Workshops

Where: This workshop will be hosted at Winchester Arc Library, Arc Space 1

When:  2pm to 4pm Saturday October 25

Highlights:  As the last session of this series, in this workshop, we tried to give participants more freedom to practice the words they would like to learn. Everyone enjoyed creating some unique gift cards for friends and family for the coming Christmas and New Year.

Testimonial:  

“Everything was wonderful, 10/10"

"Absolutely great. Love hearing about the history"

"It was nice!!!"

Where: This workshop will be hosted at Winchester Arc Library, Arc Space 1

When:  2pm to 4pm Saturday October 4

Hightlight:  Recap of the basics of Chinese calligraphy, with a focus on introducing Chinese zodiac signs and five elements. Featured activities include 'What's my Chinese zodiac sign and element and how to read and write them'

Testimonial:  

“Very informative, great atmosphere, relaxing and fun"

"We've loved it, thanks"

"Really Lovely experience!"

"Hope there will be more next year!"

Where: This workshop was hosted at Winchester Arc Library, Arc Space 2 

When:  2 pm to 4 pm Sunday,28 September

Highlight:  A taste of Tang Poetry through Chinese calligraphy.

13 Participants this time!  A brief history of Tang Dynasty Poetry was introduced in the workshop. Everyone was given a task to write one character within a poetry puzzle..... It is great fun!

Testimonial:  

“I loved the workshop. It was very unique and nice we were all involved."

"So, so enjoyable. Great presentation"

"Very good supply + papers provided + personalised info. Thank you"

Where: This workshop was hosted at Winchester Arc Library, Arc Space 2 

When:  2 pm to 4 pm Saturday,13 September

Highlight:  Introduction to the basics of Chinese calligraphy; tools, history and different scripts. 

8 Participants learnt how to use the tools and practice their names in Chinese. Design Chinese round fan and bookmarks with their own calligraphy.

Testimonial:  

“Everything was wonderful-well explained and enjoyable”

“Perfectly Paced”

“Really fun”

“Very enjoyable experience, interesting to learn Chinese history through calligraphy”

“Wish it was longer”