2 Hrs Chinese Traditional Handicraft Class in Shanghai (Pickup)

2 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

If you are interested in Chinese culture and traditional handicrafts, you shouldn't miss this opportunity. Under the guidance of your instructor, you can choose to make one of the following five Intangible Cultural Heritage handicrafts, including Shell Inlaying, Cloisonné Coaster-making, Tie-dye, Kingfisher Feather Art, and Scented Pendant-making.

Shell Inlaying: Learn to grind and embed colorful shells onto a base, then polish them into a hairpin or brooch.

Cloisonné: Learn the art of copper wiring and enamel coloring to design, seal, and polish your very own cloisonné coaster.

Tie-dye: Learn the art of fabric binding and indigo dyeing to craft your own personalized blue-and-white T-shirt or tote bag.

Kingfisher Feather Art: Learn the art of applying colorful feathers to design and create your very own handmade hairpin or brooch as a keepsake.
Scented Pendants: Learn to blend natural incense and mold it by hand to create your very own fragrant and personalized traditional pendant.

What's Included

Downtown Shanghai hotel pick up and drop off
English interpretation service
All necessary tools
Air-conditioned vehicle
The guidance of an experienced instructor
Meals
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We will pick you up at the arrival hall. The driver will be waiting for you with a sign with the lead travelers name.

What to expect

Under one-on-one guidance, choose to make one of these five handicrafts.

Shell Inlaying: This art involves grinding shells and pearls into thin pieces depicting pretty patterns, and embedding them onto objects. The instructor will guide you in selecting a base and teach you how to grind and inlay colorful shells. By following the steps, you can create a hairpin or brooch yourself.

Cloisonné: It involves outlining patterns with copper wires and adding colors through firing. The instructor will guide you to using wiring and blue-dotting techniques to paint patterns, finishing with sealing and polishing, to create a coaster.

Tie-dye: This art uses binding and resist-dyeing to create blue-and-white patterns on fabrics. Under guidance, you will use indigo to tie and dye a T-shirt or canvas bag.

Kingfisher Feather Art: This art uses feathers to create bright colors. Under guidance, you will select a hairpin or brooch and apply the feathers yourself, creating a unique jewelry.

Scented Pendants: Scented pendants are handcrafted from natural materials and finely shaped. Under guidance, you will learn the techniques of scent recognition, blending, and molding to create your own pendant.

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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Tags

Art Classes
Craft Classes
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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