classes
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.
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 […]
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. […]
Four Gentlemen ~ A Brush Painting Workshop for Beginners ~ starting September 28
Learn to paint in 5 zoom lessons! Thursdays, from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm, Pacific Daylight Time. Learn the basics in Chinese brush painting, explore different techniques in rendering Orchids, Chrysanthemums, Bamboo, Plum Blossoms, and Landscape. This program is for beginner to intermediate level learners who are interested to deepen their appreciation of art and culture. […]
Calligraphy with Pauline ~
for Beginners, both Chinese and Non-Chinese learners Chinese writing has a history of over 5,000 years. Amazingly it is a written language that is still in use today. The Art of Calligraphy ~ the art of writing beautiful characters, is an art form that has been compared to a dance of the brush, the taichi of […]
Asian Heritage Month -Virtual Workshop
Chinese Painting & Chinese Calligraphy Celebrate Asian Heritage Month by learning Chinese brush painting and calligraphy in four easy lessons. The program is for beginners and intermediate learners. • Using ink and watercolors, learn the basic techniques of Chinese painting to render seasonal flowers, fruits, and small animals. • Learn simple Chinese phrases and write your name […]
Art of the Brush ~ a Virtual Brush Painting Workshop
Experience the Joys of Chinese brush painting in the comfort of your home with expertise instructions and practical hands-on lessons. Learn to paint in 4 easy lessons! Learn the basics in Chinese brush painting, explore different techniques in rendering seasonal flowers, fruits, and small animals. This program is for beginner to intermediate level learners who […]
Learn How to Paint Small Animals
Celebrate the holidays and get a DIY Art Kit <I love to Paint Animals> — created by art instructor and Asian Art Museum docent Pauline Tsui. Have fun with your family and friends during Covid’s stay-at-home protocol. Make a request for a kit and order it as a Special Present to a distanced friend. Here’s […]
Colors of Autumn: Introduction to Chinese Painting & Calligraphy
A beginners workshop to explore basic techniques in Chinese brush painting and calligraphy. In this workshop, we will include the use of slideshow, videos, and live demo to engage students. Learn to paint flowers, plants, or small animals using Chinese ink or watercolors. A suggested art supplies list will be emailed to participants, participants can […]
Painting with Pauline 