Sino-American Talks invites to a Talk and Q&A with Mike Levy hosted at the Courtyard Institute:
“Who Will Steal Your Job in Ten Years: The Beida Grad or the Oberlin Grad”
将每个单独设计打印的元素组合在一起会产生怎样的化学反应？书院新一期的3D打印课“Beijing by night ”，将通过带领大家嵌入LED模块，设计打印组合成自己的灯光作品来一同寻找答案。… 继续 :: continue
Please join us for a viewing of “55 Days at Peking*, a 1963 historical drama film based on the siege of the Legations during the Boxer rebellion in the summer of 1900.
The events surrounding the Boxer Rebellion are well-known; but the Boxers … 继续 :: continue
On Wednesday the 23rd, the Royal Asiatic Society and the Courtyard Institute invite you to a talk and Q&A by Neil Schmid.
Background:
The Church of the East, also known as Nestorian Christianity, came to China during the early Tang Dynasty… 继续 :: continue
Can Laozi offer any insights into the debate on abortion in the US? What could Zhuangzi contribute to the controversy over same sex marriage? These are not questions the ancient philosophers pondered themselves, but the books they left… 继续 :: continue
About this class
The popularity and awareness of 3D Printing is exploding. It is breaking down barriers in design and manufacturing, and making what was previously impossible, possible for anyone with just a basic understanding of the technology.… 继续 :: continue
About this class
Inventions! Kids will explore engineering and what it takes to create their own product. With 3D printing, kids now have an opportunity to bring their ideas to life. Using 3D printers and design software kids can create their… 继续 :: continue
The Royal Asiatic Society and the Courtyard Institute invite for a viewing of “The Soong Sisters“, an historical drama film based on the lives of three legendary sisters who influenced Chinese politics to a startling degree … 继续 :: continue
This talk is part of a speaking series, co-hosted by China Building Restoration, architecture and design consultants anySCALE and the Courtyard Institute, in which we present informed speakers on building restoration and other … 继续 :: continue
Discover Mexican folk art through creative techniques and experience a fun family activity while immersing in Mexican Culture.
The Mexican Piñata [piˈɲata] is made with papier mache and cardboard and covered with colored tissue… 继续 :: continue
After the success of the first series of workshops, a new series of workshops is launching for the month of June.
What happens when China’s rich design tradition meets contemporary technology like 3D Printing? How does cultural context… 继续 :: continue
Imagine being a designer, making some great 21st century products, inspired by traditional Chinese culture.
This workshop offers you this experience. We challenge you to transform traditional Chinese culture into a 3D printed product … 继续 :: continue
China Building Restoration, anySCALE and the Courtyard Institute invite you to our talk by Gary Feuerstein on historic restoration and preservation in China. In this talk, whilst exploring China’s traditional architecture and… 继续 :: continue
Heritage is gradually built up, generation after generation, carrying memory and identity. This layering of time transforms both material relics and immaterial practices. So, the sediments of time on a single place can enrich or denature… 继续 :: continue
Fresh tea from the Mountains of Yunnan
After two months of traveling for Spring tea in Yunnan, Paul Murray has returned to the Courtyard Institute to share his Spring tea collection. In this session Paul will brew several of his freshly … 继续 :: continue
After the success of our first 2 workshops we are excited to keep 3D printing in the courtyard. We talked and listened to our workshop participants and decided to develop an adults course as well as a kids course in order to allow for the … 继续 :: continue
Express your love and appreciation on Mother’s day and all year long, creating a one-of-a-kind greeting card.
Join us for a fun experience creating beautiful hand-made cards, learning how to make a paper flower and creating your own little… 继续 :: continue
What happens when you take something as rich and beautiful as China’s cultural heritage and introduce it to something as novel as 3D printing? The 3D Printing Workshop at the Courtyard Institute attempts to answer this question by… 继续 :: continue
This talk by Dr. Neil Schmid explores the discoveries at Dunhuang and how these finds have transformed our understanding of Chinese culture and society. The event is co-sponsored with Yale Club Beijing and University of Pennsylvania… 继续 :: continue
Embrace Spring on top of the Great Wall with us!
March 21st is a Saturday, also the Spring Equinox of this year. We are feeling a strong desire to wander into the wild, so we have planned this outing to the Great Wall in conjunction with the Schoolhouse/Brickyard… 继续 :: continue
Upcoming installment of our monthly documentary salon.
Throughout Chinese history, the lives of the imperial families have always been a mystery. The young production team of the “Murders in the Forbidden City” tried to decode… 继续 :: continue
The building on No. 3 Zhangzizhong Road is a very significant old piece of architecture. One may wonder who built this building? Who is the architect? What’s the history behind this building, and why this building has such a strong western… 继续 :: continue
The Year of the Goat is here. Before we are off celebrating the New Year and getting together with family and friends we have compiled some information about the Year of the Goat. What it means to be a goat and what stands behind some of the traditions… 继续 :: continue
We are starting the cold months of 2015 with three tea tastings that will provide you with a good basis to understand and enjoy tea. Paul Murray, a tea specialist, who not only relentlessly drinks tea but also has been traveling to Yunnan … 继续 :: continue
On January 29th, National Geographic Photographer and Filmmaker Michael Yamashita is visiting our courtyard to talk about his book “Shangri-La – Along the tea road to Lhasa”.
Lavishly illustrated with photographs … 继续 :: continue
Immerse yourself in the diverse world of tea at an exclusive tea tasting session with Paul Murray.
This first four-part-series will focus on special topics surrounding Pu’er tea. The series is held on Saturday mornings at 10am in the… 继续 :: continue
On November 8th, the Courtyard Institute invites your kids, age from 7 to 10, to join us for a special Hutong Adventure. We have put together a series of fun and interactive activities, all packed into half a day, for the kids to experience and
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The Courtyard Institute invites all children (approx. 7 – 11 years of age) to join our second “Shadow Puppetry Workshop”.
The workshop starts at 16:00 with a short introduction into shadow puppet performance. Under the guidance of … 继续 :: continue
Ages 7-11
RMB 75, includes a drink; kids, RMB 20; free with brunch
Fun with Shadow Puppets at our first Capital M Kids Club event! The Courtyard Institute introduces children to shadow puppets in an accessible, fun way. Kids will learn how to … 继续 :: continue
One of the most important factors in the flavor profile of Pu’er tea is the region where it is grown. Even a few kilometers between mountains can have a monumental impact… 继续 :: continue
Rumors, misconceptions and the truth behind the famous Pu’er tea
Weight loss, cancer prevention, anti-radiation and anti-aging? Can all this be achieved by just drinking tea? We, at the Courtyard Institute, want to find out what is true… 继续 :: continue
The Courtyard Institute invites all children (approx. 7 – 11 years of age) to join our half-day “Shadow Puppetry Workshop”. The Children will learn how to make shadow puppets and explore their imagination. Shadow puppetry is introduced… 继续 :: continue
云南元阳哈尼梯田改造心得分享
2013年6月22日，在第37届世界遗产大会上云南元阳哈尼梯田被成功列入世界遗产名录，成为我国第45处世界遗产。
四合书院本次讲座非常荣幸的邀请到了本次申遗专家组的主要成员，清华大学建筑学院的罗德胤博士与大家分享他参与元阳梯田村落调研和保护实践的心得。… 继续 :: continue
四合书院2014文化遗产讲座（之二）—-欧洲文化遗产保护实践漫谈
主讲人介绍：
蔡晓萌，地道胡同长大的北京人。本科专业为建筑结构工程，但因为热爱古建保护，又到比利时鲁汶大学 … 继续 :: continue
