Chinese Seal Carving Workshop
Western District, HONG KONG
Event Description
ABOUT CHINESE SEAL CARVING
In Chinese tradition, there is a type of seal called “animal form seal”. This workshop aims at animal form seal in negative engraving.
WHAT WILL YOU LEARN
History of Chinese seal carving
Design of a Chinese seal
Production process of engraving
WHAT WILL YOU GET
Your handmade Chinese seal with your very own design
Chinese seal paste (the red ink)
Class size : 10 - 15 people (min. 10 people)
Duration : 2 - 2.5 hours
Language : Cantonese / English / Mandarin
Fee: HKD480/head
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR
Thomas graduated from Hong Kong Baptist University Visual Arts (Honours). His research area is Chinese craftsmanship by practicing Chinese seal (篆刻) with modern typography. He is currently studying postgraduate of Cultural Management in The Chinese University of Hong Kong. From choosing the stone, the font, the typography and the carving style, Thomas has made over 100 custom name seals so far. His artworks often references old ways of living and traditional Chinese culture but at the same time he tries to redefine the traditional craftsmanship by adding new elements. Thomas loves to share the rich history of Chinese seal carving and Chinese calligraphy which makes the workshops informative and fascinating!
Tutor Profile
Event Location
Event Location
Western District
Chinese Seal Carving Workshop
Western District, HONG KONG
Event Description
ABOUT CHINESE SEAL CARVING
In Chinese tradition, there is a type of seal called “animal form seal”. This workshop aims at animal form seal in negative engraving.
WHAT WILL YOU LEARN
History of Chinese seal carving
Design of a Chinese seal
Production process of engraving
WHAT WILL YOU GET
Your handmade Chinese seal with your very own design
Chinese seal paste (the red ink)
Class size : 10 - 15 people (min. 10 people)
Duration : 2 - 2.5 hours
Language : Cantonese / English / Mandarin
Fee: HKD480/head
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR
Thomas graduated from Hong Kong Baptist University Visual Arts (Honours). His research area is Chinese craftsmanship by practicing Chinese seal (篆刻) with modern typography. He is currently studying postgraduate of Cultural Management in The Chinese University of Hong Kong. From choosing the stone, the font, the typography and the carving style, Thomas has made over 100 custom name seals so far. His artworks often references old ways of living and traditional Chinese culture but at the same time he tries to redefine the traditional craftsmanship by adding new elements. Thomas loves to share the rich history of Chinese seal carving and Chinese calligraphy which makes the workshops informative and fascinating!
Tutor Profile
Event Location
Event Location
Western District