• Shanghai M50: Chinese Seal Engraving Workshop at M50 Park
  • Shanghai M50: Chinese Seal Engraving Workshop at M50 Park
  • Shanghai M50: Chinese Seal Engraving Workshop at M50 Park
  • Shanghai M50: Chinese Seal Engraving Workshop at M50 Park

Shanghai M50: Chinese Seal Engraving Workshop at M50 Park

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ID: GYG1422322-2171544
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Country: China

Duration: 01:30 hours


Description

Learn the art of Chinese seal engraving at a workshop in Shanghai's M50 Creative Park. Design your own seal face, engrave it by hand, and take home a personalized seal.
Learn about the history and cultural symbolism of Chinese seals, seal-script characters, common seal styles, and basic carving principles. Then, choose your desired characters and arrange the seal-face layout with instructor guidance.

Use carving tools to complete the main engraving process. Clean the seal surface, trim the edges, and make detailed adjustments. Polish the wooden handle and prepare the ink pad and seal components.

Apply ink, test the completed seal, and take photos with the finished artwork. Take home a completed personal seal with a wooden handle and storage box.

Highlights

  • Learn the history and cultural meaning of traditional Chinese seals
  • Design your own seal face and engrave it by hand with expert guidance
  • Experience the beauty of Chinese characters, carving, and aesthetics
  • Take home a completed personal seal with a wooden handle and storage box
  • Enjoy a beginner-friendly workshop with step-by-step instructor guidance

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
No previous carving experience is required.
Suitable for beginners and cultural art enthusiasts.
Carving tools are used during the workshop. Children should participate with adult supervision where required.
Please arrive on time for the reserved session.
We will need your name and passport number for park registration and admission. Please also bring the physical passport on the day of tour.
Please provide your WhatsApp, WeChat or email after booking so we can contact you easily regarding your reservation details.
Please go to the Art in Shanghai for the workshop, and contact customer service for specific location.
INCLUDED
  • 1.5-hour seal engraving workshop
  • Cultural introduction
  • Professional instructor guidance
  • Carving tools and workshop materials
  • Finished personalized seal
  • Photo opportunity
NOT INCLUDED
  • Transportation
  • Meals and drinks
  • Personal expenses
  • Additional materials or seals

When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.