China · CALLIGRAPHY CLASSES
The 15 best calligraphy classes you can book right now, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Beijing calligraphy class in Wangfujing with English instruction. Try brush, ink stone and rice paper, learn Chinese styles and take home art.
“I had a great time, the teacher Richard was amazing snd very knowledgeable. I learned a lot, thank you. Definitely one of my favourite activities I did in Beijing.”
Learn Chinese calligraphy in Beijing with a small-group lesson near Wangfujing. Practice brush basics, philosophy, and take home your work.
“Richard has a lot of love and experience for the Chinese calligraphy. It came through during the 4 hours he spent with us. He was patient and a good teacher for beginners!”
Walk Beijing’s historic core from Huguang Guild Hall to Qianmen, try calligraphy, and learn how old neighborhoods meet modern life. Reserve for $5, then tip.
“Very knowledgeable and interesting stories of life past and present of Chinese lifestyle. We sampled street food and enjoyed the hustle of Qianmen pedestrian street a must if time is limited”
Practice Chinese calligraphy in Beijing's Wangfujing hutong area with an English-speaking teacher, supplies included, small-group class for kids and adults.
“The class was good, he showed me how to write and learn how to do calligraphy in mandarin. Good experience!”
Learn Chinese calligraphy near the Forbidden City with an English teacher in a calm studio. Choose 45 minutes to 2 hours, with supplies.
“We had an amazing experience in the calligraphy class with David. He was incredibly attentive, patient, and made everyone feel comfortable, no matter their skill level. We had an unexpected issue and had to reschedule—he was super flexible and kind about it. On top of that, he even gave us a lovely gift at the end of the class! Truly went above and beyond. Highly recommend this class to anyone interested in calligraphy!”
Noon calligraphy class in Beijing near Wangfujing. Learn brush strokes, ink, rice paper, and seal ideas in a small group for $20.
“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.”
Learn Chinese calligraphy in English in Shanghai, make a folding fan with your chosen character, and leave with a handmade souvenir.
“It was an excellent introduction to Chinese calligraphy and I enjoyed it so much that I have asked for more lessons. Lucy was flexible in her teaching approach and happy to answer questions and adapt to my needs and interests. For example, I wanted to do the final piece of art in regular script rather than seal script. Lucy’s studio is spacious and calming, an ideal place to study calligraphy. Lucy was extremely generous with her time, giving considerably more than the two hour time slot. Her enthusiasm and love of the subject really shows. I also appreciated her ability to answer my questions about the pieces of calligraphy we…”
3.5-hour Old Beijing walk with hutongs, a courtyard visit, and hands-on calligraphy. See cinema sights and snack at a street market.
“It was AMAZING, my favorite thing in beijing together with the great wall. I learned so much, highly recommend it! having said that, its actually a free walking tour so I think the platform charges way too much for something that is completely based on tips, really rotten deal for the lovely great guide. plus its a lot of money in China, not cool. but still a great choice, so happy I did it”
Private 5-hour Zhujiajiao water town day trip from Shanghai with canal boat and optional calligraphy in a calm, historic setting.
“Very nice, our guide Weason was very kind and the place was beautiful.”
Small-group Beijing tea ceremony, live guqin music lesson, and calligraphy practice at Huagong Road. Learn etiquette, music, and brush basics.
“Small group, no pressure, and such a peaceful atmosphere. Even as an introvert, I felt totally at ease during the tea ceremony, music, and calligraphy. A great way to enjoy culture without feeling overwhelmed!”
One-hour private calligraphy or painting lesson in Yangshuo, starting at your hotel lobby. Choose your style, practice with an English teacher.
“Great tour and great guide. Perfect day and lots of useful information and recommendation”
Hands-on Beijing culture in 3 hours: tea ceremony, learn Guqin, try calligraphy, rent Hanfu, and get photos in a small group.
“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…”
Tea ceremony, Guqin music, and calligraphy in a small-group Beijing cultural workshop, with hanfu, photos, and a guided hands-on lesson.
“This cultural event in Beijing was a wonderful experience. We discovered the elegance of the traditional tea ceremony, enjoyed a private guqin concert, and even had the chance to try playing it ourselves. We also got an introduction to Chinese calligraphy, which was both fun and calming. A skilled English-Chinese translator made everything easy to follow and understand. A perfect way to explore Chinese culture in an authentic and engaging setting!”
Private Qibao Ancient Town walking tour from Shanghai with tea tasting and a calligraphy lesson, plus hotel pickup and English guide.
“What a great experience and how much learning within a short time. After a stroll through the water city, we stopped at the teahouse next to the temple. There the tea tasting and calligraphy course where happening. Sunny is caring, warm-hRead more”
Small-group brush calligraphy and Chinese ink painting class in Hong Kong, with tea and materials included, plus a seasonal Spring Festival couplet option.
“Amazing small room for just two or three people, very cosy and well decorated. Nice class to get the basics about chinese calligraphy and we left with a very nice calligraphy of our names.”
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