'A Journey Through East Meets West' Part 1: English Calligraphy

'A Journey Through East Meets West' Part 1: English Calligraphy

By Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea Libraries

Overview

Join Artist Grace Chu for this rare opportunity to see how different cultures convey meaning through distinct forms, tools, and aesthetics.

The Project: A Journey Through East Meets West

Experience the elegance of Western lettering traditions. In this course, you’ll practice the same set of words used in the Chinese Calligraphy class (available to book separately), offering a unique cross-cultural perspective.

Participants will have the opportunity to contribute their finished work to a public exhibition in January 2026.

This Workshop: English Calligraphy

This workshop will run over 4 sessions on the following dates:

Wednesday 22nd October, 3-5pm

Wednesday 29th October, 3-5pm

Wednesday 5th November, 3-5pm

Wednesday 12th November, 3-5pm

Tickets are free, supported by the RBKC Arts Grant

Over the four sessions, you will receive personalised guidance and hands-on experience. It is important that participants attend all four sessions, so please only book a space if you are able to commit to the dates and times above.

Enrolling in both the English and Chinese Calligraphy classes offers the most complete experience of our East Meets West series, giving you the chance to explore parallel scripts and create a unique dual-language piece for exhibition.

Please see the Eventbrite page for the Chinese Calligraphy sessions here:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-journey-through-east-meets-west-part-1-chinese-calligraphy-tickets-1765163013089


About the Artist: Grace Chu

Grace Chu is a Fine Art graduate and established artist with over a decade of experience managing her own studio, where she has delivered art classes, curated exhibitions, and organized art events. Grace's artistic practice bridges Western and Eastern traditions, with a particular focus on oil painting and calligraphy. She paints still lifes, landscapes and portraits from life, and actively exhibits her work to engage wider audiences.

These workshops were designed to foster creativity, encourage cultural exchange, and make art more accessible and inclusive for participants of diverse backgrounds and skill levels. Through these community projects, the Artist aims to connect people through art, share her cultural heritage, and provide opportunities for learning and dialogue.

Category: Arts, Other

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Highlights

  • 14 days 2 hours
  • In person

Location

Kensington Central Library

12 Phillimore Walk

London W8 7RX United Kingdom

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Oct 29 · 3:00 PM GMT