Dough Figuring Class

 

Most people busily hunt for souvenirs for their friends when traveling. The desirable choices should be unique and meaningful. Why don’t you make one with your own hands? Renowned local artist will teach you to how to craft your own handicraft for your beloved ones from this class. It is fun to learn and well manageable even for the rookies. This handicraft workshop is about 120 minutes.

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Highlights
120-minute class at the authentic historical venue

Renowned local artist

Take home a hand-painted work as a souvenir

Family fun

English speaking translator

 

What You Can Expect

 

During the class, the artists will introduce the dough and tools. Then you can observe the artist make a panda first, at the same time, he will also explain about the keys how to do it better. You can start to make your own panda and he will guide you aside. The class is a perfect cultural experience to go inside of Chinese painting history, which will be interesting for guests of every age, including kids, and every level of skill.

 

Date and Time: July 29th 2017        10:00am – 12:00pm
Price: 150RMB/per person

 

 

 

Paper cutting class

 

Spend two hours in Shanghai learning the traditional art of Chinese paper cutting, called ‘jian zhi.’ Despite being an age old tradition, the art of paper cutting is still going strong and is popular today. Many creative types use it to create those perfect cards for loved ones, as well as placing in a frame to give as a personalised gift.

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Highlights
• Include all the tools and paper
• 2-hour Chinese cultural experience in Shanghai
• Historical venue
• English speaking translator

 

What You Can Expect

 

Paper cutting is suitable for those who have a range of abilities, including novices.
During the 2 hour course your teacher will introduce the basic history of paper cutting and showcase the examples of cutting skills, with a view to really getting your creative juices flowing and your own imagination racing.
After this you will have time to create your own creation, using only a single sheet of paper and a pair of scissors. Once you have completed the paper cutting, take it home and be ready for you to show off your newly found skills!

 

Date and Time: July 29th 2017 15:30pm – 17:30pm

Price: 150RMB/per person

 

 

 

Chinese Painting Class

 

Enjoy the unique and atmospheric art experience in the traditional Chinese painting and the place is located in a historical venue. During the class you will be carefully guided by a professional local art instructor. You will also be provided with informative introduction about Chinese painting. During the 2 hours class become a real artist in a historical atmosphere. Your personal level of skill is not important.
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Highlights
120-minute painting workshop at the authentic historical venue
Discover traditional painting techniques of China
Take home a hand-painted work as a souvenir
English speaking translator

 

What You Can Expect

 

During the class, the art instructor will guide you step by step through the creative process and bring you special insights into the techniques, traditions and developments over the various periods in Chinese painting. The class is a perfect cultural experience to go inside of Chinese painting history, which will be interesting for guests of every age, including kids, and every level of skill.

 

Date and Time: July 30th 2017 10:00am – 12:00pm

Price: 150RMB/per person

 

 

 

Chinese Calligraphy Class

 

Learn the intricate arts of China during a group calligraphy lesson, taught by an instructor inside an authentic historical venue (which belonged to one of the most famous gang leaders in Shanghai), during a 2-hour lesson. Under the expert eye of a master calligrapher, you will learn small seal script and practice using the tools of the trade: brushes, ink and paper. Settle into a quiet venue where the ambiance encourages a contemplative mindset. Then try your hand at writing Chinese characters~.

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Highlights
• Understand the basics of Chinese Calligraphy history
• 2-hour Chinese cultural experience in Shanghai
• Learn to write small seal script with brushstrokes and ink
• English speaking translator

 

What You Can Expect

 

Practice the art of Chinese calligraphy, called small seal script. Learn the proper way to use the brushes and liquid ink to write small seal script ( formerly romanized as Hsiao-chuan and also known as Seal Script, Lesser Seal Script and Qin Script (秦篆, Qínzhuàn), is an archaic form of Chinese calligraphy) as your instructor demonstrates how to begin and end each stroke. You’ll be introduced to a number of tools used, including brushes that come in a variety of material. Then, create your artistic composition, which requires concentration as you paint characters on the paper. After your lesson, you can take your work home with you!

 

Date and Time: July 30th 2017 15:30pm – 17:30pm
Price: 150RMB/per person

 

Address: Huangpu District, No. 1178 Waima road, Waimatou Room 101, You can take subway: Line 4, Nanpu Bridge Station, walk about 7-9 minutes.

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For the payment, we have two different way to pay, please find the info below.

 

 

WeChat: 18621782428 to COOKINSHANGHAI account
Alipay: Name: 刘超群 Account:18621782428

 

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Please send us an email to booking these classes, Please contact with Cherry
cherry@cookinshanghai.com or Erica erica.zhang@cookinshanghai.com
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