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Chinese Brush Painting

Chinese brush painting
ART X 430

In this course, students explore the spontaneous style of Chinese Brush Painting through hands-on step-by-step instruction.

Typically Available
Fall
Winter
Summer
Duration
As few as 11 weeks
Units
4.0
Current Formats
In Person
Cost
Starting at $875.00

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What you can learn.

Explore the legends, romantic stories, and symbolic spirituality of this art form
Show the vitality of nature by executing your painting in a lively way, moving of the brush in a simple, dynamic, and powerful manner
Receive detailed instructions on appropriate use of rice paper, brushes, colors, and ink
Paint subjects such as flowers, landscapes, and animals

About This Course

In Chinese art and culture, a flower is never merely a flower nor scenery merely a place; each has its legends, romantic stories and symbolic spirituality. Take a journey into the world of Chinese Brush Painting in this comprehensive 11-week course which offers an in-depth exploration of its theory, materials, techniques, skills and subjects. Through lectures, demonstrations, discussion and live step-by-step instruction, students learn basic skills and concepts, then build up to more advanced techniques and compositions. Subjects include floral, landscape and animals. Topics include detailed instructions on appropriate use of rice paper, brushes, colors and ink. For beginning to advanced students.

Winter 2026 Schedule

Date
Details
Format
 
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Wednesday 7:00PM - 10:00PM PT
Instructor:
REG#
406352
Fee:
$875.00
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UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
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Deadline
Refunds only available from November 03, 2025 to January 18, 2026
Schedule
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Date
Time
Location
Lab
Wed Jan 7, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 217
Lab
Wed Jan 14, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 217
Lab
Wed Jan 21, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 217
Lab
Wed Jan 28, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 217
Lab
Wed Feb 4, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 217
Lab
Wed Feb 11, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 217
Lab
Wed Feb 18, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 217
Lab
Wed Feb 25, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 217
Lab
Wed Mar 4, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 217
Lab
Wed Mar 11, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 217
Lab
Wed Mar 18, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 217

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