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Beijing's 14 most popular calligraphy classes, side by side. What each one includes, what it costs, and how much of a stopover it takes.
A calm, English-taught Beijing calligraphy class where you learn brush-and-ink skills, key character meanings, and leave with your own piece.
Most Popular“It was very intense, with perfect information, so at the end there was an amazons result. Very friendly instructor thank you so much 😊”
Learn Chinese calligraphy in a small Beijing class by a patient instructor. Practice brush strokes, posture, and even a calm yin-yang reset.
“Very fun experience. You learn a lot. Host was friendly and very patient. He also took a lot of pictures for memories.”
A 3.5-hour Beijing historic walk with hutongs, Liulichang, Qianmen, and hands-on calligraphy—plus optional street-food tastings.
“Very knowledgeable and interesting stories of life past and present of Chinese lifestyle. We sampled street food and enjoyed the hustle of Qianmen pedestrian street a must if time is limited”
Practice Chinese calligraphy in central Beijing with an English-speaking teacher, learn ink strokes and materials, and take home a mini skill for life.
“The class was good, he showed me how to write and learn how to do calligraphy in mandarin. Good experience!”
Brew Chinese tea, learn Guqin, and practice calligraphy in a quiet Beijing heritage workshop. Small group, 2.5 hours, $78.60.
“Unlike museums where you just look at artifacts, here you touch the culture. You write with a brush, drink the tea you brew, and feel the strings of a thousand-year-old instrument. Totally unforgettable.”
Learn Chinese calligraphy near the Forbidden City with an English-speaking teacher in a calm studio. Choose 45 min to 2 hours.
“Richard was amazing, he was very friendly and patient. I definitely recommend this to anyone,”
Noon calligraphy in Beijing near Wangfujing. Learn Chinese brush strokes with an art teacher. Supplies included, small group, take-home work.
“Richard was very kind and informative during our class. We got lots of practice before our final piece which we got to take home. Highly recommend!”
Walk Beijing’s Hutongs with local stories, street-food stops, a courtyard visit, and a hands-on calligraphy session you take home.
A private 4-hour Beijing outing with a hands-on calligraphy lesson, a hutong walk, and dumplings or noodles, with a guide who keeps it calm.
“Really good! I really enjoyed it. The food was tasty, and the Chinese tea was excellent. This was a really fun experience!”
Hands-on Beijing tea ceremony, Guqin music, and calligraphy in a small group. Brew, play, and write, plus Hanfu photos. 3 hours.
“This is SO amazing! I like the gorgeous dress and the calligraphy part. Learned how to write my name and “blessing” in Chinese ahaha. Highly recommended.”
Learn Chinese calligraphy, fan painting, or seal carving in Liulichang, with a master artisan and small-group help for a take-home souvenir.
“Such a great moment. We’re so happy we booked this experienced with Bruce and his friend, they were patient and encouraging with us. We recommend !”
Beijing Summer Palace plus a hands-on tea or calligraphy class, guided by English staff and followed by Zha Jiang Mian lunch.
Learn Tai Chi or Kung Fu near Temple of Heaven, then practice Chinese calligraphy with a brush in a 3-hour class for $95.
“Wonder experience with the family. Highly recommend even in the heat, we all really enjoyed! Definitely would do again”
A 1-hour Chinese calligraphy session in a Beijing hutong area where beginners learn at least 10 Hanzi with included supplies and guided brush practice.
“Taking a calligraphy class from Master Guo Baoqing was my favorite experience during my 4 weeks in Beijing. Master Guo's teaching style is supportive and hands-on, which allowed me to connect with the process right away. In addition, I Read more”
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