Chinese Ink Painting is an art form that started thousands of years ago. It refers to the application of paint on rice paper and typically embodies philosophical concepts. The Chinese ink painting can be a quiet scene or storytelling with a poem at the side of the painting.

In this single-session Chinese painting workshop, we will teach you how to paint peony flowers which symbolizes a happy life, happy marriage, good health, and prosperity.

Learn 2 main techniques in Chinese painting:

• XieYi (写意) Ink and wash painting, in Chinese shui-mo (水墨, "water and ink") also loosely termed watercolor or brush painting, and also known as "literati painting".

• Gongbi (工筆), meaning "meticulous", uses highly detailed brushstrokes that delimit details very precisely.

Duration: 2 hours

Beginners class schedule: Sunday 10am to 12noon

Overview:

• Discover the traditions of Chinese painting and learn the history behind Chinese Ink painting.

• Learn the fundamentals of Chinese painting tools and techniques, experiment with Chinese artistic tools and styles, guided by a professional.

• The trainer will demonstrate and teach the complete process to create a peony Chinese painting.

• Create your very own Chinese Ink painting (Peony flower) on rice paper

Group Capacity: Minimum of 3 pax. Can take up to a maximum of 10 pax.

Pricing: Expect to pay US$ 55 per person

Activity Inclusions

• Chinese brush (Medium and Small size)

• Chinese Ink

• Chinese painting color

• Rice paper / Rice paper card

• Water

• Palette

Location: East Coast Singapore

Logistic: Accessible by public transport and also by our private hire vehicles.

 

Booking cancelation and refund policy

• If the Art Center cancels a class/workshop, they will have the option to transfer to another date or receive a 100% refund.

Refund Policy

• 100% refund with seven or more days’ notice prior

• 50% refund with six or less days notice,

• No refunds will be made after the start of the 1st class.

Explore the art of tea blending in this 30-minute modern tea workshop.

Tea blending or scenting is defined as the process of putting different teas together to produce a final product. This activity aims to create a well-balanced flavour using teas of different origins and characters. Combining the heritage and tradition of tea with a modern and classic design.

In this workshop you will become a “Tea Chemist” for the day! Each participant will take home their creation.

This workshop can be booked as a stand-alone activity or incorporated into one of our tours. We recommend booking this together with the Traditional Tea Appreciation class to cover both the traditional and modern aspects of tea culture.

Duration: 30-minutes

Activity

• Introduction to ETTE TEA COMPANY & tea blending

• Guided hands-on blending

• Tasting of the individual blended teas

Pricing: USD$280 for up to 10 pax.

For groups of more than 10 surcharge of US$28/person (up to a max of 12 per group). Inclusive ETTE TEA Packet (50g).

Location: Chinatown, Singapore

Logistic: Accessible by public transport and also by our private hire vehicles.