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Chinese Calligraphy Workshop for Adults

Tuesday, January 19, 2010
1:00 - 2:30 PM
Old Capitol Mall
1117 University Capitol Centre
Iowa City, IA

Program:
Find out about the history of Chinese Calligraphy and how it has changed over the centuries. Get hands-on experience (using calligraphy ink and brushes). Dr. Ramon Lim will begin this workshop with a lecture and PowerPoint and then be available to guide participants through the hands-on section of the class. Our Confucius Institute instructors Ms. SUN Qian and Ms. Xu Xiaona will be on hand to assist with this event.

Instructor Bio:
Dr. Ramon Lim is Professor Emeritus of Neurology at the University of Iowa. At a younger age, he reveled in abstract painting and was a winner in a national competition held by the Art Association of the Philippines. While doing science in mid-career in America, he discovered calligraphy as a means of artistic expression. Currently Vice President of the Calligraphic Society of the Rocky Mountain Area, Lim was a winner in the 8th International Calligraphic Competition held in Shanghai in 2005. Dr. Lim’s calligraphic works are on display at Chait Galleries Downtown, 218 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240.

Enrollment Information: To enroll, please mail, fax, or email your completed enrollment form to Rebecca Kessler (see addresses below). There is no charge for participating in this event.

Rebecca Kessler
The Confucius Institute at The University of IA
1120 University Capitol Centre
Iowa City, IA 52242-5500
Fax #: 319-335-3345
Email: confucius@uiowa.edu

Co-Sponsor: This event is c0-sponsored with the Iowa City/Johnson County Senior Center.

Special Accomodations: If you need special accommodations to attend this event, please contact Rebecca Kessler.