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Certificate in Chinese Seal Engraving (Basic)

12 sessions x 3 hours (New)

基本技法训练与相关知识
  1. 篆刻概述
    1. 介绍篆刻的历史、发展及其在不同领域的用途。
    2. 讲解篆书(大篆、小篆)的发展与演变过程。
    3. 认识篆刻工具,包括刻刀、石料、印泥、印床等。
  2. 篆刻材料与工具使用
    1. 了解篆刻石材的选择及其特点,如寿山石、青田石等。
    2. 掌握不同种类刻刀的使用技巧,确保刻刀的正确使用和维护。
  3. 篆书基础
    1. 以《王福庵篆书说文部首》为例,深入了解篆书的结构与笔画。
    2. 学习篆书的基本书写规律,掌握篆书的书写技巧和风格。
通过本课程,学习者将全面掌握篆刻的基本技法和相关知识,能够独立完成篆刻作品,并对篆刻艺术有更深的理解和欣赏。

Learning Outcomes:
在本课程结束时,学习者将能够:
  • 能够设计出带有阳文和阴文的正式姓名印章。
  • 能够设计出带有文字或结合文字与图像的闲章。
  • 能够书写几种篆书部首。
Note:
  • A digital certificate and transcript will be issued upon successful course completion, which requires a minimum attendance rate of 75% and passing the necessary assessment.
  • Please note that no replacement classes are offered for missed lessons.
  • Once the course has commenced, no refunds will be issued for any withdrawal requests.
For any enquiries, please contact CLE at Tel: 6512 1388 or email [email protected]


Our Trainers

 

Sonas Lim Sia Kwoon


Sonas Lim is a distinguished alumnus of Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA) and a local Arts Practitioner specialising in Chinese art.  He studied Chinese calligraphy, Chinese painting and Chinese seal engraving under the tutelage of renowned local multi-disciplinary artist, Mr Wee Beng Chong. 

Sonas achieved NAFA’s Fine Art Best Drawing Award and was conferred a distinction in his Diploma in Fine Arts studies in 2003. In that same year and the following, he participated in numerous art competitions and achieved the Merit award for Overseas Category in the International Cultural Exchange Jill Sackler Cup Chinese Calligraphy Competition held in China. Additionally, he received the Della Butcher (Merit) Award, the Open Category Merit award in the Southeast District Project Search Arts Competition Painting, and the Open Category Merit award in Tan Tze Chor Art Competition.  In 2017, Sonas was awarded a Master’s Degree in Teaching Chinese as an International Language from Fudan University, Shanghai.




Course Information


Course Schedule
[May 2025 intake]
General Study Period: 5 May – 3 Aug 2025

• Every Friday, 7pm – 10pm (Conducted in Mandarin)

[Sept 2025 intake]
General Study Period: 1 Sep – 30 Nov 2025

TBC



Course Fee
S$1140.00
S$640.00 (After NSA Subsidy)

Course fee does not include materials required for this course

Application Fee
S$48.00

Aid Schemes SkillsFuture Mid-Career Credits of $4000 is not applicable to the course.

Application Information
Applications are accepted till 4 weeks before the course commences or when the course is full whichever is earlier.


Customised Programmes

Transform and energise your organisation with us! Whether it is infographics or art therapy, we can work with your budget to create a programme that suits your needs.

Donors

Do you believe in the power of creativity to transform lives? You can make a difference by sponsoring art, design or media programmes for people in need. Your generosity will leave a lasting impact on the lives you touch and the art they create.


Get in touch with us at [email protected] to find out how you can create your own programmes today! 

Information for Learners

CLE Office is located at NAFA Campus 1, Tower Block (Level 9).

We are open from Monday to Friday (excluding Public Holidays).

Operating hours:
9.30am - 12.30pm; 2.00pm - 5.00pm.

Available Subsidies:
SkillsFuture Credit
*SkillsFuture Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy Credits are not applicable for all courses offered by our Centre
National Silver Academy (NSA)
NTUC Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP)


For any enquiries or assistance, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
Hotline: 6512 1388