Local artist Jojo Liu demonstrates and teaches the fundamentals of Chinese calligraphy.

Los Gatos Library invites adult patrons to an in-person workshop on Chinese calligraphy. Join us for an immersive experience and discover the beauty of strokes, characters, and cultural expression. You can take your creations home with you!

Local artist Jojo Liu demonstrates the art of of traditional Chinese calligraphy. Liu will be teaching you how to hold a brush, write basic strokes and write standing. 

Liu is a San Francisco based art instructor at Pacific Art League.

Space limited. Reservations required: (415) 355-5600.

Connect:

JoJo Liu - Website | JoJo Liu - Instagram

Celebrate the Year of the Horse by joining artist Jojo Liu for a Chinese calligraphy workshop where participants will design their own traditional Chinese couplets. In this 60-minute session, you’ll learn the essentials of Chinese calligraphy—brush control, stroke order, and character composition—as you create meaningful couplets to bring good fortune and joy to your home for the Lunar New Year. Program in Cantonese. For adults and children ages 6 and older.

Space limited. Reservations required: (415) 355-5615.

慶賀馬年，參加藝術家 Jojo Liu 的中國書法工作坊，設計專屬自己的傳統揮春。在這個1小時的活動裏，認識中國書法的精萃：毛筆掌控，筆劃次序，及中文字結構 - 創造有意義的賀年揮春，在農曆新年, 為你的家迎來好運與歡欣。活動以粵語進行。歡迎六歲或以上人士參加。

名額有限，報名請致電: (415) 355-5615。

Join us for an introduction to the art of Chinese calligraphy with Jojo Liu! To celebrate the Lunar New Year (the Year of the Horse), our instructor will be teaching the art of traditional Chinese calligraphy basics including holding a brush, writing basic strokes, and New Year sayings. 

All Ages - Registration Required

Generously funded by the Library Foundation of Contra Costa.

Lunar New Year Calligraphy Workshop

Welcome the Year of the Horse with a special calligraphy workshop led by Jojo Liu! 

This class introduces the fundamentals of Chinese calligraphy, including brush techniques, stroke order, and the writing of auspicious New Year phrases. By the end of the workshop, participants will have created their own elegant calligraphy pieces to take home.

For Adults and older Teens, ages 15 and up. 

No registration; however space is limited to the first 25 participants

Taught by Jojo Liu of Jojo's Calligraphy.  Ms. Liu was taught and inspired by her grandfather to practice Chinese calligraphy from a young age. With her love and passion for creative arts, Ms. Liu adopted a modern twist to traditional Chinese calligraphy. Her work is the perfect balance of traditional calligraphy art with modern flare.

Library staff may take photos, videos, or audio recordings at our events. Please tell us if you do not wish to be photographed, video-recorded, or audio-recorded. We will always respect your requests!

An ASL (American Sign Language) interpreter or closed captioning can be provided for this program if requested at least seven (7) days in advance. For assistance, please contact your library or accessibility@aclibrary.org.

Celebrate the Lunar New Year of the Horse with a special calligraphy workshop taught by JoJo Liu. This event will introduce the fundamentals of Chinese calligraphy, including brush use, stroke sequence, and the art of writing auspicious Chinese New Year greetings.

Class is available in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin. Materials will be suitable for varying abilities. All supplies will be provided to registered participants. Sponsored by the San Ramon Library Foundation.

參加由JoJo Liu教授的特色書法班來慶祝農曆马年。是次活動將介紹中國書法的基礎，包括毛筆運用、筆劃次序，和吉祥賀年字句的書寫藝術。

提供英语、粤语和普通话授课。提供的用品包括适合残疾人使用的画笔。所有物资将提供给已注册的参与者。由圣拉蒙图书馆基金会赞助。

To celebrate the Year of the Horse, Jojo Liu teaches the art of traditional Chinese calligraphy basics, including holding a brush, writing basic strokes and New Year sayings.

For adults. Space limited. Reservations required: (415) 355-5700.

Welcome the Year of the Horse with a special Chinese calligraphy workshop led by Jojo Liu! This class introduces the fundamentals of Chinese calligraphy, including brush techniques, stroke order, and the writing of auspicious New Year phrases. By the end of the workshop, participants will have created their own elegant calligraphy pieces to take home.

Space limited. Reservations required: (415) 355-2886 (beginning Dec 13).

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Join us for a class in Chinese calligraphy with Jojo Liu.Chinese calligraphy is one of the most traditional art forms in the world and is truly representative of Eastern art and culture. Teacher Jojo Liu's grandfather inspired and taught her to practice Chinese calligraphy from a young age.  A current board member for the San Francisco Chinese Arts Association (舊金山中華藝術學會) as well as a member of the American Artist Association (美國藝術家協會), Jojo Liu's work was published in the 2018 San Francisco Chinese Arts Association Member Catalogue and in the 2019 Chinese American Artists in Los Angeles Member Catalogue. Materials will be provided and you will leave with an example of Chinese calligraphy.

Ring in the Year of the Horse with a special calligraphy class led by Jojo Liu! This session introduces the basics of Chinese calligraphy, including brush techniques, stroke order, and the art of writing auspicious New Year phrases to celebrate the occasion. All supplies will be provided to registered participants.

