The highly anticipated "Citizen Art Night School" is offering various courses in English for foreigners.
From April to June this year, Shanghai Public Art Museum will provide 11 courses in English based on the "Citizen Art Night School" plan which aims to improve artistic accomplishment and humanistic qualities.
Professional instructors and diverse venues are involved in the program. Don't hesitate to use the link to sign up for the courses you are interested in since the maximum number of students for each course is 25.
The courses will begin in the first week of April.
Register by scanning QR code. Deadline: 17th this month.
Shanghai Public Art Museum
1. Jazz Music
Acquire fundamental singing techniques and grasp the essence of jazz music. Groove to the infectious rhythms and explore the thrill of spontaneous improvisation.
Instructor
Joey Lu, pianist, vocalist, composer, band leader and arranger.
Date: Tuesday 7pm-8:30pm
Venue: Room 305, Shanghai Mass Art Museum
Address: 125 Guyi Rd
Admission: 500 yuan (US$70) for 12 sessions
2. Handpan & Percussion
Using hand discs and percussion to truly sense the essence of rhythm and beat. This course will transform musical styles and rhythms from various regions into hand disc compositions, progressing from the simple to the profound.
Instructor
D. M. Yuan, Sela Cajon artist and Spanish DG percussion brand spokesperson
Date: Monday, 7pm-8:30pm
Venue: Room 309, Shanghai Mass Art Museum
Address: 125 Guyi Rd
Admission: 1,000 yuan for 12 sessions (including instrument)
3. Shanghai Dialect Workshop
The workshop introduces Shanghai's culture by teaching fundamental Shanghainese words and phrases while emphasizing both instruction and practical application.
Instructor
Chen Ruiqi. Stage name: Chen Chuanji. Shanghai Wu Yun Pingtan troupe commentator, director of Shanghai Folk Literature and Art Association
Date: Wednesday 7pm-8:30pm
Venue: Room 307, Shanghai Mass Art Museum
Address: 125 Guyi Rd
Admission: 500 yuan for 12 sessions
4. Tea Art
Teaching foreigners about this traditional culture fosters cross-cultural exchanges and mutual understanding while cultivating friendship and cooperation among diverse nations and ethnicities
Instructor
Ran Ling, national level tea art master, tea maker, tea assessor, and scholar of non-heritage tea learning in the Northern Song Dynasty Palace
Date: Monday 7pm-8:30pm
Venue: Shanghai Mass Art Museum
Address: 125 Guyi Rd
Admission: 500 yuan for 12 sessions (including material)
5. Guqin (instrument)
The curriculum encompasses fundamental finger techniques, music score interpretation, artistic appreciation, and performance of renowned Guqin pieces.
Instructor
Zhong Zhiyue, a high-caliber talent engaged by the Shanghai Conservatory of Music, associate professor in the Department of Folk Music
Date: Monday 7pm-8:30pm
Venue: Room 308, Shanghai Mass Art Museum
Address: 125 Guyi Rd
Admission: 500 yuan for 12 sessions
6. Water Sleeve
Be familiar with the characteristics of a Chinese opera performance and the interpretation and communication of traditional Chinese culture.
Instructor
Shanghai Huaiju Opera Troupe outstanding young actor
Date: Monday 7pm-8:30pm
Venue: Rehearsal Hall, 4/F, Business Bldg, Shanghai Huaiju Opera Troupe
Address: No.50, Lane 155, Weihai Rd
Admission: 640 yuan for 12 sessions
7. Chinese Dim Sum
Introducing the characteristics of Jiangnan refreshments, learn about the ingredients, the traditional snacks of the Jiangnan region, and how to master the skill of making refreshments.
Instructor
Zhong Jun, Marriott Hotel master chef
Date: Tuesday 7pm-8:30pm, April-June
Venue: Room 103, Zhengfei Bldg, Shanghai Mass Art Museum
Address: 125 Guyi Rd
Admission: 640 yuan for 12 sessions (including material)
8. Martial Arts
Learning "Jingwu Mistery." The structure of routine not only absorbs the advantages of each, but also highlights its characteristics, rich and colorful content, and has practical value and fitness value.
Instructor
Liu Botao, national level I referee, national level I athlete, national level V of Chinese Wushu
Date: Tuesday 7pm-8:30pm
Venue: Jingwu Sport Association
Address: Lane1702, No. 30 Sichuan Rd N.
Admission: 500 yuan for 12 sessions
9. Blackpool Sequence Dance
Sequence dance is the derivative of ballroom dance from the European traditional court social dance to modern ballroom dance. Coupled with the orderly presentation of two or more people, let the participants fully enjoy the pleasant experience brought by the combination of dance and music.
Instructor
Maimai Yao, a bachelor's degree in international standard ballroom dance from China's Communication University.
Date: Wednesday 7pm-8:30pm
Venue: Room 106, Zhengfei Bldg, Shanghai Mass Art Museum
Address: 125 Guyi Rd
Admission: 500 yuan for 12 sessions
10. Calligraphy
By using instructions to understand the composition of brushwork, calligraphy, rules, and ink methods, you can learn how to appreciate the classic calligraphy works of past dynasties and complete a complete calligraphy independently from your own aesthetic perspective works.
Instructor
Xie Shun, a Member of the Shanghai Calligraphers Association, distinguished lecturer at Shanghai Painting and Calligraphy Institute.
Date: Thursday 7pm-8:30pm
Venue: Room 104, Zheng Fei Bldg, Shanghai Mass Art Museum
Address: 125 Guyi Rd
Admission: 700 yuan for 12 sessions (including material)
11. Traditional Handcraft
Teaching hand sewing and embroidery, explanations and discussions of silk culture, embroidery culture, sachet culture, traditional Chinese patterns, and explanations of their meanings.
Instructors
Cindia Zhou, specializing in intangible cultural heritage – advanced embroidery techniques
Ying Tang(Tina), intangible cultural heritage teaching teacher
Jing Li(Maggie), intangible cultural heritage teaching teacher
Chen Yant(Sally), asssistant, backbone teacher of enterprise activities at Shanghai Federation of Trade Unions Staff School
Date: Thursday 7pm-8:30pm
Venue: Room 105, Zheng Fei bldg, Shanghai Mass Art Museum
Address: 125 Guyi Rd
Admission: 700 yuan for 12 sessions (including material)
