Wang Ning Chinese Calligraphy
A day of immersion in traditional Chinese brushwork, and the meditative exploration of its relationship to ink and paper
This Chinese calligraphy workshop in Pittsboro, NC, welcomes both beginners and experienced practitioners.
Feb 21, 2026; 11am-4pm
79°West Coworking Space & Innovation Hub
120 Mosaic Blvd #120, Pittsboro, NC 27312
Wang Ning is a master calligrapher and Chinese seal maker. His writing of Chinese characters reflects the same kind of flow and relaxed breathing of Tai Chi Chuan, playful yet simultaneously precise and concentrated. Ning will bring the two forms together by using their grace, postures, and brush movement to create a type of moving meditation.
Philosopher and optimist, Master Wang makes diving into the art of brush writing accessible and joyful.
Step by step Master Wang will guide us in this ancient art:
Grinding our own ink in the traditional way - a meditative preparation for picking up the brush and touching the paper.
Studying one or more characters in depth.
Envisioning writing.
Writing! Not painting.
Weaving form and meaning as we write.
Each participant will receive a personal calligraphy as a gift. Your Chinese name or another meaningful word.
This workshop will be part of bringing in the Chinese New Year of the Fire Horse.
This Chinese calligraphy workshop in Pittsboro, NC, welcomes both beginners and experienced practitioners
Wang Ning has lived with his family in Frankfurt since the Chinese student revolts of 1989. He is at the Frankfurter Buchmesse and numerous other international (Tai Chi) events every year.
Chinese Calligraphy with Wang Ning
Saturday workshop: $80 - fee includes supplies of ink, paper, and a brush. Please bring your own supplies if you have them.
Vegan Chili served for lunch Saturday. Please bring a sandwich or other lunch items
RSVP via email: mountainlaughing@gmail.com
Fees can be paid via:
Venmo: @violet-may-anderson, Cash or Check
Wang Ning works full-time as a translator, calligrapher, and seal carver. He also teaches Taijiquan, calligraphy, and its associated philosophy. You can get a first impression of Ning's world of symbols here .
Personalized chops can be ordered by contacting Ning directly.
