Beijing · CHINESE CALLIGRAPHY WORKSHOPS
Brush, ink stone, and an afternoon learning why the order of the strokes matters. These 15 classes differ on how long you hold the brush, whether you take your work home and how big the group is.
Learn Beijing calligraphy in 30 to 60 minutes in downtown Wangfujing, with brush and ink practice, character meaning, and peaceful focus for $20.
“We had a one hour learning and practice session with the master. The experience has given us insights into the art of calligraphy and an appreciation of its rich history. Our instructor was very patient and gave plenty of guidance. Highly recommended.”
Learn Chinese calligraphy in small-group Beijing instruction near Wangfujing, with brush basics, tea, and a take-home souvenir for $20.
“This was an awesome way to dip into the cultural side of Beijing.Learning they ways of writing.He was nice and he explained happiness and taught me and my children something new!!! It was fun and challenging. I say if you need an acRead more”
Join a 3.5-hour Beijing walking tour from Huguang Guild Hall through hutongs, Liulichang calligraphy, street food, and Qianmen.
“Hao was an excellent guide. Despite the cold weather, Hao kept us moving and provided so much information and insight during our time with her. We would highly recommend Hao and the tour to anyone interested in knowing more about the off the beaten path parts of Beijing.”
A small-group Chinese calligraphy class in the Wangfujing area, learning brush strokes, rice paper, inks, and character writing for adults and kids.
“The class was good, he showed me how to write and learn how to do calligraphy in mandarin. Good experience!”
Calm Hutong calligraphy class near the Forbidden City in Wangfujing. English instruction, 45 min to 2 hours, take home your character.
“Richard is a naturally empathic and wise teacher; it was a privilege to learn some basic strokes with him and to learn more too of Buddhist philosophy. It was the best few hours I spent in Beijing and my memory of the depth and richness of the experience will last for ever. We practiced for most of the session in order to then write characters on a red cardboard “canvas” to take away. The tea was also delicious and the experience of being in the studio also most nurturing. I recommend this without hesitation! On my second day it was also lovely to meet his teaching assistant, Fiona, who was…”
Learn Chinese calligraphy in central Beijing with an expert art teacher. Practice strokes, ink, brushes, and seals, then take a piece home.
“Great experience, highly recommended!!! Richard is an amazing teacher and kind person, you’ll learn a lot from him!!!”
Old Beijing on foot in 3.5 hours, with hutong courtyard stories, street food stops, and take-home Chinese calligraphy for $25.
“This was the most amazing tour. So much information, our guides were incredible. A great value, would highly recommend!!”
A calm Beijing cultural session with tea etiquette, live guqin music practice, and a hands-on calligraphy workshop, all for $15.
“For the price, I didn’t expect such a detailed and high-quality experience! The ambiance, the knowledge of the instructor, and the way every part—tea, music, and calligraphy—connected so smoothly made it feel much more premium than what we paid. If you want an authentic cultural experience without spending a fortune, this is it!”
A 3-hour Beijing hands-on culture class with tea ceremony, Guqin music, and Chinese calligraphy, plus Hanfu rental and photo time.
“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…”
A 7-hour Beijing combo tour: Summer Palace with an English guide, then a hands-on Kung Fu Tea Ceremony or Chinese calligraphy class plus lunch.
Tai Chi or Kung Fu near Beijing’s Temple of Heaven, then a hands-on Chinese calligraphy class. Small group, about 3 hours, $95.
“Wonder experience with the family. Highly recommend even in the heat, we all really enjoyed! Definitely would do again”
Learn Chinese calligraphy in a Beijing Hutong setting, with supplies included and guided practice. In 1 hour, you’ll learn 10+ Hanzi.
“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 authentic Kung Fu Tea or Chinese calligraphy in Beijing. English-led, hands-on, and includes tea, snacks, and take-home art.
“Charlotte nous a tres bien accueilli dans cette salle remplie de theieres, de tasses et de thés : ce decor donne une tres bonne ambiance, un bonne energie pour cette experience. Elle nous a donne de nombreuses explications et a repondu a toute notre curiosité. je recommande chaudement”
Private Beijing half day: Hutong calligraphy strokes, wet-market ingredient hunt, then cook and eat dumplings at a local home.
“This was the absolute best tour we took during our 10 day stay in China! We took 6 different tours and this one, hands down blew all the others away. Sitting in the homes of these Beijingers, first in our master calligraphers home learning about his craft, being treated like houRead more”
A 3-hour Beijing calligraphy and Chinese painting workshop with tool training, guided technique lessons, and a hands-on ink artwork plus a red seal.
Every kind of day out in the city, and the best of each.
