Beijing: Chinese Painting and Calligraphy Workshop
ID: GYG1015480-1571627
Category:
Country: China
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Explore Chinese culture through a 2–3 hour calligraphy workshop: learn tools, history, and techniques, then create your own ink art in this hands-on, artistic, and culturally enriching experience.
- Delve into the elegance of Chinese culture with a hands-on calligraphy workshop that spans 2 to 3 hours. Start by familiarizing yourself with essential tools like brushes, ink, and paper during a 30-minute introduction.
- Then, engage in a one-hour guided session that unveils the history and techniques of Chinese calligraphy and traditional painting.
- Finally, unleash your creativity by creating your own ink artworks, applying what you’ve learned in a practical setting.
This enriching experience offers a unique glimpse into the beauty of Chinese aesthetics and is perfect for anyone looking to deepen their cultural understanding.
Highlights
- Learn the basics of Chinese calligraphy tools like brushes, ink, and paper.
- Discover the history and techniques of calligraphy and traditional painting.
- Create your own ink artwork in a guided, hands-on session.
- Experience an authentic and artistic introduction to Chinese aesthetics.
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
- By Subway: Exit B of Panjiayuan Subway Station, about 700 meters east.
- By car: search Shuiru College
INCLUDED
- Calligraphy Tools: Brush, ink, ink stone, and high-quality rice paper (Xuan paper).
- Craft Materials: Personal stamp with red ink, painting brushes, palette, and cloths.
- Practice Sheets: Guided templates to help you write and create.
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.
