Chinese Brush Painters Society.

AIMS

Our aims are -
· to promote and foster traditional Chinese brush painting techniques;
· to promote and foster a better understanding of the culture and the associated arts of China;
· to promote and encourage friendships with Chinese artists worldwide.
· to promote good teaching of the traditional art and materials of Chinese brush painting, together with the background ethos and culture of Chinese art.

We produce a quarterly 12-page Newsletter with articles, paintings, news from regional groups, details of courses and exhibitions.

We create and publish a calendar each year using members’ paintings.

We offer our members access to a rental video library that currently has over 30 titles that offer guidance on traditional Chinese painting techniques.

We offer a range of unique products to our members including sweatshirts, tee-shirts, brush rolls, bags, aprons and seals.

We hold an Annual General Meeting each year with a business meeting in the morning and lectures or entertainment with a Chinese theme in the afternoon.

MEMBERSHIP
Our membership is open to adults who have an interest in Chinese Brush Painting and who pay the annual subscription.

SUBSCRIPTIONS
The subscription year runs from 1st January to 31st December. However, those joining after October will become members for the following year.
The Subscription rates are:

LOCAL GROUPS
The Society has a number of local groups around the UK. These vary in their activities, some groups hold formal meetings with speakers and demonstrators, others meet regularly to paint together.
At present there are groups based in: Berkshire, Devon, Hampshire, Lancashire, Leicestershire, London, Middlesex, Midlands, Norfolk, Surrey, Sussex, Warwickshire, Yorkshire

BACKGROUND
The Society was set up in January 1988 following discussions at a course run by the Society for Anglo-Chinese Understanding (tutored by Joseph Lo, Qu Lei Lei and Zhong Ming), and soon had over 300 members. Jean Long and Joseph Lo were our first Presidents. Qu Lei Lei carved our Society seal.

Our committees are drawn from the membership, generously giving their time and effort. Over the past 20 years there has been a wide variety of people involved. Many members have formed lasting friendships through the Society and through Chinese brush painting, and have also found personal satisfaction, continued skills development and relaxation.

Our themed colour Newsletters aim to keep our members in touch with the subject and each other. Our AGMs have been held in various locations including London, Birmingham, Richmond, Reading, Manchester, Mansfield, Oxford, Winchester, Stratford–on-Avon, Harefield, Peterborough and Pool.

Since the Society was established, we have been very fortunate to have the support of many Chinese artists based in the UK, China and Malaysia and now our 21st Year, we look forward to more local regional groups joining the excellent existing ones we already have.

To join the Society: