Excellent calligraphy workshop - My two hours learning some basics of calligraphy with Lucy was a highlight of my trip to China. I enjoyed looking at all Chinese writing, both in museum art and on the streets, with a new appreciation. I intend to continue with ink brush calligraphy and painting now that I am back home. Lucy is well informed, and was encouraging and inspiring for me as a beginner. I enjoyed seeing examples of different types of Chinese calligraphy. I would have liked better directions from the subway to the lane - once in the lane the house numbers are well marked.

A new gaze that will elevate your experience in China - I came to spend a relaxing and fun moment learning something new and left with good tips and a few notions on how to appreciate the ancestral art of Chinese calligraphy. Lucy is very gentle and wise and knows very well how to express her love for this discipline. Her knowledge has helped me look at Chinese calligraphy works during my trip with new eyes. Very enriching experience! The location might seem a bit difficult to find. If you follow the instructions that Lucy provides, you’ll get there without problems ;)

Highly Recommend - Thoroughly enjoyed our calligraphy experience with Lucy. Exceeded all expectations. Lucy very kind and welcoming. We loved learning some of the history behind calligraphy as well as being able to practise and create a Chinese calligraphy fan/ scroll. Lucy was very helpful with directions prior to the session and replied to our messages on wechat. A great memory to take home- thank you!

Nice break from city bustle - We booked the two hour calligraphy class and had a great time. Lucy provided a short but insightful introduction into Chinese calligraphy and explained the brush strokes very well. She was very encouraging and supportive while we painted on skript rolls and a fan. Great experience!

Highly recommended calligraphy class - Highly recommended caligraphy class! Lucy is a great teacher with a lot of background knowledge. She made it very interesting, even for us who knew no Chinese writing in advance. The class was also set in a very home-cozy environment. Top experience.

A great way to spend a morning in Shanghai! - Lucy is a most creative and patient teacher. Her artistry shines through in the set up of the studio and the different parts of the session. She even had refreshing tea ready for us. Lucy is incredibly insightful and was able to answer our many questions. I highly recommend this experience for anyone interested in hands-on learning about Chinese calligraphy!

Wonderful! - What a great experience in Shanghai! Lucy is a wonderful teacher. As a complete beginner, I was worried about being able to keep up, but we started from the basics and Lucy tailored her teaching to our group's abilities. I learned a lot about the history of Chinese calligraphy and was able to make my own scroll using what I'd learned. Highly recommend for an off the beaten track experience in Shanghai!

A very informative and enjoyable class! - I really enjoyed Lucy's calligraphy class! Her explanation of the culture and history of Chinese calligraphy was very interesting and informative, and she was so patient and helpful when we were practicing our calligraphy. She answered a lot of questions I had about calligraphy and it was clear she really has a lot of knowledge on the subject. The class is in a lovely space in the heart of the city, a very welcoming and enjoyable atmosphere. Whether you're just visiting Shanghai or you've lived here for a while, this is a great hands-on experience to learn more about Chinese art & culture!

A very informative and enjoyable class! - I really enjoyed Lucy's calligraphy class! Her explanation of the culture and history of Chinese calligraphy was very interesting and informative, and she was so patient and helpful when we were practicing our calligraphy. She answered a lot of questions I had about calligraphy and it was clear she really has a lot of knowledge on the subject. The class is in a lovely space in the heart of the city, a very welcoming and enjoyable atmosphere. Whether you're just visiting Shanghai or you've lived here for a while, this is a great hands-on experience to learn more about Chinese art & culture!

Excellent! - 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 discussed in a straightforward, clear way. Lucy’s approach feels very honest and genuine.