Course Synopsis
Everyone has the potential to draw.
Plain Art is an inner exploration lesson using drawing to explore the potential of a person. Utilizing colours and other art mediums, one can use their drawings to communicate and express their feelings and release stress. Register today and come draw to your heart's content with us.
Teacher
Ms Wang Pao Wei

Graduated with a degree in Visual Communication from Australia's Curtin University of Technology and a Master degree of Education (Counselling) from Taiwan's National Chi Nan University, Ms Wang is an experienced children's art instructor who also teaches language using children's book. Ms Wang also has special interest in researching group art therapy for lonesome elders and has taught Plain Arts in Tzu Chi Singapore's Continuing Education Centre previously.
Course Information
Evening Class :
Every Friday| 7:30pm - 9:00pm |
Duration:10.02.2012 - 25.05.2012 (15 lessons)
Target: Adult
Suitable for:
1) Grown-ups and senior citizens who are interested in drawing and scribbling
2) Those who yearn to draw but lack the courage to attempt it

Remarks: Course fee: S$200. Class size: 10 pax
Students are required to prepare their own drawing tools.

Course Synopsis
This course covers all the information a beginning guitar player needs to know to become familiar with the instrument. Students will also be exposed to acoustic and classical methods, improvising skills (eg. Jazz), and etc.
Teacher
Tan Tiong Kheng

Mr Tan taught himself the polyphonic keyboard and holds a Yamaha Guitar Fundamental & Performance Grade 8 qualification. He has performed as a guitarist and keyboardist at lounges and public events for 23 years and is also experienced in coaching guitar and keyboard courses.
Course Information
Evening Class:
Every Wednesday| 7:30pm - 9:30pm |
Duration:18.01.2012 - 02.05.2012 (15 lessons)
Target:Beginner (10 years old onwards)
Remarks: Course Fee: S$ 250, exclusive handouts fees. Class size: 10 pax.
Students are required to bring their own classical guitar.
Course Synopsis
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Course Information
Evening Class:
Every Tuesday| 7:30pm - 9:30pm |
Duration:07.02.2012 - 24.04.2012 (12 lessons)
Target:Beginner
Remarks: Course Fee: S$ 180, exclusive of teaching materials & accessories.
Class size: 15 pax.
Course Synopsis
This class teaches and trains on basic singing skills, vocal techniques and musical notation reading skills.
Instructor

Mr Shi Lian Kui (石连奎老师) is a tenor who has involved in music education, vocal performance, and conducting since 1978.

Besides being a member of the Singapore Musician Association, Mr Shi is also a member of the Chinese Musician Association's Grading Review Committee as well as an examiner of the China National Technical Committee.

Mr Shi currently leads the Chinese Arts Singsound Music Centre in Singapore as its music director.

Course Information
Evening Class:
Every Thursday| 7:30pm - 9:30pm |
Duration:12.01.2012 - 26.04.2012 (15 lessons)

Remarks: Course fee: S$180, Class size: 20 pax.

Course Synopsis
This class is designed for people of all ages and all cooking levels. You'll learn how to care for your health, and prepare delicious vegetarian food for those you love.
Instructor
Healthy Vegetarian Cooking Team
Course Information
Evening Class:
Every Friday| 2:00pm - 4:00pm |
Duration:03.02.2012 - 18.05.2012 (15 lessons)

Remarks: Course fee: S$180, exclusive of ingredient cost.

Class size: 42 pax.
Course Synopsis
Being a versatile instrument, Erhu, sometimes known in the West as the Chinese violin or Chinese two string fiddle, is very popular in China and widely used in both traditional and contemporary pieces. The course aims to provide basic introduction and learning of the versatile Chinese instrument.
Instructor
Ms Wang Su (王素老師) graduated from the Music Division of Haerbin Shi Fan Institute for Arts and Music. Ms Wang taught Erhu in Yi Chun Shi Fan College of Arts and Music (Hei Long Jiang Province) and Eastern Arts College (Wei Hai City). Besides Erhu lessons, she also lectured courses in the college.

Ms Wang currently teaches Erhu in the Chinese Orchestras of Jurong Secondary School, Jurongville Secondary School, Bukit Panjang Primary School, and Nan Hua Primary School.
Course Information
Evening Class :
Every Friday| 7:30pm - 9:30pm |
Duration:13.01.2012 - 04.05..2012 (15 lessons)

Remarks: Course fee: S$250. Class size: 15 pax.
Students are required to prepare their own instruments.

