Become a Certified Shufa Instructor
Share the transformative art of Chinese calligraphy with the world. CalligraphyZen’s Teacher Training Program certifies passionate practitioners to lead their own workshops — with the curriculum, community, and ongoing mentorship to do it with confidence.
Program Overview
Our Teacher Training Program is a structured pathway for calligraphy practitioners who are ready to share Shufa with students of their own. Rooted in CalligraphyZen’s pedagogical approach — slow, intentional, and mindfulness-centred — the program prepares you to lead workshops, build a student practice, and join a growing international community of certified Shufa instructors.
Certification is awarded through the Shufa Foundation, the independent body overseeing standards in Chinese calligraphy instruction.
Who It’s For
Calligraphy Practitioners
You’ve completed your learning journey and feel called to pass the art on. You’re ready to lead, not just practice.
Wellness Educators
You work in yoga, mindfulness, or holistic wellness and want to add a grounding, meditative arts practice to your offering.
Corporate Facilitators
You design team experiences and retreats, and see the value of Shufa as a tool for focus, creativity, and cultural connection.
What Graduates Gain
🏅 Certification
A recognised credential from the Shufa Foundation, certifying you as a qualified Chinese calligraphy instructor. Valid internationally.
🤝 Community
Join a growing network of certified Shufa instructors across Taipei, Vancouver, and beyond. Collaborate, refer students, and grow together.
🌱 Mentorship
Ongoing support from Teresa and the CalligraphyZen team as you build your teaching practice — from your first workshop to your hundredth student.
What Our Graduates Say
“The Teacher Training Program completely changed how I see calligraphy — not just as an art form, but as a vehicle for mindfulness and human connection. I taught my first workshop three weeks after certifying.”
— [Graduate Name], Certified Shufa Instructor, Taipei
“I came in as a yoga teacher curious about calligraphy. I left as a certified instructor with a full curriculum and a community of peers. Teresa’s mentorship during the program was invaluable.”
— [Graduate Name], Wellness Educator, Vancouver
“As a corporate facilitator, I was looking for something that would help teams slow down and connect. Shufa is exactly that. The certification gave me the confidence to offer it professionally.”
— [Graduate Name], Corporate Facilitator
Ready to Begin?
Book a free 20-minute consultation to find out if the Teacher Training Program is the right next step for you. We’ll talk about where you are in your practice, what you’re hoping to build, and how CalligraphyZen can support you.