Beijing · CALLIGRAPHY & INK ART CLASSES
You will not learn to write in an afternoon, but you will learn how the brush is held and why the paper matters. The 14 below compare teachers, whether the session is in English and what you take away, with prices.
Learn Chinese calligraphy in central Beijing with an English-speaking teacher, traditional tools, tea, and a meaningful artwork to take home.
“The course was fantastic! Richard explained each character we worked on with great clarity and passion. It was a truly enjoyable experience, one we’d highly recommend to everyone, and it’s ideal also for kids!”
Learn Chinese calligraphy near Wangfujing with patient teachers, tea, cultural insight, and a personal artwork to take home.
“Really fun experience! Richard was kind and attentive. He made the class really fun and enjoyable. It was great to learn calligraphy and we would recommend for anyone wanting a fun experience whilst learning some history.”
Walk Beijing’s hutongs, Liulichang, Dashilan, and Qianmen with a local guide, then learn about dynasties, street life, and calligraphy.
“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.”
Learn Chinese calligraphy near Wangfujing with an English-speaking teacher, tea, ink, brushes, and rice paper in a relaxed one-hour class.
“It's in a bookstore and it's air-conditioned and you get tea . You also get a history of calligraphy and how old the practice is. I learned a lot and it was lots of fun and I'm coming back”
Learn tea ceremony, Chinese calligraphy, and Guqin music in a small Beijing workshop led by cultural masters in English.
“I didn’t expect to feel so moved. Playing the Guqin while the master guided my fingers felt like stepping into another time. It was quiet, personal, and completely different from anything else in my itinerary.”
Practice Chinese calligraphy with patient English-speaking teachers near Wangfujing and the Forbidden City, then take home your own artwork.
“It was amazing experience! You should visit this definitely.”
Learn Chinese brushwork, seal carving, ink, and culture in a relaxed Beijing calligraphy class near Wangfujing for $20.
“Great experience, highly recommended!!! Richard is an amazing teacher and kind person, you’ll learn a lot from him!!!”
Walk Beijing’s hutongs, visit a courtyard, try calligraphy, sample street food, and see Qianmen and Tiananmen Square with a local guide.
“It was very nice and interesting. Totally worth it”
Learn Chinese calligraphy with Richard, stroll Beijing hutongs, and enjoy dumplings or noodles on a flexible four-hour private tour.
“Really good! I really enjoyed it. The food was tasty, and the Chinese tea was excellent. This was a really fun experience!”
Brew Chinese tea, play a Guqin melody, write calligraphy, and wear Hanfu in a small, friendly Beijing art center.
“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!”
Create Chinese calligraphy, fan art, or a personal seal with a master artisan in Beijing’s historic Liulichang district.
“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, enjoy a Kung Fu tea class or calligraphy lesson, and taste Zha Jiang Mian on this guided cultural day.
Learn Chinese calligraphy in a Beijing hutong with Master Guo Baoqing, practicing brushwork, Hanzi, and traditional techniques in one hour.
“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, then practice Chinese calligraphy in a small private class near Beijing’s Temple of Heaven.
“Wonder experience with the family. Highly recommend even in the heat, we all really enjoyed! Definitely would do again”
Pick a wall, a palace or a lane.
