Chinese Calligraphy Workshop: Art and Culture in Shanghai
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38 Ratings
Jing An Qu

Immerse yourself in the ancient art of Chinese calligraphy during this 2-hour workshop in Shanghai. Learn from a professional calligrapher, create your own artwork, and gain a deeper understanding of Chinese culture.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • EASYBOX STUDIO - During a two-hour Chinese calligraphy workshop in English, you will hear a brief overview of the history of Chinese calligraphy, listen to interesting stories behind great works of art, explore writing tools which have been used for a thousand years and create your own artwork in the same way as the ancients.
What's Included
  • Writing tools and materials
  • Tea and coffee
Additional Information

To the Chinese, calligraphy is more than just art—it embodies the very spirit they have lived by for thousands of years. Learn from a professional calligrapher during this small-group workshop. Not only will you experience an ancient art form, you will also gain a deeper understanding of Chinese culture. Our workshop takes place in a beautiful and…

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Location
Yugucun （North Gate）
Yu Yuan Lu
We are 500 meters from the Jing’an Temple subway station, Exit 1. After you enter the entrance of 361 Yuyuan Road, go straight and make a right turn at the 4th alley (there is a barber pole at the corner). At the end of the alley, we are the last door on your right, #50 (front door).
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Chriscy2206fv
Jul 5, 2025
Great hands-on experience to learn about and try Chinese calligraphy - This workshop was an excellent diversion from the regular sight-seeing routine, with a great hand-on experience to learn and try Chinese calligraphy. Lucy was an excellent leader and very patient as we learned how to make some simple fans and scrolls. Highly recommended!
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Chris_c
Jul 3, 2025
Fun Experience Trying Calligraphy - Lucie was an excellent guide and teacher, with some great hands training for doing calligraphy. She showed us how to do the characters we selected, then helped refine our technique, each of us leaving with a nice example of the handiwork. I highly recommend the diversion from the usual sight seeing activities!
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Irina_p
May 21, 2025
The best activity in Shanghai - I would like to recommend this class a million times! It was so interesting, fun, and informative. Many thanks to Lucy! 😊
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Simran_d
May 20, 2025
Amazing! - Lucy was such a great teacher and the class was very informative and interesting. I would highly recommend to anyone wanting to learn calligraphy. It was so fun!
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Anna_b
Apr 16, 2025
Wonderful class in a... - Wonderful class in a beautiful space. I really enjoyed learning about the history of Chinese characters and making my own beautiful fan. Lucy was very attentive and made sure I was happy with the finished calligraphy.
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Balvebains
Apr 5, 2025
A Relaxing and Inspiring Calligraphy Session with Lucy ✍️ - I booked a two-hour calligraphy session with my friend Kiel, and it turned out to be one of the most relaxing and creatively fulfilling experiences we've had in a while! Lucy, our teacher, was brilliant – warm, patient, and incredibly knowledgeable. She made us feel at ease right from the start and guided us through the basics with clear instructions and plenty of encouragement. You can tell she’s genuinely passionate about calligraphy, and it shines through in her teaching. The session was well-paced, with a nice balance of technique, practice, and creativity. We started with foundational strokes and then worked our way to writing words and phrases. Lucy provided high-quality materials; we even got to take some home to keep practising. What I loved was how calming the whole experience was – it felt like a much-needed break from the usual chaos. Kiel and I left feeling proud of what we’d created and inspired to keep going. I highly recommend this to anyone looking for a unique, hands-on experience – whether you're a complete beginner or want to try something new with a friend. Thanks, Lucy!
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K6933peidab
Mar 27, 2025
Such a fun and insightful session on calligraphy! - The calligraphy class with Lucy was such a cool and insightful session. We were the only ones who had booked the class, so we got 1:1 history lesson on the development of Chinese calligraphy throughout time, and we learned so much about Chinese history, dynasties, etc. The painting part of the class was so much fun, and we each did a piece of Chinese wallpaper decor to take with us home. Such a cool memory to have in Shanghai. Would really recommend anyone to go!
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Olga_v
Mar 25, 2025
It was very interesting... - It was very interesting and informative caligraphy class! Lucy speaks perfect English and it was easy to communicate. I made beautiful fan for hot days in Shanghai!:) Thank you Lucy and it was lovely meeting you! All the best!
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671jessicah
Mar 1, 2025
Amazing cultural experience in Shanghai - We finished our trip to China with this two hour class. The first hour was Lucy explaining the history and background to calligraphy, which really gave us a great appreciation for the artistry and made it easier when we started to practice in the second hour! Lucy was very kind, patient and helpful and we felt this experience taught us a lot about Chinese culture and art. Would highly recommend for anyone who loves art and/or cultural experiences!
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Allyson_j
Feb 24, 2025
Great intro to Chinese calligraphy - This artist is one of the nicest, most patient and informative teachers we have ever interacted with. My kids (all 3-ages 5,9,12) all walked away with a great memory of China. They still talk about it.
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