Beijing · BEIJING CALLIGRAPHY WORKSHOPS
7 choices
This is the shortlist we’d hand a friend: the 7 beijing calligraphy workshops worth booking, each with its price, its traveller verdict, and the one thing to know before you commit.
A calm, hands-on Beijing calligraphy class in Wangfujing. Learn brush strokes, key scripts, and character meaning in 30 to 60 minutes.
“Richard was very professional in teaching us the principles of his art. Although we didn’t have much time he was very flexible regarding our timing and managed to give us a very interesting course. We recommend this activity!”
Small group Chinese calligraphy in Beijing: brush technique, Yin-yang inner peace, included supplies, and a take home artwork near Wangfujing.
“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!!”
Walk Beijing’s historic lanes in 3.5 hours, hear dynastic stories, sample street life, and make calligraphy near Liulichang.
“It was a huge group and it wasn't what I expected, but I'm glad I went. I thought we'd do all the big stuff like Tiananmen Square, etc. and instead we went to a Hutong neighborhood but it was good, because I learned about that instead!”
A short, small-group calligraphy class in downtown Beijing near Wangfujing, taught in English with ink, brushes, and lots of hands-on practice.
“The class was good, he showed me how to write and learn how to do calligraphy in mandarin. Good experience!”
A small-group Beijing workshop where you taste tea, play Guqin, and write calligraphy with master artists, in 2.5 quiet hours.
“Everything was done with care—from the welcome tea to the final group photo. The calligraphy teacher helped me write my Chinese name, and I even took the paper home. It’s now framed in my apartment!”
Learn Chinese calligraphy near the Forbidden City in a calm, English-taught class in Wangfujing, with take-home art and brush.
“I had a great experience and extended for another 45 minutes. Richard was a great teacher and it was a brilliant opportunity to escape the busyness and relax and learn a new skill.”
Noon in Beijing calligraphy class in Wangfujing. Learn ink strokes, seal carving, and make a take-home piece with an art teacher.
“The passion for calligraphy of the teacher shines through. The mood of the class was light hearted. As the group settles down from the excitement, we switched to a calming mood. The simplicity of learning to write again and feeling our brushes move on the surface of paper. Definitely recommend.”
