六藝概覽 · Overview

The Six Arts in modern practice

Each art appears here as an image and a simple practice, translated into experiences for families, adults, and artists in Calgary.

Floral art arrangement representing rites
花艺

Floral Art

Explores form, movement, and balance through natural materials, turning flowers into intentional, sculptural expressions of beauty.

Tea ceremony setting with teapot and cups
茶席

Tea Ceremony

Transforms a simple cup of tea into a shared moment of calm, presence, and human connection.

Incense smoke rising in a small burner
香道

Incense Appreciation

Uses scent as a subtle design element, shaping mood, focus, and inner stillness.

Brush and ink calligraphy on rice paper
诗书

Poetry & Calligraphy

Merge word and gesture, where written characters become visual rhythm and personal expression.

Traditional Chinese ink painting of mountains
古画

Traditional Chinese Painting

Emphasizes mood over realism, capturing atmosphere, emotion, and the unseen essence of nature.

Hands playing the guqin
古琴

Guqin

Offers a minimalist soundscape—quiet, intimate, and deeply reflective—inviting listeners into a space of clarity and calm.

六 藝 · ModernSixArts.com

Transforming lives through the arts.

The Six Arts are timeless practices that blend creativity, mindfulness, and self‑expression, offering a refined way to slow down and reconnect in a modern world.

Modern Six Arts brings these traditions into contemporary community life through programs, gatherings, and collaborations with artists and educators.

項目 · Programs

How we share the arts

Programs invite children, adults, and partners into a gentle but serious encounter with the Six Arts through practice and conversation.

Children in a Six Arts workshop

Six Arts for Children

A pathway for ages 6–12 into tea etiquette, music, calligraphy, and movement, in calm, small‑group sessions that nurture focus and joy.

Program details
Adults practicing calligraphy together

Adult Practice Circles

Ongoing circles for calligraphy, music, and ritual, supporting regular practice, reflection, and connection among practitioners.

Practice circles
Community gathering around tea and the arts

Community & School Outreach

Collaborations with schools, community groups, and cultural partners across Calgary to host workshops, assemblies, and seasonal gatherings.

For partners

影像集 · Gallery

Moments from practice

A glimpse into workshops, circles, and quiet preparations behind the scenes.

Tea circle in progress
Calligraphy practice close‑up
Playing guqin close‑up

會員 · Members

A circle of ongoing support

Members help sustain programs throughout the year and are invited into special gatherings, open rehearsals, and behind‑the‑scenes conversations.

Membership is open to practitioners, families, and supporters who feel aligned with the pace and values of Modern Six Arts.

Learn about membership

Join Us!

Whether as participant, volunteer, member, artist, or supporter, you are warmly invited into this unfolding conversation between classical Chinese arts and life in Calgary.