Chinese Brush Painting – the Horse with Anne Allan

This workshop is for all who have an interest in Chinese Brush Painting, both beginners and those with some experience.

About the event

After quickly explaining the traditional materials, Anne will demonstrate how to paint a horse using large brushes and flowing brushstrokes.

In the Chinese Zodiac, the period 17 February 2026 to 5 February 2027 is the Year of the Fire Horse. Certain characteristics of a horse are supposed to be typical of or are associated with either a year of the horse and its events, or in regard to the personality of someone born in such a year – ie 1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014 and 2026. The fire horse symbolises energy, passion and bold action. So it is appropriate to paint a horse in 2026, which we will paint in different poses.

You will be supplied with reference photographs and Anne will take you step by step through the techniques ensuring that everyone will complete the compositions.

Anne will give personal one-to-one assistance throughout the day.

You will work on xuan paper and on a shikishi board with Chinese painting colours and ink, using Chinese brushes

About the artist

Anne has been demonstrating and teaching Chinese Brush Painting for over 20 years and enjoys bringing this art form to others. She is Secretary and Joint Chairman of the Yorkshire Group of the national Chinese Brush Painters Society and organises monthly workshops at Pool in Wharfedale.

What to Bring:

• Kitchen roll
• Mixing palette or 3 saucers
• 3 or 4 coins or small pebbles etc to act as paperweights

Materials Provided

• Loan of felt
• Chinese brushes
• Chinese painting colours
• Chinese ink
• All papers and handouts

Course Details

Payment:

Minimum numbers apply for courses to run. Payment is due in full at the time of booking, either through the shop, phone or online. All sales are final unless transferring to another class in which a price difference will be paid. Full refunds will be given if the courses cannot take place. If you cannot make the classes for any reason no refunds will be given. We will allow the cost of tickets to be transferred to an alternative workshop (if space is available) but this request must be made at least 30 days before the start of the event you wish to transfer from, in such circumstances please give us a call at Calder Art Supplies 01484 422991.

How to Book:

Phone: You can book by calling us on our telephone number 01484 422991 or visit in-store.

Facebook: We also have an online booking option through our Facebook site:

https://www.facebook.com/CalderGraphic/

This will also give you a breakdown of the class details and times to attend.

If you have any issues booking online please give the shop a call and we will endeavour to sort this out over the phone.

Refreshments:

Refreshments are available all day (tea, coffee, biscuits etc.) and there will be a lunch break of approximately one hour.

There are plenty of local shops and cafes in the area within close walking distance from the arcade.

Alternatively, you may bring your own lunch.

Disability access:

There is lift access to the studio on the second floor for those with mobility issues. Toilets are located close by on the studio level, however there is a small flight of stairs to access these. Alternatively, there are also toilets located on one level on the ground floor.

Parking:

The nearest car park available to the venue is the multi-storey next to Huddersfield bus station. Levels 4, 5 & 6 - Monday to Saturday (8am to 6 pm)

£4.10 for up to 5 hours

£6.50 up to 6 pm.

After 6pm £1.60 per visit

Further parking information can be found here.

Alternative car parks can also be seen within similar distances on the same link above.

Public Transport:

Our venue is also a 2-minute walk from both the main bus and train stations.

PLEASE ARRIVE AT LEAST 15 MINUTES BEFORE THE START TIME OF THE WORKSHOP AND “CHECK IN” AT CALDER GRAPHICS ON THE GROUND FLOOR.