Chinese traditional handcraft activities

Our popular traditional handcraft activities are coming! To allow more people to experience these beautiful crafts, we are offering four separate sessions, each featuring a unique traditional Chinese craft. You can sign up for one or multiple workshops, with a limit of 10 participants per session due to material availability.

Chinese traditional handcraft activity (Session 1)

🌟 Experience the timeless beauty of lacquer inlay 🌟

📅 Sunday 30 March, 2 pm - 4 pm | 🎨 Lacquer inlay – landscape/peony brooch

Lacquer inlay, also known as luó diàn, is a centuries-old craft that uses iridescent shells like mother-of-pearl and abalone to create stunning decorative art. Once reserved for imperial furnishings, it remains a symbol of refined craftsmanship today.

In this workshop, you’ll explore the history and techniques of lacquer inlay before designing your own landscape or peony brooch. No experience is needed—our instructor will guide you step by step through the inlay process.

Join us and bring this shimmering traditional art into your life! ✨

🔹 Limited to 10 participants!

Chinese traditional handcraft activity (Session 2)

🎨 The elegance of filigree cloisonné 🌈

📅 Sunday 6 April, 2 pm - 5 pm | 🎨 Filigree cloisonné – coaster

Filigree cloisonné, known as qiā sī fǎ láng in Chinese, is a delicate craft that uses thin metal wires to outline intricate patterns, which are then filled with colourful enamel or resin. Unlike traditional cloisonné, this technique focuses on fine wirework, creating exquisite, lightweight designs.

In this workshop, you’ll learn the fundamentals of filigree cloisonné and design your own coaster, crafting elegant patterns with precision and creativity.

Discover this mesmerising fusion of metal and colour, and create your own stunning piece of art! 🎨✨

🔹 Limited to 10 participants!

Chinese traditional handcraft activity (Session 3)

🏮 Illuminate your space – lotus lantern making ✨

📅 Sunday 13 April, 2 pm - 5.30 pm | 🎨 Lotus lantern making

The lotus lantern symbolises purity, wisdom, and enlightenment, playing an important role in traditional festivals and rituals.

In this hands-on session, you’ll craft your own lotus lantern, experiencing the joy of shaping paper and light into an elegant creation.

Join us to bring a warm glow to your home and immerse yourself in this timeless tradition! 🏮✨

🔹 Limited to 10 participants!

Chinese traditional handcraft activity (Session 4)

🎋 The grace of silk thread flower craft 🎀

📅 Saturday 26 April, 2 pm - 5 pm | 🎨 Silk thread flower craft – dragonfly brooch/bamboo hairpin

Silk thread flower craft is a delicate and intricate art that transforms fine silk into stunning accessories. Once a symbol of elegance in ancient China, it is now making a comeback in modern fashion.

In this workshop, you’ll create a dragonfly brooch or bamboo hairpin, mastering the skill of wrapping silk threads to shape exquisite designs.

Experience the charm of this graceful art and craft your own wearable masterpiece! 🎀✨

🔹 Limited to 10 participants!

Please note that you will need to register individually for each session.

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