Summer Nights @ Shaw Auditorium: Chinese Handcraft WorkshopsShaw Auditorium, HKUST
Get ready to dive into a world of creativity and cultural exploration? The Shaw Auditorium Unit is offering you a series of traditional Chinese craft hands-on workshops this summer! From crafting beautiful bamboo fans to creating personalized Chinese seals, exploring the enchanting art of shadow puppetry, and designing stunning blue-and-white porcelain pieces, each workshop offers a unique opportunity to connect with your creativity and learn about cultural heritage. Don't miss this chance to make new friends, express your creativity, and take home your very own handmade treasures. We look forward to seeing you there!
Workshop Details:
1. Bamboo Weaving Painting Workshop: Crafting Traditional Bamboo Fan
Date: Aug 4, 2025 (Mon)
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Venue: Room 209, 2/F, Shaw Auditorium
Introduction: Bamboo weaving is one of the intangible cultural heritage of Hong Kong. In this workshop, Ms. Cindy Tai, founder of WELL WELL WELL (井井有條), will teach participants to create a bamboo fan using traditional weaving techniques.
2. Chinese Seal Carving: A Hands-On Seal Carving Experience
Date: Aug 5, 2025 (Tue)
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Venue: Room 209, 2/F, Shaw Auditorium
Introduction: Chinese seal carving is a revered traditional craft with a history spanning over 3,000 years. In this workshop, Mr. William Ho, an experienced instructor who specializes in calligraphy and seal engraving, will share the history of seal carving, and introduce the intricate techniques involved in creating a unique seal.
3. The Art of Chinese Shadow Puppetry: Create Your Own Shadow Puppet
Date: Aug 6, 2025 (Wed)
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Venue: Room 209, 2/F, Shaw Auditorium
Introduction: Chinese shadow puppetry (皮影戲) is a captivating theatrical art form where puppeteers manipulate shadow puppets using rods behind a translucent screen. In this workshop, participants will explore the history of shadow puppetry and create their own puppets.
4. Blue and White Porcelain: Design Your Mini Blue and White Masterpiece
Date: Aug 8, 2025 (Fri)
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Venue: Room 209, 2/F, Shaw Auditorium
Introduction: Blue-and-White porcelain (青花瓷) is one of China's most iconic porcelain types. In this workshop, participants will learn about the history of Blue-and-White Porcelain and create their own mini piece.
更多詳情：https://calendar.hkust.edu.hk/events/summer-nights-shaw-auditorium-chinese-handcraft-workshops
*Participants are required to submit a refundable deposit of HKD 200 for each workshop (cash only), which will be returned upon successful completion of workshop. If the participant cannot attend the workshop, the deposit will be forfeited and used to offset the workshop operation expense.