Your local friendly guide will pick up you at your downtown area in Shanghai, travel to the local private artist workshop in the beautiful French concession. Upon arrival, your fun cultural experience will begin with the welcome tea. Immerse yourself in the impressive arts and get the artistic inspiration from the workshop.
Follow the guidance from your expert teacher and gain the knowledge of the famous four Chinese treasures: ink, brushes, paper and ink stone, try out writing your favorite Chinese character and name on the fine rice paper.

After enjoying the short tea break, get ready to learn the famous traditional Chinese painting, also known as “ National Painting”, one of the oldest art form in the world, It uses "Shui Mo" (water and ink) and is also a freestyle technique created by using a brush dipped in ink and water, and onto rice paper. Your teacher is an art expert and also well respected in traditional art field. With the careful guidance, create your own unique art by using genuine Chinese tools; you'll learn different brush strokes, as well as get a solid introduction to the oriental materials, tools, and painting subject.

After the class, bid farewell to your great teacher, take home the special and unique art souvenir you made. You may choose to explore the charming artist neighborhood or your local guide will help you get taxi back to your next destination.