📚 Library Wellness Programs
Hosted by: Guilderland Public Library — 2228 Western Ave, Guilderland
Featured Asian Arts New York Artist: Richard Wang
Date & Time: February 23, 2026 | 6:00–7:30 PM
Registration: Ink of Healing: Chinese Calligraphy Workshop
Discover the meditative beauty of Chinese calligraphy—an art form rooted in breath, rhythm, and stillness. In this introductory workshop, participants will learn foundational brush techniques, character structure, and the essential tools used in traditional Chinese calligraphy.
Through slow, intentional practice, we explore how ink and movement can support focus, mindfulness, and emotional calm. Participants will write selected characters, explore their cultural meaning, and create a personal calligraphy work to take home.
No experience required—just curiosity and a willingness to slow down, breathe, and enjoy the process.
Hosted by: Guilderland Public Library
Featured Asian Arts New York Artist: Master Sandra L. Balint
Dates: February 10 – March 31, 2026
Schedule: Once per week | Mondays | 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM (8-week series)
Tai Chi is a practice where breath, balance, and movement align. In this 8-week program, Master Sandra L. Balint introduces participants to Sun Style Tai Chi through gentle sequences designed to improve focus, flexibility, and inner calm.
Perfect for beginners and experienced practitioners alike, this workshop encourages relaxation, body awareness, and stress relief—one slow breath at a time.
Master Sandra L. Balint is a nationally certified Tai Chi instructor, black belt, and published writer who has taught Sun Style Tai Chi since 1998. She has earned multiple medals—including an international silver medal—and performed and instructed at major events such as the Tai Chi Gala.
Hosted by: Niskayuna Library — 2400 Nott St E, Schenectady, NY 12309
Featured Asian Arts New York Artist: Richard Wang
Date & Time: March 2, 2026 | 5:30–7:00 PM
Experience the quiet strength of ink on paper—where breath meets movement and each stroke becomes a moment of focus. This beginner-friendly session introduces the tools, rhythm, and structure of traditional brush writing while guiding participants through mindful practice that nurtures calm and clarity.
Attendees will write selected characters, learn their cultural significance, and leave with their own completed piece of calligraphy.
Open to all levels—no prior training needed.
🧘♀️ Asian Arts New York Fall & Winter Program
Instructor: Master Sandra Balint
Schedule: Wednesdays, 3:30–5:00 PM, 12 weeks
Duration: Oct 1st to Dec 17th
Class Length: 90 minutes
Tuition: $30/week
Teacher and Class Introduction:
Master Sandra L. Balint is a certified Tai Chi master, black belt, and published writer who has taught and performed Sun style Tai Chi since 1998. She has presented nationally and internationally, earning multiple medals, including an international silver medal in Sun style, and has performed at the Tai Chi Gala under Master Loretta Wollering. Learn more about Master Balint here:
https://asianartsny.org/arts/performing/tai-chi
Program Details:
Starting October 1, 2025 in Albany, NY, Master Balint will lead a 12-week workshop in Sun style Tai Chi, the newest of the five major Tai Chi family styles. Created by Sun Lu Tang (1861–1932), this accessible form is performed in higher stances with distinctive footwork, making it suitable for all ages and recommended by the CDC for fall prevention.
Location:
Unit 301
Hanover Square
435 New Karner Road
Hill Street Entrance
Albany, NY 12205
Enquiry: ed@asisnartsny.org
Register here:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/tai-chi-class-the-healing-power-of-tai-chi
(At checkout, select “Other” to pay only the ticket price, or add a service contribution to support Zeffy’s free platform for nonprofits)
🎨 Asian Arts New York Fall & Winter Program
Instructor: Dr. Anping Liu
Schedule: Wednesdays, 5:15–7:15 PM, 12 weeks
Duration: Oct 1st to Dec 17th
Class Length: 120 minutes
Tuition: $30/week
Teacher and Class Introduction:
Dr. Anping Liu, an active member of the New York Folklore Society and Overseas Chinese Artists Association, has exhibited widely, including at Albany Art Associates, Albany Center Gallery, and Stockade Outdoor Art Show. His 2021 exhibition at Albany Art Associates earned praise from the Times Union.
Program Details:
Beginning October 1, Dr. Liu will lead a 12-week course in Chinese brush painting. Students will learn essential skills with ink, paper, brush, and color, progressing toward completing the traditional subjects: bamboo, orchid, mountains, water, etc.
“The brush follows the heart, the ink echoes the soul”.
Location:
Unit 301
Hanover Square
435 New Karner Road
Hill Street Entrance
Albany, NY 12205
Enquiry: ed@asianartsny.org
Register here:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/begining-your-journey-into-chinese-painting
(At checkout, select “Other” to pay only the ticket price, or add a service contribution to support Zeffy’s free platform for nonprofits)
🎭 Asian Arts New York Fall & Winter Program
Instructor: Wenhua Nie
Instructor Bio:
Wenhua Nie is the first class director and actress at the Shaanxi Opera Research Institute, inheritor of the Shang school of Peking Opera martial female roles, and a multiple award winner.
Performance Highlights:
Performance Video
Teaching Video
Schedule:
Start Date: September 20, 2025
Duration: Sep 20th to Feb 14th (biweekly)
Children’s Class: 1:00–2:30 PM
Adult Class: 2:45–4:15 PM
Tuition: $40 per session
Curriculum:
Training in foundational opera movements—hands, eyes, body, method, and steps for Hua dan and Daoma dan roles. Build stage presence, refine posture, and experience the beauty of Chinese opera.
Location:
Electric City Barn
400 Craig St
Schenectady, NY 12307
More Details: https://asianartsny.org/arts/performing/chinese-opera
Registration: ed@asianartsny.org
Register here:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/chinese-opera-classes
(At checkout, select “Other” to pay only the ticket price, or add a service contribution to support Zeffy’s free platform for nonprofits)
🎨 Visual Arts Workshops
• Calligraphy: From Brush Stroke to Meditation
• Chinese Painting: Basic Techniques of Chinese Painting
• Seal Making: History and Techniques of Seal Making
• Paper Cutting: Mastering the Festival Art of Paper Cutting
🎭 Performing Arts Workshops
• Dragon Dance: In Motion — Where Tradition Meets Performance
• Tai Chi: Grace in Motion — Fan and Sword Techniques
• Peking Opera: Movement and Meaning — Inside the Art of Peking Opera
• Chinese Tea Ceremony: A Journey into the Art of Life
• Folk Dance: Experience Dance from East Asia
📚 Lecture Series
• Unlocking the Key Elements of Chinese Painting
• Calligraphy — From Brush Stroke to Meditation
• History and Techniques of Seal Making
• The Healing Power of Tai Chi: Mindfulness in Motion
• Chinese Tea Ceremony: A Journey into the Art of Life
• Grace in Motion: Tai Chi Fan and Sword Techniques
• Exploring the History and Majesty of Peking Opera
• Sounds of Tradition: An Immersive Journey into East Asian Folk Music
🏧 Community Programs
• Young Artist Empowerment Workshop: Heritage Arts and Its Impact on Children and Youth
• Community Arts Panel Discussion: Community Art and Unity
For enquiries, contact us at: ed@asianartsny.org
Seal Carving
Tea Ceremony
Folk Music
Calligraphy Art
Art Class
Tai Chi Demo
Korean Traditional Dance
Peking Opera foundation class
Chinese Opera class
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