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Five Blessings Scroll: A Hands-On Chinese Calligraphy Experience

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2025-05-17 14:00:00 2025-05-17 15:30:00 America/Los_Angeles Five Blessings Scroll: A Hands-On Chinese Calligraphy Experience Join us for a hands-on experience led by artist and calligrapher Sherry Shih. In this workshop, you'll explore the beauty and artistry of Chinese calligraphy by creating your own Five Blessings Scroll. For adults. Claremont Helen Renwick Library - Meeting Room

Saturday, May 17
2:00pm - 3:30pm

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Join us for a hands-on experience led by artist and calligrapher Sherry Shih. In this workshop, you'll explore the beauty and artistry of Chinese calligraphy by creating your own Five Blessings Scroll. For adults.

Rooted in the phrase 五福臨門 (“Five Blessings Arrive at Your Door”), this scroll features five distinct styles of the character 福 (fú, meaning “blessing”)—from Oracle Bone Script and Seal Script to Clerical, Cursive, and Regular Script. As Sherry guides you through the unique forms and visual rhythm of each calligraphy style, you'll also uncover the deeper meanings behind the word 福, and how this cherished character has been used for centuries to pass on hope, happiness, health, virtue, and longevity.

Attendance is limited, and advance registration is required. Please register every individual in your party. This will be used to save your spots in the program. We cannot guarantee availability for any unregistered attendees. 

 

This program is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Claremont Library. 

AGE GROUP: | Older Adults | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | History, Society, & Culture | Arts, Crafts, & Hobbies |

TAGS: | Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month |

Claremont Helen Renwick Library
Phone: 909.621.4902
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Claremont Library was founded in 1914. It has been at its current location since 1928. The present building opened on April 25, 1975. The Friends of the Claremont Public Library was founded in 1957.

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