Beijing · BEIJING CALLIGRAPHY WORKSHOPS
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This is the shortlist we’d hand a friend: the 14 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.”
Walk old Beijing hutongs with stories from locals, street snacks, and a hands-on calligraphy workshop. 3.5 hours, English guide, $25.
“This was the most amazing tour. So much information, our guides were incredible. A great value, would highly recommend!!”
Private Beijing calligraphy class, hutong walk, and dumplings or noodles in a 4-hour experience near Wangfujing. Handy guide pickup.
“Super nice calligraphy class, the guide was very kind and teach to us the basic of chinese calligraphy, we got some backround infos about the history, some jokes ;) we tried dumplings and saw some piece of Hutong.”
Hands-on Beijing tea, Guqin, calligraphy, and Hanfu photos in a private art center. Small group, 3 hours, $15.
“My family and I came to China for the first time and wanted to experience something unique. The sound of the guqin is truly distinctive—its deep and mellow tones bring a sense of peace to the heart. We also got to create our own calligraphy pieces—such fun! A single activity with four different experiences—highly recommended!”
Learn Beijing calligraphy, fan painting, or seal carving with a master artisan in Liulichang, small group, and take home your work.
“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 with an English guide, then choose tea ceremony or calligraphy. Lunch included, ending near the tea building.
Brush, ink, and guided strokes in a Beijing Hutong. Learn at least 10 Hanzi in about an hour with included supplies.
“Taking a calligraphy class from Master Guo Baoqing was my favorite experience during my 4 weeks in Beijing. Master Guo's teaching style is supportive and hands-on, which allowed me to connect with the process right away. In addition, I Read more”
Learn tai chi or kung fu and Chinese calligraphy near Beijing’s Temple of Heaven area, with a small-group class and hands-on brush time.
“Wonder experience with the family. Highly recommend even in the heat, we all really enjoyed! Definitely would do again”
