China · CALLIGRAPHY CLASSES
The 15 calligraphy classes you can book today, with the price, the running time and who each one suits. The first is first for a reason; start there.
Learn Chinese calligraphy in central Beijing with an English-speaking teacher, traditional tools, tea, and a meaningful artwork to take home.
“Richard is a great teacher. Chinese traditions are so interesting. Greatest experience 100%”
Learn brush technique, Chinese culture, and create a take-home artwork in this affordable small-group calligraphy class near Wangfujing, Beijing.
“We had an amazing time! It was fun and very instructive C-: I highly recommend. Richard is very kind and patient, and also gave us lots and lots of very delicious tea!!”
Explore Beijing’s hutongs, guild halls, old shopping streets, and calligraphy traditions on an affordable 3.5-hour walking tour.
“I had such a good time during this tour in Beijing and it exceeded all my expectations! Hao was incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about the city's history, providing various insights at every stop. Highly recommended for anyone looking to explore Beijing in such unique way!”
Practice Chinese calligraphy near the Forbidden City with an English-speaking teacher, tea, cultural history, and hands-on writing for all ages.
“The class was good, he showed me how to write and learn how to do calligraphy in mandarin. Good experience!”
Review of Beijing’s intimate tea, Guqin, and calligraphy workshop, with practical details on value, timing, venue, and who should book.
“I didn’t expect to feel so moved. Playing the Guqin while the master guided my fingers felt like stepping into another time. It was quiet, personal, and completely different from anything else in my itinerary.”
Learn Chinese calligraphy near Beijing’s Forbidden City with patient English-speaking teachers, tea, hands-on practice, and artwork to take home.
“It was so nice to leave behind the bustle, constant walking and the long entry lines of temples etc, and join Richard’s class for a calm, relaxed, meditative experience in the practice of Hutong Calligraphy. The venue in one of the high-end shopping centre off Pedestrian Street was lovely. We were served tea, a coffee shop was also on the premises for a great cappuccino, and we left with our own artwork. Highly recommended.”
Learn Chinese calligraphy in central Beijing with an art teacher, hands-on practice, cultural insight, and a finished piece to take home.
“Richard was very kind and informative during our class. We got lots of practice before our final piece which we got to take home. Highly recommend!”
Learn Chinese calligraphy with artist Lucy in a small Shanghai workshop, practice ancient brush techniques, and take home a personalized folding fan.
“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!”
Explore Beijing’s hutongs, Qianmen, local food, and calligraphy in a lively 3.5-hour English walking tour for $25.
“It was AMAZING, my favorite thing in beijing together with the great wall. I learned so much, highly recommend it! having said that, its actually a free walking tour so I think the platform charges way too much for something that is completely based on tips, really rotten deal for the lovely great guide. plus its a lot of money in China, not cool. but still a great choice, so happy I did it”
Review of Shanghai’s private Zhujiajiao tour, with canals, Fangsheng Bridge, calligraphy, Kezhi Garden, local food, and hotel pickup.
“Great trip with a very knowledgeable guide. Super convenient with pick up and drop off at our hotel. Loved the calligraphy experience and made me want to try it again!”
Review of Yangshuo’s one-hour private Chinese calligraphy or painting lesson, with hotel pickup, English instruction, pricing, tips, and booking advice.
“Poderia ter comprado o bilhete do cruzeiro por conta própria, sem precisar de um guia. Seria muito mais barato. E teria as mesmas informações em inglês pela equipe do barco. Além disso, o motorista ficou boa parte do tempo no celular.”
Learn Chinese calligraphy, stroll Beijing hutongs, and enjoy dumplings on this private four-hour cultural tour with guide Richard.
“After very enjoyable and relaxing caligrafy class we went to a very tasty dumpling place. Vegeterian dumplings also available . Very tasty.”
Try tea, guqin, calligraphy, Hanfu, and Chinese rituals in a friendly 2.5-hour Beijing culture class for just $15.
“An unexpected gem! Our family of 5, ages 11-40 absolutely loved this experience! My kids & husband were not so excited when I told them what I had booked us in for, but by the end of the experience they couldn’t stop raving about how much fun they had!! It was a really rich cultural experience, very personalised, thoughtful, & immersive. We met many experts of the arts and emerging artists (young children) who stole our hearts with their talent & positive enthusiasm. We loved how genuine & wholesome the entire experience was. We felt like we had been taken into a local community with arms wide open, ready to…”
Make calligraphy, fan art, or a Chinese name seal in a Liulichang workshop with a master artisan for $75.
“Nydelig opplevelse hvis man ønsker å gjøre noe kreativt. Fin aktivitet hvis du ønsker å komme deg vekk fra de store turist plassene i Beijing. Jeg valgte stempel laging, hvor jeg hadde en utrolig bra mester, men også 3 hyggelige tolker som skulle hjelpe meg med å kommunisere med mesteren. Du får øve masse på andre steiner før man faktisk begynner å inngravere på den ordentlige, noe jeg satt pris på. Du får i tillegg mulighet til å skrive kalligrafi. Dette for å øve på det som skal stå på steinen. Alt i alt super bra opplevelse.”
Explore Beijing’s Summer Palace, enjoy zhajiangmian, then learn Kung Fu tea or Chinese calligraphy in a hands-on cultural day.
Pick a wall, a palace, a kitchen or a river.
