Paper Lantern - Chinese Calligraphy and Painting Workshop

Create your bamboo lantern with Chinese calligraphy and painting to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival.


May Chan
May Chan
5.0 (1)

2 hours Class size 2 to 20 guests       £40 (PayPal Pay in 3 available)

How to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival in a meaningful and artistic way? During this calligrahpy workshop in London, you'll learn traditional Chinese calligraphy brush strokes and basic Chinese painting techniques.
May will introduce you to the structure of Chinese characters and demonstrate simple painting motifs, such as flowers and landscapes. After practicing, you will design and decorate your very own bamboo lantern, bringing together calligraphy and painting to create a beautiful festive keepsake -- no experience required!
What to expect:
  • Learn essential calligraphy techniques and character formation.
  • Introduction to simple Chinese painting brushwork.
  • Combine both art forms to create a unique bamboo lantern.
  • Take home your lantern as a glowing reminder of the festival.
Go home with your unique keepsake and the skills to try these artistic techniques time and time again.
What you'll get
A beautifully decorated paper lantern featuring your own calligraphy and painting to take home.
Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly.
What to bring
Just yourself!
Suitable for

This class is great for a date idea, birthday or hen do.

This experience would also be a creative gift for her, gift for mum, Father's Day gift or gift for couples.

Location

Rouge Shop, Stoke Newington High Street, London

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May Chan
May Chan

5.0 (1)
female Women-owned

May Chan, aka InkJoyGraphy, is a Chinese calligrapher based in the UK with over 20 years of experience in Chinese calligraphy. Her work has been showcased in numerous exhibitions, earning her multiple awards in Hong Kong. In 2012, she completed a diploma in Chinese calligraphy from the Chinese University of Hong Kong.
Over the past few years, she has hosted calligraphy lessons and workshops in the UK, teaching over a thousand students. In addition to teaching, May has collaborated with prestigious brands and companies such as the British Museum, Jo Malone, David Morris, Bucherer, Chloe, Prada, PayPal, Givenchy, HP and Disney etc.

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2026-06-12 15:00:00
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