Course Synopsis
The course's content includes patchwork designs, diagrams and calculating methods to make pin cushions, cushion covers, pouches, bags and blankets.
Instructor
Ms Soh Kim Kee (苏金枝老师)
Ms Soh has been teaching Handicraft related to Sewing, Patchwork, Pan Clay and Decoupage since 1980. She represented Singapore in 1982 at the Handicraft Workshop for ASEAN Youth held in Thailand. She has also been invited to demonstrate her skills on TV programmes as Good Morning, Singapore and Sweet Mummy.
Course Information
Afternoon Class:
Every Thursday| 2:30pm - 4:30pm |
Duration:12.01.2012 - 26.04.2012 (15 lessons)

Remarks: Course fee: S$180, exclusive of material.

Class size: 15 pax
Course Synopsis
More than simply putting flowers in a container, ikebana is a disciplined art form in which nature and humanities are brought together. Through learning the art and exploring the essence of flowers and plants, one is able to improve his/her concept of beauty as well as personal temperament. Through observation of the plants, we gain an insight into Nature while contemplating the beauty of life and humanities.
Instructor
Mr Bernard Tay (郑才源老师)
Course Information

Day Class :
Every Monday| 2:00pm-4:00pm |
Duration:09.01.2012 - 23.04.2012 (15 lessons)
Target: Beginner / Continuing Student

Remarks: Course fee: S$250, exclusive of flower cost.

Class size: 20 pax

Course Synopsis

Yoga promotes wellness by incorporating science and health in a natural way of living. Practice the wisdom of ancient Yoga through simple movements, breathing techniques and meditation. This exercise, which trains the body, mind and soul, promotes a healthier modern lifestyle and enhances your well-being.

Instructor

Mdm Liw Tiam (廖秀添老师)
She is a qualified Indian Hatha Yoga instructor earnest in teaching students to understand their body, enhance mental strength and self-confidence. This helps learners to face life with a positive outlook, thus attaining health and inner peace.

Course Information
Day class
Every Thursday | 10:00am-11:30am |
Duration: 12.01.2012 - 26.04.2012 (15 lessons)
Target: Beginner / Continuing student

Beginner 1 Evening Class
Every Monday | 7:30pm-9:00pm |
Duration:09.01.2012 - 23.04.2012 (15 lessons)
Target: Beginner / Continuing student

Beginner 2 Evening Class
Every Wednesday | 7:30pm-9:00pm |
Duration: 11.01.2012 - 25.04.2012 (15 lessons)
Target: Continuing Student or basic yoga experience is recommended

Advance Evening Class
Every Thursday | 7:30pm-9:00pm |
Duration :12.01.2012 - 26.04.2012 (15 lessons)
Target: Continuing Student or basic yoga experience is recommended

Remarks: Course Fee: S$180. Class size: 35 pax per lesson
Age range: 15 to 60 y/o regardless of gender (Individuals with chronic disease are also welcomed to register.)
*Kindly bring along your own yoga mat.
Course Synopsis
The course focuses on calligraphy writing exercises, such as tracing, recopying and rewriting from memory, using Miao Hong tracing and copybook. Other topics touched on include the background knowledge, history and theories of the Chinese calligraphy.
Instructor
Mr Wong Shuk Wai (黄思伟老师)
Practicing calligraphy since the age of six, the vastly experienced Mr. Wong retired in 1999 to focus on calligraphy research and teaching. In addition to teaching calligraphy, he also introduces in his classes Chinese classical literature (verse, classical Chinese poems, songs, poetic essay, etc). He places high expectations on his students to become calligraphy masters with correct knowledge of the art and to have cultured finesses.
Course information
Evening Class
Every Tuesday | 7:30pm-9:30pm |
Duration:10.01.2012 – 24.04.2012 (15 lessons)
Remarks: Course Fee: S$180, with additional $15 for teaching materials.
Class Size: 20 pax. Ink and rice paper will be provided.
Course Synopsis
Guzheng, or zither, is a classical Chinese instrument which produces beautiful music. Learning Guzheng can stimulate ones’ inner artistic potential and enhances the learner’s finesses and elegance. The course provides an introduction to the structure of the instrument, as well as basic practicing lessons with the integration of Tzu Chi’s culture of humanities.
Teacher
Mr Thum Soon Boon (谭春文老師)

- Gold Award winner of the 1989 Open Cup National Music Competition and second runner-up in the ART national Chinese musical instruments competition.
- Led a group of students on invitation for a cultural exchange to Beijing, Nanjing and Jakarta.
- Served as conductor and Artistic Director of the Mountbatten Guzheng Ensemble from 1992 to 2000.
- Incumbent Head of the Blue Ocean Guzheng Association, Honorary
- Director of Professional Zheng committee of the Chinese Folk Orchestra Society, and member of the Oriental GuZheng Research (Shanghai) Society.
- Mr Thum is also a member of the Singapore Chinese Music Association, the director and conductor of the Guzheng Ensemble of Paya Lebar Methodist Girls (Primary and Secondary), Xinmin Secondary School and Nanyang Junior College. Mr Thum is also the Artistic Director of Artstratosphere Guzheng House.
Course Information
Advance Class
Every Tuesday | 7:30pm - 9:30pm |
Duration:09.01.2012 - 23.04.2012 (15 lessons)
Target:Continuing Student or Student acquired 2 years of Guzheng experience
Remarks: Course Fee: S$220, exclusive of teaching materials & accessories.
Class Size: 15 pax Guzheng will be provided.
Course synopsis
Colored Chinese Painting is an artistic result of the combined application of water, Chinese paint brush and paint. The course aims to promote the understanding of aesthetic concepts in art, and consequently allow the learning to be implemented in daily life. Lessons are conducted in a relaxed manner and individual guidance of students is provided.
Instructor
Mdm Mao Ju Qing (毛菊清老师)
Course Information
Evening Class:
Every Friday | 7:30pm - 9:30pm |
Duration:13.01.2012 - 11.05.2012 (15 lessons)

