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Immerse yourself in the fantastic Chinese culture and arts by taking this 2-hour exclusive private traditional Chinese painting lesson, get an insider’s introduction to traditional Chinese water and ink painting. Create your own work of art with the guidance from the local famous artist. Benefit from having both a guide translator and local respected artist at your side and get fine practice of the famous Chinese tools: brushes, ink and paper. Try out writing the Chinese characters in the artistic way and paint the elegant Chinese artwork. Get the great insight into traditional arts and culture.
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Duration: 2 to 3 hours
Starts: Shanghai, China
Trip Category: Classes & Workshops >> Painting Classes
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Immerse yourself in the fantastic Chinese culture and arts by taking this 2-hour exclusive private traditional Chinese painting lesson, get an insider’s introduction to traditional Chinese water and ink painting. Create your own work of art with the guidance from the local famous artist. Benefit from having both a guide translator and local respected artist at your side and get fine practice of the famous Chinese tools: brushes, ink and paper. Try out writing the Chinese characters in the artistic way and paint the elegant Chinese artwork. Get the great insight into traditional arts and culture.
Your local friendly guide will pick up you at your downtown area in Shanghai, travel to the local private artist workshop in the beautiful French concession. Upon arrival, your fun cultural experience will begin with the welcome tea. Immerse yourself in the impressive arts and get the artistic inspiration from the workshop.
Follow the guidance from your expert teacher and gain the knowledge of the famous four Chinese treasures: ink, brushes, paper and ink stone, try out writing your favorite Chinese character and name on the fine rice paper.
After enjoying the short tea break, get ready to learn the famous traditional Chinese painting, also known as “ National Painting”, one of the oldest art form in the world, It uses “Shui Mo” (water and ink) and is also a freestyle technique created by using a brush dipped in ink and water, and onto rice paper. Your teacher is an art expert and also well respected in traditional art field. With the careful guidance, create your own unique art by using genuine Chinese tools; you’ll learn different brush strokes, as well as get a solid introduction to the oriental materials, tools, and painting subject.
After the class, bid farewell to your great teacher, take home the special and unique art souvenir you made. You may choose to explore the charming artist neighborhood or your local guide will help you get taxi back to your next destination.
