Explore 13 authentic calligraphy & painting experiences across China. Discover hands-on workshops, performances, and cultural activities in Beijing, Xi'an, Hangzhou and more. Book unique experiences with local masters.
Learn Chinese calligraphy with professional English-speaking instructors. Use traditional brush, ink, rice paper and inkstone to explore calligraphy history and create your own artwork.
Experience Chinese calligraphy and tea ceremony in an authentic studio. Begin with jasmine tea ritual and incense ceremony, learn brush painting fundamentals and create your own artworks.
Learn Chinese traditional painting and calligraphy at Xiling Seal Engravers' Society. Experience ink wash painting and calligraphy surrounded by West Lake scenery.
Learn Dunhuang mural copying at Mogao Academy. Understand mural history and use traditional mineral pigments to copy mural sections.
Learn ancient writing on Han bamboo slips. Understand Dunhuang Han slips' historical value and create your own bamboo slip work.
Learn Chinese calligraphy and painting in Yangshuo. Create your own artwork under professional guidance.
Learn Chinese calligraphy and painting in Xining. Create your own artwork under professional guidance.
Learn Chinese calligraphy and painting in Shaoxing. Create your own artwork under professional guidance.
Learn Chinese calligraphy and painting in Nanchang. Create your own artwork under professional guidance.
Learn Chinese calligraphy and painting in Jingdezhen. Create your own artwork under professional guidance.
Learn Chinese calligraphy and painting in Zhengzhou. Create your own artwork under professional guidance.
Explore Beijing's world-famous 798 Art District with a curator-led tour. Discover cutting-edge Chinese contemporary art, graffiti, avant-garde sculptures, and converted factory spaces that house over 100 galleries.
Learn the sacred art of Tibetan thangka painting from a master artist. These intricate religious paintings require precise geometric construction, natural mineral pigments, and deep spiritual understanding. Create your own small thangka under expert guidance.
We offer 13 curated calligraphy & painting experiences across 11 cities. Each experience is verified for authenticity and led by local masters or experts.
Most experiences are designed for beginners and include full instruction. Difficulty levels are clearly marked, so you can choose experiences that match your comfort level.
Beijing offers the most calligraphy & painting experiences, but each city brings its own unique traditions and techniques to explore.
For most hands-on workshops, you can absolutely take your work home as a unique souvenir. Specific details are listed on each experience page.