Construction of Paradise: Principles of Chinese Classical Garden

Construction of Paradise
What is a garden, and why is it called a garden? 
Why create gardens, and for what purpose should gardens exist? 
What defines a garden, and how are…read more

The Order of Nature: Geometry and Patterns

This module will encourage students to contemplate Geometry’s true inherent meaning in the realm of the order of nature. Students will experience geometry as a contemplative discipline. The skill…read more

Alchemy of Colour: Methods and Materials

This course consists of three independent but interrelated units. Unit One: The Making of Western Traditional Pigments The earth is the natural apothecary of the arts, hidden within its…read more

The Order of Nature: Geometrical Design Principles

Deepen knowledge of geometry by studying patterns and proportions of six-, eight-, twelve- and ten-fold symmetries and their associated proportional systems. Students will also be shown patterns…read more

The Constitution of Shanshui: Landscape and Geomancy

Part one: in three dedicated lectures, Prof. Ding Xiyuan will analyse the formation of Chinese landscape painting (shanshui), explain the ‘five elements’ theory embedded in shanshui art, and…read more

Give Form to Myriad Things: Calligraphy

There will be two main areas of instruction, as follows 1. The history and practice of calligraphy; 2. The role of the written character and of traditional ideographic studies in the development…read more

The Language of Nature: Design Motifs

This course consists two sessions,each could be registered separately. 1、01.14-01.18  Painting and Illumination Techniques from the Islamic World  2、01.21-01.25 Islamic…read more

Design Principles Applied to Ceramics: Tile Making

Pattern making and decorative tiling have been key elements of architecture in both Eastern and Western cultures across the centuries. This intensive three-week course will guide you step-by-…read more

Cosmic Body: Principles of the Buddhist Figure

This course gives a brief introduction to the principles of Buddhist portraiture in Thangka paintings of the Jonang lineage. Taking the proportional system used…read more

Design Principles Applied to Wood Products: Marquetry with Veneers

This course introduces students to the craft of marquetry – wood veneer decoration. Marquetry techniques have been used extensively in Europe, India and the Middle East to decorate wooden items…read more

One-Day Workshop: Western Traditional Marquetry Techniques

Marquetry techniques have been used for many centuries in Europe, India and the Middle East to decorate wooden items of different scales, from tables to musical instruments to small boxes. In…read more

Construction of Paradise: Principles of Chinese Classical Garden

This course takes students through the compositional elements and design principles ofthe traditional Chinese garden, and encourages them to think about the significance of…read more

Design Principles Applied to Textiles

This course combines theory with practice to cultivate students’ interests and practical skills in textiles and it design and production. Learn about the history and development of textile…read more

Decoding Royal Traditional Arts: Art Youth Summer Camp

The Prince’s Foundation School of Traditional Arts and The Palace Museum jointly unveil for you the secret of royal art of East and West. Experts from the School of Traditional Arts and Palace…read more

Alchemy of Colour: Methods and Materials

This course consists of three independent but interrelated units. Unit One: The Making of Western Traditional Pigments The earth is the natural apothecary of the arts, hidden within its…read more

Give Form to Myriad Things: Calligraphy

There are two main areas of instruction, as follows: 
1. The history and practice of calligraphy; 
2. The role of the written character and of traditional ideographic studies in…read more

The Order of Nature: Geometrical Design Principles

Deepen knowledge of geometry by studying patterns and proportions of six-, eight-, twelve- and ten-fold symmetries and their associated proportional systems. Students will also be shown patterns…read more

Design Principles Applied to Wood Products: Marquetry with Veneers

This course introduces students to the craft of marquetry – wood veneer decoration. Marquetry techniques have been used extensively in Europe, India and the Middle East to decorate wooden items…read more

Design Principles Applied to Ceramic Tiles

Decorative tiling and pattern making have over the centuries been key elements in the arts of both Eastern and Western cultures.  Beautiful motifs expressed through skilled craft techniques…read more

The Language of Nature: Design Compositions and Painting Techniques

This course consists two sessions,each could be registered separately. 1、02.17-02.21  Painting and Illumination Techniques from the Islamic World  2、02.24-02.28 Islamic Patterns…read more

Design Principles Applied to Ceramic Tiles

Decorative tiling and pattern making have over the centuries been key elements in the arts of both Eastern and Western cultures.  Beautiful motifs expressed through skilled craft techniques…read more

The Constitution of Shanshui: Landscape and Geomancy

Part 1: In a series of thematic lectures, Prof. Ding Xiyuan analyses the formation of Chinese landscape painting (shanshui), explain the ‘five elements’ theory embedded in shanshui art, and…read more

Construction of Paradise: Principles of the Chinese Classical Garden

This course takes students through the compositional elements and design principles of the traditional Chinese garden, and encourages them to think about the significance of landscape painting to…read more

Mortise-and-Tenon Lifestyle: Habitats and Furniture

Course Description In traditional China, people loved wood: They lived in wooden houses and used wooden furniture. Wood is a warm and gentle material and most deeply expresses the Chinese people…read more

The Order of Nature: Geometry and Patterns

This module will encourage students to contemplate Geometry’s true inherent meaning in the realm of the order of nature. Students will experience geometry as a contemplative discipline. The skill…read more

The Order of Nature: Geometry and Patterns

Subject：Geometry
Location：KFSTA China Centre Yuan Centre
107 Shiquan St., Suzhou
Dates：2024.10.14 - 2024.10.25
Tutor: Ana Maria GiraldoGeometric order is a state of balance, just like…read more

The Language of Nature: Design Motifs

The course will be delivered in-person by Tutor Mahrukh Bashir, with supporting and translating by a Tutor Assistant.This course will teach students about the cross-cultural exchange between…read more

The Alchemy of Colour: Methods & Materials

Unit One:The Alchemy of ColourDuring this workshop students will explore the traditional processes by which pure pigments are extracted from their natural sources in the form of earth, rocks,…read more

Cosmic Body: Principles of the Buddhist Figure

This course gives a brief introduction to the principles of Buddhist portraiture in Thangka paintings of the Jonang lineage. Taking the proportional system used in images of Buddhist deities as…read more

Design Principles Applied to Ceramic Tiles: The Marriage of Geometry and Biomorph

Drawing from a practical understanding of geometry, biomorphic design, colour harmony, symmetry and tessellations, students will engage with the craft of hand-painted ceramics. A study of tiles…read more

Giving Form to Myriad Things: Calligraphy

Under the skilled instruction of tutor Lu Dadong, the morning section of this course will address the historical development of calligraphy from two main perspectives: firstly, as a history of…read more