December 2, 2023

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Name Cultural Keys Phone 18611558781 Email events@culturalkeys.cn Categories Culture Workshops , Family Friendly

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Workshop: Gourd Painting

It’s just a vegetable, you might think. But think again. In traditional Chinese culture, the humble bottle gourd (aka calabash) was and is so much more! Do you know why it is so important to the Chinese, or what it was used for in the past? Find out in this workshop!

Read on to find out more.

‘Old man looking into a gourd’ by Qi Baishi

Join Cultural Keys on December 2nd for a unique event – a gourd painting workshop! You’ll learn all about gourds, including why they are so beloved by the Chinese, and then learn how to paint a beautiful design on a dried gourd with an experienced painter! 

– Gourd Painting Workshop –

Date: December 2nd 2023
Time: 2.30-5pm
Location: CK Culture Centre, Songzhuang, Tongzhou District
Places: Maximum 10 people per session
Payment: Prepayment via WeChat, AliPay, PayPal (no PayPal account required) or bank transfer. Fapiao available on request.
Price: Adults 288RMB | Kids 8+ 248RMB

Price includes snacks, drinks, introductory presentation and all the required materials.

Event Schedule

3pm: Arrive and welcome
3.10pm: Presentation: Introduction to gourds in Chinese culture
3.30pm: Paint gourds with an experienced painter
5pm: Event concludes

If you have any questions, or to sign up, please scan the QR code on the poster, add CulturalKeysCCC on WeChat, or email us at events@culturalkeys.cn. Alternatively, fill in the form below and we will get back to you within 24 hours.

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    About Cultural Keys’ Workshops

    CK Culture Workshops are held at our culture centre in Xiaopu Village, Songzhuang and limited to 10 people, to ensure each attendee gets full attention from the teacher. No previous knowledge or experience is necessary to take part in our workshops. At the end, you will be able to take your creation home with you!

    All of Cultural Keys’ workshops are available for private booking. Please add CulturalKeysCCC on WeChat or email us at events@culturalkeys.cn for more details!

    Please note: Pre-booking and prepayment required. A minimum number of people is required for this event to go ahead. If we do not meet the required minimum number of participants, you will receive a full refund. Once payment is made and your booking has been confirmed, we are unable to offer refunds. Please let us know in advance if you are vegetarian; unfortunately we cannot cater to other dietary requirements. 

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