Name: Nüshu Calligraphy Workshop - Writing Women’s Voices (In-Person)
Start: 2026-03-04T15:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-03-04T16:00:00+00:00
Location: Ricefield Arts Library Room

$N\u00fcshu Calligraphy Workshop - Writing Women\u2019s Voices (In-Person)$

This workshop is held in the context of International Women’s Day, a moment to pause and reflect on women’s voices, care, andshared memory.
About this Event

This workshop is held in the context of International Women’s Day, women’s script from southern China that was historically created and used by women to communicate feelings, stories, and support with one another, a moment to pause and reflect on women’s voices, care, and shared memory.

Nüshu calligraphy introduces participants to a women’s script from southern China that was historically created and used by women to communicate feelings, stories, and support with one another. It was often written in private, passed between sisters, friends, and mothers, carrying emotions that could not always be spoken openly.

The workshop begins with a brief introduction to thecultural background of Nüshu and its place within women’s everydaylives. Participants will then be guided through the basic visual structureand rhythm of Nüshu calligraphy, including brush handling, strokeflow, and the softness that characterises the script.

Rather than focusing on correctness, the session emphasizesattentiveness and intention. Participants are invited towriteslowly, allowing personal meanings, memories, or feelings toshapetheircalligraphy. Each person will create their own Nüshucalligraphypiece on paper to take home.

No prior experience with the Chinese language or calligraphyisrequired. All materials are provided. The workshop is open to all genders and backgrounds, and welcomes anyone whowishestoengage with women’s cultural heritage through writing.

Artist Profile:

Jiayi Chen is an interdisciplinary artist and workshop facilitator. Her practice centres on Chinese calligraphy, performance, and embodied storytelling. She creates participatory, ritual-based art experiences about nüshu to explore memory and cultural heritage. She received a Creative Edinburgh Award in 2024. She is a nominee for the 2025 UN Women UK Awards.

Date & Time: 4 Mar 2026

Wednesday afternoon, 3:00–4:00 pm

Venue: Ricefield Arts Library Room

519 Baltic Chambers

50 Wellington Street

Glasgow

G2 6HJ

Note:
Limited Spaces in our library room. If you are unable to attend, please cancel your ticket at least 24 hours in advance. Thank you!
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