Creating beauty with a feather. Quan Aiyan picked up the skill in a special art workshop for disabled people. Despite physical challenges, many like Quan see potential to become a skillful handicraft artist. With a wide variety of themes, content and styles, feather drawing is a very precious type of Chinese traditional artwork. Kan Dawei, the organizer of this art tutorial, is also the third generation inheritor of the art form. Based on his in-depth understanding of the traditional art, he's also added new innovative ideas and he's willing to pass down all his knowledge to the students.
KAN DAWEI ORGANIZER OF THE TUTORIAL "There are many elements in the picture they are working on, such as houses, trees, and stones and they have to carve the shape themselves. That's the most important part."
The training will last for one month. And for those with who create outstanding works of art, there might be even more opportunities.
CHN HUANG NING, DIRECTOR DISABLED PEOPLE'S FEDERATION OF SHENYANG "If their works meet certain standards, they will be put on sale. It's a good way to help the disabled make money."
People with disabilities often face many challenges in life. Perhaps this art class can help bring some joy, and a little extra income, to those who take part. ZHENG CHUNYING CGTN.