Fringe-Workshops
Qishan (Lacquer fan) Workshop
Kings Hall 41A S Clerk St, Newington, Edinburgh, Scotland, United KingdomCreate your own lacquer fan blending traditional Chinese craft with modern design aesthetics.
Traditional Kesi Weaving Workshop
Kings Hall 41A S Clerk St, Newington, Edinburgh, Scotland, United KingdomHands-On Journey In this immersive workshop, beginners will create a 8-10cm coaster featuring traditional motifs, guided by simplified ancient methods
Fragrant Sachet Workshop – A Traditional Scent Crafting Experience
Kings Hall 41A S Clerk St, Newington, Edinburgh, Scotland, United KingdomHandcraft scented sachets using ancient techniques and natural materials in this calming cultural experience.
Oriental Patterns and Plant-Based Colors
Kings Hall 41A S Clerk St, Newington, Edinburgh, Scotland, United KingdomDiscover ancient plant-based dyeing using Moutan bark (red), indigo (blue), and pomegranate peel (yellow). Learn why natural dyes are eco-friendly and skin-safe.
DIY Shanzi (Chinese Folding Fan) workshop
Kings Hall 41A S Clerk St, Newington, Edinburgh, Scotland, United KingdomJoin us for a hands-on cultural experience where you’ll create your own traditional Chinese folding fan using classic calligraphy and painting techniques.
Chanhua (Flower Wrapping) Workshop
Kings Hall 41A S Clerk St, Newington, Edinburgh, Scotland, United KingdomExplore the delicate art of silk thread flower-making in this heritage-inspired hands-on workshop.
Mogao Grottoes – Ancient Cave Painting Experience
Kings Hall 41A S Clerk St, Newington, Edinburgh, Scotland, United KingdomStep into the world of ancient Chinese mural art through this hands-on painting experience. In this workshop, you’ll recreate iconic fragments from two masterpieces of traditional Chinese mural heritage: Guanyin with Willow (Mogao Caves) & White Tiger Star Deity (Yongle Palace)
Chinese knot workshop
Kings Hall 41A S Clerk St, Newington, Edinburgh, Scotland, United KingdomIn this hands-on workshop, we will explore the intricate and symbolic world of traditional Chinese knots.
Chinese Bamboo basket weaving workshop
Kings Hall 41A S Clerk St, Newington, Edinburgh, Scotland, United KingdomBamboo, a symbol of strength and grace in Chinese culture, is one of the most sustainable and versatile natural materials.
Write Your Power: Create Your Totem
Kings Hall 41A S Clerk St, Newington, Edinburgh, Scotland, United KingdomExploring the flowing energy of Chinese calligraphy together with the hidden language of Western mystical symbols.
Wear Your Power as a Necklace
Kings Hall 41A S Clerk St, Newington, Edinburgh, Scotland, United KingdomIn this workshop, we’ll combine lucky Chinese calligraphy with powerful symbols from Western cultures to create a one-of-a-kind talisman necklace.
Write Your Power: Create Your Totem
Kings Hall 41A S Clerk St, Newington, Edinburgh, Scotland, United KingdomExploring the flowing energy of Chinese calligraphy together with the hidden language of Western mystical symbols.
