Chinese Calligraphy Workshop

Chinese Calligraphy & Brush Lettering Workshop --An inspiring 2-2.5 hour cultural and creative experience in Sydney



2.5 hours Class size 2 to 6 guests    

  $120 (Afterpay available)

Chinese Calligraphy & Brush Lettering Workshop
An inspiring 2-2.5 hour cultural and creative experience in Sydney
In this engaging and enlightening workshop, you will immerse yourself in the timeless art of Chinese calligraphy — a practice that is both visually stunning and deeply meditative.
Under the guidance of Master Jeff Fan, an experienced calligrapher and cultural educator, you will:
Discover the historical and cultural significance of Chinese calligraphy
Learn how to handle the traditional brush with grace and control
Understand basic stroke techniques, structure, and the flow of Chinese characters
Practice writing meaningful words or phrases, such as “peace, ” “harmony, ” or even your own name in Chinese
Create your own personalised calligraphy artwork on fine rice paper to take home — a beautiful keepsake or a heartfelt gift
This workshop offers much more than artistic skills. It is a journey into mindfulness, cultural appreciation, and self-expression. Each brushstroke becomes a reflection of your inner world, bringing a sense of calm and personal fulfillment.
What you will take away:
A deeper understanding of Chinese artistic tradition
Foundational calligraphy techniques that you can continue practicing
A handmade artwork that’s uniquely yours
A renewed sense of creativity and mindfulness
Who is this workshop for?
This experience is perfect for:
Curious individuals and creative souls
Cultural and art enthusiasts
Beginners — no prior experience is needed
Small teams seeking a unique and meaningful team-building activity
Friends or families celebrating a special occasion like a birthday or reunion
Private groups looking for a fun and reflective shared experience
Group size: Up to 10 participants
Duration: Approximately 2-2.5 hours
Whether you’re looking to explore a new artistic medium, connect with Chinese culture, or simply enjoy a relaxing creative moment, this workshop offers something truly memorable for everyone.
What you'll get
  • Your handmade lovely and unique calligraphy work to take home
  • A traditional brush and special ink-stick to take home
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Knowledge required
Perfect for both beginners and those with some experience.
What to bring
Nothing else except your curiosity and creativity.
Suitable for

This class is great for a date idea, birthday or hens party.

Suitable for adults, and kids (minimum 10 years old).

Adult accompaniment is not required.

This experience would also be a unique gift for her, gift for mum, Xmas gift or gift for couples.

Location

Wahroonga, NSW

Exact location is masked for privacy. You'll automatically get the specific address after booking.

Your teacher can also travel within 30 kms of Wahroonga, to a venue of your choice for a private class.

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  • 5/5 from Oliver Lam, attended Aug 2026: This was my first time attending a Chinese calligraphy workshop, and I really enjoyed it. I learnt something new and loved the experience. Jeff explained the fundamentals of Chinese calligraphy, including how to properly hold the brush, guided me through practice strokes, and then helped me create my own artwork to take home. He also provided additional calligraphy materials so I can continue practising at home. Jeff is a great teacher; patient and very encouraging throughout the class.
  • 4/5 from Christopher Au, attended Apr 2023: Teacher was very friendly & patience in conveying his idea & the principles in the basics of Chinese Calligraphy. The venue & materials provided was adequate in conducting the lesson. Supposed it would be good to have some handout to take home as there were quite a lot to remember. Otherwise, it’s a very good experience in knowing the basics of Chinese Calligraphy.
  • 5/5 from Stephanie Tjeuw, attended Jan 2023: A friend and I booked a private class to do with our dad’s for Christmas. Jeff created a very warm and inviting environment offering tea whist providing us with a brief history of the art and the tools we’d be using. Despite our varying skill levels, Jeff’s teaching method felt all inclusive. He was patient and encouraging. Jeff asked each of us what we would like to achieve by the end of the class with a focus on a word or a short phrase. If you did not come prepared with an idea, he had an album of words to choose from. We learnt the fundamentals of how to hold a brush, the basic strokes and applied these techniques to our calligraphy. It was a very enjoyable experience and potential new hobby. Definitely recommend this workshop to those interested!
  • 5/5 from Pete Cannan, attended Dec 2022: This class was way above my expectations! The teacher, Master Jeff is the nicest & most humble man. He is very knowledgeable & very calm I learnt so much in the 2 1/2 hrs, there is so much more to calligraphy than just writing Chinese words. Anybody who does this short lesson will come away relaxed from today’s hectic world & a small understanding of the amazing & fascinating art of Chinese calligraphy. Master Jeff may even have a surprise mini tour going back thousands of years (if you as a student, deserve it)?
  • 5/5 from Patrick Sinn, attended Sep 2022: The teacher is very friendly with great knowledge. Overall experience is very enjoyable. I would recommend this workshop to anyone.
Your teacher

Wish Wings Studio
Wish Wings Studio

4.8 (5)

Jeff Fan, a youthful, Sydney-based Chinese Calligraphy and Brush Painting artist, and a former acting president of the Australian Oriental Calligraphy Society, and member of the China Hunan Calligraphers Association, has been studying, practising and creating calligraphy and painting for more than 33 years.
Jeff has published several articles on Chinese calligraphy. He participates and co-organises Chinese calligraphy exhibitions every year, his works are collected by many companies in Sydney and China. Nowadays, Jeff’s works become more and more popular in Sydney because of the positive, powerful and unique personal expression.
Wish Wings Studio aims to deliver Chinese traditional folk arts, Chinese contemporary arts, visual culture and Chinese traditional martial arts in an engaging way to an Australian audience. Through various programmes including training courses, exhibitions, events, residencies, collaborations and research projects we attempt to enrich the cultural landscape of Australia through oriental artistic diversity.
Our aims are:
  • To encourage a larger mainstream audience to engage with Chinese arts, and to avoid overly traditional representations of Chinese culture and folklore
  • To advance the education of the public in traditional Chinese arts and culture
  • To enhance the visibility of the Chinese artistic community
  • To act as an agency for Chinese arts in Australia, and to become an international agency for Chinese artworks
  • To develop a unique collection, and exhibition platform, of Chinese artworks
We focus on:
  • Chinese Calligraphy (all levels)
  • Chinese Traditional Ink Painting
  • Chinese Tai Chi - and Plum flower boxing (mei-hua-quan)

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