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Chinese Calligraphy Workshop

Step into the art of traditional Chinese calligraphy, learn essential techniques, and create a piece to take home.
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What's Included

•Guided calligraphy workshop with instructor
•Your own hand-painted fan to take home
•All materials: ink, rice paper, ink stone, etc.
•Use of calligraphy brushes during class
•Complimentary Chinese tea
•Optional Hanfu photo experience (limited availability, first come first served)

exclusions

•Mounting or framing of your artwork (available for an extra fee)
•Transportation to the studio
•Additional souvenirs (seal carving, tea, artwork, etc.)
•Calligraphy brushes for takeaway (purchase required if you want your own set)

good to know

•Only steps away from the famous Liziba “train goes through building” station
•The workshop is beginner-friendly and guided step-by-step.
•The Hanfu experience is optional and depends on availability, so earlier arrivals get the best picks.

important notice

•Respect the historic venue—no damage or misuse of the space.

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Guests practicing Chinese calligraphy with brush and ink on rice paper, creating handmade artwork to take home as souvenirs
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Price Plan

Session Flow

A thoughtfully paced session designed for a meaningful cultural experience

The session begins at 3:00 PM

  • Just a short 2-minute walk from the iconic Liziba “train-through-building” viewpoint, your experience begins tucked inside a historic landmark.

You’ll have the option to wear traditional Hanfu

  • Adding an extra layer of immersion to the experience.

The foundations of the Chinese writing system

  • how ancient symbols evolved over thousands of years, and the stories hidden within each stroke.

Explore different calligraphy styles and their historical significance

  • followed by an introduction to the “Four Treasures of the Study”—brush, ink, paper, and ink stone.

Hands-on Experience

  • Guided step by step, you’ll learn how to hold the brush, control ink flow, and write your first Chinese characters—starting simple, then gradually building into more expressive forms.

  • By the end of the session, you won’t just understand calligraphy—you’ll have created your own piece.

Take your artwork home

  • Bring your own creation home as a souvenir.

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