Chinese Calligraphy Workshop: Art and Culture in Shanghai

Immerse yourself in the ancient art of Chinese calligraphy during this 2-hour workshop in Shanghai. Learn from a professional calligrapher, create your own artwork, and gain a deeper understanding of Chinese culture.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • EASYBOX STUDIO - During a two-hour Chinese calligraphy workshop in English, you will hear a brief overview of the history of Chinese calligraphy, listen to interesting stories behind great works of art, explore writing tools which have been used for a thousand years and create your own artwork in the same way as the ancients.
What's Included
  • Writing tools and materials
  • Tea and coffee
Additional Information

To the Chinese, calligraphy is more than just art—it embodies the very spirit they have lived by for thousands of years. Learn from a professional calligrapher during this small-group workshop. Not only will you experience an ancient art form, you will also gain a deeper understanding of Chinese culture. Our workshop takes place in a beautiful and…

Location
Yugucun (North Gate)
Yu Yuan Lu
We are 500 meters from the Jing’an Temple subway station, Exit 1. After you enter the entrance of 361 Yuyuan Road, go straight and make a right turn at the 4th alley (there is a barber pole at the corner). At the end of the alley, we are the last door on your right, #50 (front door).
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Rowena_b
Feb 18, 2026
Enjoyable calligraphy - Other than the class itself, we were given a brief history and information which are vital to the class. We enjoyed our calligraphy class so much than what we expected. Lucy is a very knowledgeable instructor. We look forward to having more classes with her.
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Wendyhasfun
Dec 8, 2025
Best! Time! Ever! - Lucy was amazing. This session was the highlight of my trip to Shanghai. I made a fan with my 2 favorite Chinese symbols: love and prosperity. Lucy was patient kind and skilled. She’s an amazing calligrapher and her English is fluent and flawless. I had the best time with her!! I recommend this 5 star experience highly!!!
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Adrienne_c
Oct 31, 2025
History, ink, brush,... - History, ink, brush, paper, hand movements combined into art in the wonderful company of Lucie, our host and teacher. An unforgettable experience
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Mariia_a
Oct 31, 2025
A Beautiful Deep Dive into Chinese Calligraphy - Our calligraphy master class in Shanghai was a highlight of our trip. The session was incredibly interesting and well-structured. It began with an informative introduction to the art's history, which really helped us appreciate the craft. The practical part was both challenging and fun – getting to paint with the brushes was a hands-on experience we loved. We were also thrilled that we could keep our artwork as a souvenir. What made it truly special, however, was the personal touch. After the class, we had a lovely, heartfelt talk with the host and even exchanged small gifts. It felt like a genuine cultural exchange, not just a tourist activity. We enjoyed every minute and would definitely recommend this master class to anyone visiting Shanghai.
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Z6375fxmichelleb
Oct 20, 2025
Learning the Art of Calligraphy - I had a wonderful experience learning the history of calligraphy and the art of calligraphy from Lucy. I would highly recommend this class.
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Saschaw855
Oct 19, 2025
Superb experience! - Lucy is an amazingly proficient, knowledgeable, and friendly teacher and calligrapher. The workshop was even better than we had dared hoping for! Lucy has taken us through the history of Chinese writing styles and calligraphy with plenty of interesting stories. She also guided us through the process of creating our own piece of art and took all the time we needed for it. Lucy gave us the freedom to try other calligraphy styles. Besides that, she really took the time to answer all of our many questions. We highly recommend doing this workshop to enrich your China experience and bring your own artwork back home as a unique souvenir. Thank you Lucy for an amazing experience!
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Robin_r
Oct 17, 2025
Perfect Morning Class in Shanghai - Had an afternoon to myself and so glad I did because I was able to take Lucie’s class. She is so kind, patient, and welcoming. She explained some of the history behind the art of calligraphy before giving us time to practice and ultimately creating our scroll or fan. Wonderful class!
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Shane_j
Oct 17, 2025
This was great. I brief... - This was great. I brief history of Chinese scripts, and treasured examples of calligraphy. The tools, practice, and a personally finished piece.
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Lamoliii
Aug 19, 2025
Wonderful - Beautiful experience in Shanghai! Lucy is amazing: she is so kind and accurate! 2 hours very interesting! I recommend it.
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Chriscy2206fv
Jul 5, 2025
Great hands-on experience to learn about and try Chinese calligraphy - This workshop was an excellent diversion from the regular sight-seeing routine, with a great hand-on experience to learn and try Chinese calligraphy. Lucy was an excellent leader and very patient as we learned how to make some simple fans and scrolls. Highly recommended!
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From $50
up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).