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.

Tutor:

ke’s calligraphy