Asian Arts New York Fall & Winter Program
📚 Library Wellness Programs
Ink of Healing: How Chinese Calligraphy Cultivates Focus & Calm
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.
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Gentle Strength: Tai Chi for Mind & Body
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.
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Ink of Healing: How Chinese Calligraphy Cultivates Focus & Calm
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.
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The Healing Power of Tai Chi
Instructor: Master Sandra Balint
This Fall & Winter Tai Chi program explored the healing and meditative qualities of Sun style Tai Chi through guided movement, breath work, and mindful practice. Designed to be accessible for participants of all ages, the program emphasized balance, relaxation, and overall well-being.
Led by Master Sandra Balint, the class introduced students to the core principles of Tai Chi as both a martial art and a holistic wellness practice.
🎨 Asian Arts New York – Past Program
Begin Your Journey into Chinese Painting
Instructor: Dr. Anping Liu
This Fall & Winter Chinese Painting program introduced students to the fundamentals of traditional Chinese brush painting, emphasizing expressive brushwork, ink techniques, and the relationship between movement and meaning.
Under the guidance of Dr. Anping Liu, participants explored classical subjects such as bamboo, orchid, landscape, and water, developing both technical skills and artistic sensibility rooted in Chinese artistic philosophy.
“The brush follows the heart, the ink echoes the soul.”
Explore Chinese Painting & Fine Arts at Asian Arts New York →
🎭 Asian Arts New York – Past Program
The Art of Majesty Movements in Peking Opera
Instructor: Wenhua Nie
This Chinese Opera Academy program introduced students to foundational movement training in Peking Opera, emphasizing posture, stage presence, and expressive coordination of hands, eyes, body, method, and steps.
Led by Wenhua Nie—an acclaimed performer and instructor—participants explored movement vocabulary associated with classical role types including Hua dan and Daoma dan, experiencing the discipline and beauty of traditional Chinese opera training.
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🎨 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
