8-week Traditional Brush Painting - Beginner Course

Uncover the beauty of traditional Chinese brush painting in this immersive painting course in Kingston.



8 x 1.5 hours

Class size 1 to 8 (public classes), 4 to 10

  £350 (£30 per class surcharge applies for private classes)

Master the Basics (in the right way)

Master the Basics (in the Right Way)

Learn how to hold the brush, mix ink tones and start building confident and mindful strokes - in an easy, engaging way.


Two Painting Styles, Step-by-Step

Two Painting Styles, Step-by-Step

Dive into the Xieyi style (寫意) and Gongbi style (工筆) of Chinese Brush Painting, trying it on Animals and Botanicals - guided in a pace that matches your own.


Learn from the Masters

Learn from the Masters

Be inspired by historical examples and expand your perspectives - on Expression, Composition and Aesthetics.


Your Creative Final Piece

Your Creative Final Piece

Craft your final piece across 2 sessions - benefit from Jasmine's creative tutoring style to develop something that feels personal and unique, for yours to keep.


Discover the grace and calm of traditional Chinese brush painting in this eight-week course in Kingston upon Thames, where you'll learn the techniques, history and classic themes behind this ancient art form. Using authentic materials and guided by artist Jasmine Chan, you'll build your skills week by week and create your own beautiful brush paintings along the way.
Classes take place in the Curzon Café lounge space at The Bentall Centre, just a five-minute walk from Kingston Station. Each session runs for 1.5 hours, with multiple start dates available, and small groups of two to eight people mean you'll get plenty of personal guidance and support throughout.
Here's how the course unfolds:
  • Weeks 1–2: Master the mindful basics of brush strokes
  • Weeks 3–4: Explore two painting styles featuring animals and botanicals
  • Weeks 5–6: Discover expression, composition and aesthetics
  • Weeks 7–8: Create your own final piece and take part in a mini showcase
All authentic materials are provided, so you can simply show up, settle in and enjoy each session. It's a warm, supportive space where first-timers and returning painters alike will feel right at home.
Jasmine is an architect, designer and artist whose main creative focus is Chinese brush painting and ink illustration. She's experienced in teaching groups of all sizes and ages, with short courses spanning everything from primary schools to universities. Her students love her clear, versatile teaching style, which blends structured technique with creative freedom.
By the end of the eight weeks, you'll have a set of your own beautiful brush paintings to take home, plus a calm, confident hand and skills you'll keep returning to long after the course ends.

Please note: Public dates for this class require at least 3 guests to run. In the unlikely event that we don't reach this number, we may cancel the session; if that happens, we'll inform you and let you choose between a refund or reschedule, so please watch your email/SMS one day prior to the class.
What you'll get
A collection of your own paintings plus one mounted final piece.
Session repeats

This class series runs over 8 consecutive sessions, at the same time every week.

Suitable for

This class is perfect for beginners - no prior experience is needed.

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, birthday or hen do.

This experience would also be a unique gift for her, gift for mum, Xmas gift or gift for couples.


FAQ

What happens after I sign up?
Once your chosen time slot hits 3 sign-ups, we will email you directly with the confirmed schedule.
What if my preferred time slot doesn't fill up?
We'll let you know, and you're welcome to switch to a different slot or starting date that does or receive a full refund — no pressure either way. Alternatively, you could make multiple bookings with all starting dates that work for you.
What art experience do I need to join this course?
None at all. This is an all level course — the small group setting will allow the teaching to adapt to individual pace and skills. As a general start, we will work from the very basics of holding the brush and controlling ink and water.
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Do you offer corporate version or private lesson for this course?
Yes, private lessons and in-venue tutoring can be arranged with a surcharge.
Can I do this fortnightly instead of weekly?
This course currently runs weekly. If you'd only be able to join on a fortnightly basis, email me instead — we're gauging interest, and may run a fortnightly cohort in future if there's enough demand.
Location

Curzon Cafe lounge space - Curzon Café, Wood Street, Kingston Upon Thames

This venue is a short 3 minute walk from Kingston train station.

Your teacher can also travel within 10 miles of Kingston upon Thames, to a venue of your choice for a private class.

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BrushBonheur with Jasmine Chan
BrushBonheur with Jasmine Chan

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Traditional Chinese Brush Painting & Ink Artist based in London & Surrey. Most active in Kingston Upon Thames.
Originally trained as an Architect in Hong Kong, I am a designer, researcher, and illustrator. I am also experienced in teaching different group sizes and levels - for university architectural summer programs, primary school clubs, and private youth/adult painting tutoring. My approach often combines easy-to-understand structure and creative exploration, adapted to suit each student's skills and pace.
What students say about me and the class:
"Pretty fun and almost therapeutic." - Emily, London
"Very encouraging and friendly. Her teaching is easy to understand." - Sarath, London
"Very satisfying." - Sheila, Wallington
"Excellent, first time and enjoyed!" - Maria, Wallington

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