Chinese Seal Carving Workshop
Create Your Personal Mark
About the Workshop
Discover the ancient art of seal carving (篆刻), a timeless craft blending calligraphy, design, and sculpture. In this hands-on workshop, you'll design and carve your very own stone seal.
In this workshop, you will:
Learn the History: Explore the deep cultural meaning of seals in Chinese tradition.
· Design Your Seal: Create a unique design with your name (in English or Chinese) or a personal symbol.
·Learn Seal Script: Grasp the basics of ancient Seal Script for a balanced composition.
·Carve on Stone: Use traditional tools to bring your design to life on a beautiful seal stone.
·Take Home Your Work: Leave with a finished, ready-to-use seal to stamp your art, letters, or books.
Perfect for beginners and anyone interested in calligraphy, design, or a unique creative experience. You'll leave with a beautiful, functional piece of art you made yourself.
Also interested in calligraphy? Check out our Calligraphy Lantern Workshop workshop
You can take home:
A glowing LED lantern featuring your own Chinese calligraphy.
The knack for brush calligraphy—usable for both Chinese and English!
Public Classes Bookings
🎨: Difficulty level: ⭐☆☆☆☆
🕙:2 hours
💷:£40(10% discount for two tickets)
👥: Up to six people
Tutor: Ke
📍:EC1A 9LQ, Farringdon, London
Small Group Bookings
For groups of 2: We can arrange a new date for you to book, which will then be opened to other participants.
For private groups of 4 or more: We can arrange a private workshop on a date of your choice, exclusively for your group.
Moments from Our Workshops
Ke Bao graduate in the Goldsmith college and has practiced Chinese calligraphy and seal engraving since he was a kid. He possesses a unique style and perspective on traditional Chinese calligraphy.