1st lesson free
The profile of Li and their contact details have been verified by our experts
Li
- Rate £112
- Response 1h
£112/hr
Contact
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
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).
See more
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
See more
Recommendations
Recommendations come from relatives, friends and acquaintances of the teacher
1
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!
View more recommendations
See more
Rates
Rate
- £112
Pack prices
- 5h: £524
- 10h: £1,011
online
- £94/h
Travel
- + £50
free lessons
The first free lesson with Li will allow you to get to know each other and clearly specify your needs for your next lessons.
- 30mins
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.
Similar Painting teachers in Berkeley
David
Greater London & Online
- £45/hr
- 1st lesson free
Deborah
London & Online
- £80/hr
India
London & Online
- £110/hr
Viktoriya
London & Online
- £50/hr
- 1st lesson free
Rebecca
London & Online
- £80/hr
Tadeo
London & Online
- £35/hr
- 1st lesson free
Konstantsa
London & Online
- £50/hr
- 1st lesson free
Helen
Abingdon & Online
- £40/hr
Ondrej
& Online
- £50/hr
- 1st lesson free
Fan
Kingston upon Thames & Online
- £25/hr
- 1st lesson free
Barnaby
Norwich & Online
- £20/hr
- 1st lesson free
Abdi
London & Online
- £50/hr
- 1st lesson free
China
London & Online
- £35/hr
Sakshi
Slough & Online
- £40/hr
- 1st lesson free
Catherine
London
- £25/hr
Ruth
Ascot & Online
- £40/hr
Arina
Cambridge & Online
- £35/hr
Alisavo
Exeter & Online
- £50/hr
Ksenia
London & Online
- £75/hr
- 1st lesson free
Andrew
Fleet & Online
- £50/hr
-
See Painting tutors
