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Li
- Price $218
- Answer 1h

$218/h
1st lesson free
- Painting
- Art
- Abstract Painting
- Calligraphy
- Chinese Calligraphy
Artist with PhD in Chinese history, 10+ years experience teaches Chinese calligraphy lessons in person (SF Bay Area) and online. Relaxed and rigorous approach.
- Painting
- Art
- Abstract Painting
- Calligraphy
- Chinese Calligraphy
Lesson location
About Li
Educator and artist committed to making Chinese calligraphy accessible to all levels of students, and helping students foster a regular practice.
Deep competence in Chinese culture through academic, personal history. Has taught at university level for over 10+ years (PhD UC Berkeley). Training as a historian informs my approach.
Have taught Chinese calligraphy in public workshops (museum, university, commercial venues), ongoing classes (art studio), and more informal community settings (tea house). Have also published on calligraphy (design journal).
About the lesson
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
- +2
levels :
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Professional
Kids
- English
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
Learn basics about brush strokes, character composition combined with introduction to history, poetry, philosophy and aesthetics.
Lessons can be given in Mandarin Chinese (higher rate).
Instructor is patient, analytical, precise, systematic, and empathetic.
Gives lots of feedback, practical suggestions, handouts/resources.
All ages & level of students, no knowledge of Chinese necessary
Recommendations
Recommendations come from relatives, friends and acquaintances of the teacher
I took Dr. Li’s classes in Berkeley in the autumn and winter of 2025-2026. Her classes are fun, informative, and thoughtfully crafted. Highly recommended!
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Rates
Price
- $218
Pack prices
- 5h: $1019
- 10h: $1966
online
- $182/h
travel fee
- + $50
free lessons
The first lesson with Li will allow you to get to know each other and discuss your needs for future lessons.
- 30mins
Details
$250/hour for lessons given in Mandarin Chinese. Can translate into English.
$125 per student available for small group classes (2-3 students max).
Extra $10 per student, per in person class session if instructor supplies materials. Students can purchase materials from instructor, online, and/or at brick & mortar store.
Instructor does not have a car. Transportation fee covers time + transit fees from Berkeley (near campus).
Instructor can also teach at cafe, library, or any quiet(ish) public space with a large enough table.
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