Remarks: Course fee: S$220, exclusive of painting materials.

Class size: 20 pax
Course synopsis
Photography is about capturing and eternalizing the beauty of life with the help of technology. In addition to learning basic photography skills, the course also includes outdoor field shooting.
Instructors

Beginner Class
Mr Chua Teong Seng (蔡长盛老师)


Advance Class
Photographer Team
Course Information
Beginner Class:
Every Thursday | 7:30pm-9:30pm |
Duration:12.01.2012 - 22.03.2012 (10 lessons)
Target: Beginner

Advance Class:
Every Tuesday | 7:30pm-9:30pm |
Duration:07.02.2012 - 10.04.2012 (10 lessons)
Target: Continuing student with basic photography experince.
Remarks: Class Fee: S$200 Class Size: 15 pax
Students are required to prepare own DSLR camera, eg: Canon or Nikon Model .
Continuing students are required to prepare flash as well.
Course Synopsis
Create your very own floral decorated piece with this course – daily ware, photo frames, greeting cards and many more. With the use of simple materials, you can revive the beauty of fresh flowers to an everlasting memory.
Instructor
Ms Lee Chia Ling (李佳玲老师)
Ms Lee learned her flower art skills in Taiwan for a number of years and has been imparting her skills in a floral shop at Katong for the past three years. She receives frequent invitations to teach DIY lessons in schools and associations.
Course Information
Evening Class
Every Wednesday| 7:30pm-9:30pm |
Duration:01.02.2012- 09.05.2012 (15 lessons)
Remarks: Remarks: Course fee: S$180, exclusive of materials. Class size: 15 pax
Course synopsis
Sign Language is soundless yet rich in expression. It is the graceful lingua franca in a world of silence and the key to the inner heart. It is hoped that the combination of Tzu Chi songs and sign language will bring forth the beauty of Tzu Chi humanity and contribute solace and peace for the community and the society.
Instructors

Tzu Chi commissioners
- Chiu Ming Hui, Chiang Li Seng

Course Information
Evening Class:
Every Monday | 7:30pm-9:00pm |
Duration:09.01.2012 - 02.04.2012 (12 lessons)
Remarks: Course Fee: S$ 120, with additional S$ 5 for handouts.
Class size: 30 pax (Children learners are welcomed.)
Course Synopsis
The course is an introduction to Tai Ji (or Tai Chi) with guidance to basic standing posture, body relaxation method, horse-stance exercise, and Yang’s Tai Ji 13 movements.

The course aims to promote the understanding of Tai Ji practices and its theories, as well as to promote self-enhancement and a healthier lifestyle.
Teacher
Mr Guo Li Hua (郭礼华老师)
Mr Kwek is a qualified national umpire for Taijiquan and an examiner of the Singapore National Wushu federation. His teaching experience includes conducting Taijiquan lessons at Toa Payoh East CC since 1971. He is a very experienced Taijiquan instructor and has more than 40 years of teaching experience.
Course Information
Morning Class:
Every Thursday| 10:30am-12:00pm |
Duration:10.01.2012 - 20.03.2012 (15 lessons)

Remarks: Course Fee: S$120

Class Size: 15 pax (Children learners are welcomed.)
 

All courses are conducted in Mandarin.

Discount as following:
(1)Tzu Chi volunteers (Attachment/Trainee Commissioner and Certified Commissioner) : 20% discount
(2)Continuing Students, Students with Student Pass, Senior Citizens above 60 years old and Public Assistance Card holder : 10% discount

◎ Discount deadline:15 December 2011 (Thursday)

※All discounts are awarded upon submission of application form and course fee before the deadline.

◎ Website:www.tzuchi.org.sg/en/shejiao
◎ Email:tcu_edu@tzuchi.org.sg
◎ Acceptable payment methods are by cash in person or personal cheque.
◎ There will be no lessons during the week of Chinese New Year.
◎ Lessons fall on a public holiday will be made up on another day.

◎ For registration & enquiry, please call 65829958 ext 106.

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