the beauty […]
Lunar New Year 2025 Celebrations
Celebrate the Year of the Snake ~~ See families in their best new clothes, adults handing out red envelopes to children and their still single friends… Line up to cheer for the lion dancers, sounds of the drum and gong during the New Year Parade … Get a glimpse of the colorful lanterns against the night […]
Celebrate AAPI Painting with Pauline Workshops
In celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in May, we are offering an Introduction to Chinese Brush Painting workshop taught by Bay Area artist Pauline Tsui. Celebrate the joys of Chinese Painting and learn to paint seasonal flowers, fruits, and small animals. This workshop teaches basic painting techniques and promotes cultural appreciation through art. All […]
Introduction to Chinese Painting
Explore the art of Chinese brush painting with ink and watercolors. Learn to render flowers of the four seasons, fruits, and small animals. This art-and-culture series will enable participants to deepen their appreciation of Asian culture and enjoyment in art making. Beginners level for learners. All ages welcome, children aged 7 and younger must be accompanied […]
Spring Festival 2024 ~ Year of the Dragon
Celebrate 2024 Year of the Dragon ~ Day One, see families in their best new clothes, adults handing out red envelopes to children and their friends. Line up to cheer the lion dancers, hear the sounds of the drums and gongs during the Lunar New Year Parade… Day Fifteen, oh it is the first full […]
Leap Into Spring ~ Chinese Painting in 5 easy lessons
Learn to paint in 5 zoom lessons! Thursdays, from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm, Pacific Time. Learn the basics in Chinese brush painting, explore different techniques in rendering seasonal flowers, fruits, small animals, and scenic landscapes. This program is for beginner to intermediate level learners who are interested to deepen their appreciation of art and culture. […]
Mid Autumn Moon Festival Calligraphy Workshop
Join us to celebrate the Mid Autumn Moon Festival! The San Mateo County Libraries and Pauline Tsui present a number of workshops in September: Beginning with a brief talk on the Customs of Mid Autumn, story of the Moon Goddess and the Rabbit in the Jade Palace, to follow with a recitation of a classical […]
Painting with Pauline 