Sponsored by Friends of El Cerrito Library.

Welcome the Year of the Horse with a special calligraphy class led by Jojo Liu! 

This session introduces the fundamentals of Chinese calligraphy, including brush techniques, stroke order, and the art of writing auspicious New Year phrases. By the end of the program, participants will have created their own elegant calligraphy pieces to take home. 

For Tweens and Teens ages 9-18.

Registration required. 

All supplies provided for registered participants. 

Please contact the library with at least 72 hours notice for accommodations. 

This program is generously funded by the Library Foundation of Contra Costa County.

Welcome the Year of the Horse with a special Chinese calligraphy workshop led by Jojo Liu. This class introduces the fundamentals of Chinese calligraphy, including brush techniques, stroke order, and the writing of auspicious New Year phrases. By the end of the workshop, participants will have created their own elegant calligraphy pieces to take home. 

For ages 6 and older and their caregivers.

Welcome the Year of the Horse with a special Chinese calligraphy class led by Jojo Liu! This class introduces the fundamentals of Chinese calligraphy, including brush techniques, stroke order, and the writing of auspicious New Year phrases. By the end of the class, teens will have created their own elegant calligraphy pieces to take home. 

Registration required.

This program is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Walnut Creek Library.

Celebrate the Year of the Horse by joining calligraphy artist Jojo Liu for a live virtual class where participants will design their own traditional Chinese couplets.

In this 60-minute session, you’ll learn the essentials of Chinese calligraphy—brush control, stroke order, and character composition—as you create meaningful couplets to bring good fortune and joy to your home for the Lunar New Year.

Presenter: Jojo Liu, Calligraphy Artist

•         https://www.jojocalligraphy.com/         

Materials Recommended by Presenter:

• Chinese Calligraphy Brush

• Chinese Calligraphy Ink 

• Ink Holder

• Practice Paper

• Blank Wall Décor

All recommended supplies can be found at https://www.jojocalligraphy.com/supplies.

Create beautiful calligraphy in Mandarin Chinese that celebrates the upcoming Lantern Festival! Instructor Jojo Liu, a lifelong calligraphic artist, will guide the class virtually and discuss the cultural significance of 'Shàngyuán jié', the Chinese Lantern Festival, which will take place on February 12th.

Six in-person seats and six virtual seats are available, with virtual attendees joining via Zoom. Supplies kits (brush, ink, calligraphy paper, etc.) will be available for all registrants to pick up at the circulation desk. All virtual participants will recieve the Zoom link via the email they used to register before the class begins.

Join artist Jojo Liu as she teaches the art of traditional Chinese calligraphy in celebration of Lunar New Year.

Celebrate the Year of the Snake! Join us for this 60-minute workshop where you will learn basic Chinese calligraphy and create a pair of Chinese couplets for Chinese New Year decoration.

About the Presenter: Jojo Liu started practicing Chinese calligraphy at a young age, inspired by her grandfather. She strives to share this old and rich practice in the modern world. She is a board member for the San Francisco Chinese Arts Association and a member of the American Arts Association.

Join us for an introduction to the art of Chinese calligraphy with Jojo Liu! To celebrate the Lunar New Year (the Year of the Snake), our instructor will teach the basics of traditional Chinese calligraphy, including holding a brush and writing basic strokes, and New Year sayings.

About the Presenter: Jojo Liu started practicing Chinese calligraphy at a young age, inspired by her grandfather. She strives to share this old and rich practice in the modern world. She is a board member for the San Francisco Chinese Arts Association and a member of the American Arts Association.

Celebrate the Year of the Snake! In this workshop, you will learn some basic Chinese calligraphy and create a pair of Chinese couplets that you can use for Chinese New Year decoration.

Ring in the Year of the Snake with a special calligraphy class led by Jojo Liu. This session introduces the basics of Chinese calligraphy, including brush techniques, stroke order, and the art of writing auspicious New Year phrases to celebrate the occasion.

Ring in the Year of the Snake with a special calligraphy class led by Jojo Liu! This session introduces the basics of Chinese calligraphy, including brush techniques, stroke order, and the art of writing auspicious New Year phrases to celebrate the occasion. At the end of the workshop, take your calligraphy creations home with you. Registration required.

Ring in the Year of the Snake with a special calligraphy class led by Jojo Liu! This session introduces the basics of Chinese calligraphy, including brush techniques, stroke order, and the art of writing auspicious New Year phrases to celebrate the occasion. You can take your creations and calligraphy brush home with you. Registration is required. This program is reserved for TWEENS AND TEENS (ages 11-18).

Ring in the Year of the Snake with a special calligraphy class led by Jojo Liu! This session introduces the basics of Chinese calligraphy, including brush techniques, stroke order, and the art of writing auspicious New Year phrases to celebrate the occasion.

Join us for an introduction to the art of Chinese calligraphy with Jojo Liu! To celebrate the Lunar New Year (the Year of the Dragon), our instructor will be teaching the art of traditional Chinese calligraphy basics including holding a brush, writing basic strokes, and New Year sayings.