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- Rate $150
- Response 1h
$150/h
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1st lesson free
- Painting
- Art And Design
- Abstract painting
- Calligraphy
- Chinese calligraphy
Artist with Chinese history PhD, 10+ yrs experience - teaching Chinese calligraphy. Relaxed and rigorous approach.
- Painting
- Art And Design
- Abstract painting
- Calligraphy
- Chinese calligraphy
Lesson location
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At Li's house: Berkeley
- online
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at your home or a public place : will travel up to 20 mi. from Berkeley
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About Li
Educator and artist committed to making Chinese calligraphy accessible to all, and helping students foster a regular practice.
Deep competence in Chinese culture through academic, personal history. Has taught at university level for 10+ years (PhD UC Berkeley). Training as a historian informs teaching approach.
Has taught Chinese calligraphy in public workshops (Berkeley Art Museum, UC Berkeley, commercial venues), ongoing classes (art studio), and more informal community settings (Teance, tea house). Also published “Speak, Ink” on calligraphy and materiality, or loss and struggles w modernity (design journal, ARCADE).
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About the lesson
- All Levels
- English
- Mandarin
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
Mandarin
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, systematic, precise, and empathetic.
Gives lots of feedback, practical suggestions, and handouts/resources.
All ages & student levels; no knowledge of Chinese necessary
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Recommendations
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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
Rate
- $150
Pack rates
- 5h: $700
- 10h: $1,350
Travel
- + $$50
free lessons
This first lesson offered with Li will allow you to get to know each other and clearly specify your needs for your next lessons.
- 30mins
online
- $125/h
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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