Chinese ink painting and Chinese calligraphy (the art of writing)have always been allied arts in Chinese art & culture, They use the same equipment and share similair aims, techniques, and standards. Bamboo has been written and also been painted in the same manner, in other words, a work depicting bamboo is both a painting and a piece of calligraphy.
 
In this workshop, we will be learning how to paint a simple bamboo art piece.
 
Learn the skills and techniques of traditional Chinese ink painitng. You'll be guided by the studio's artist step-by-step through experimenting with Chinese paintbrushes, rice paper and be introduced to a typical Chinese painting theme -bamboo.
 
 
-Discover the history and philosophy behind Chinese painting and learn about the major differences between Chinese and Western Art.
-Learn about the symbolic meaning of bamboos in Chinese art & culture
- Learn about the major painting tools and equipment used in Chinese painting
-Experiment with different Chinese artistic tools and and paper
 
Be guided to create your very own bamboo-theme ink painting on Chinese rice paper - and take it home afterward!
 
Adults| 12 yrs + | 2 hours
*HKD580/head ( this cost of for painting at the studio)
*Fees include all materials and equipment used in class.
*Add a Basic Beginners Kit (HKD160) to practice at home afterwards under Options above
 
*Enjoy freshly brewed Chinese tea on the side.
 
*After this one-off class, if Chinese Painting is something you can commit to on a regular basis, you may consider signing up for regular classes here.
 
Our Chinese Ink Painting Workshop has been recommended by:
lonleyplanet, TimeOut, Secret Escapes, Tatler Hong Kong