WORKSHOP · ART EXPERIENCE

Make cloisonné by hand, with the master who keeps the craft.

A cloisonné workshop and art experience taught at the Linghua atelier in Guangzhou. Adult art classes from a single introductory session to a master one-to-one residency, plus art team building and cultural-experience days for companies, schools and families.

No prior craft experience required. 600-year intangible-heritage technique, taught hands-on.

Master Linghua's hands at the Guangzhou atelier — cloisonné workshop and heritage art experience
LINGHUA ATELIER · GUANGZHOU
FIVE FORMATS

From a single class to a master residency.

INDIVIDUAL

Introductory Class

1 session · 3 hrs · USD 180 / person

A single-session art class for adults — wire-bending, colour-filling, kiln-firing — finish a small cloisonné piece with one-to-one guidance from Master Linghua. No prior craft experience required.

INDIVIDUAL

Advanced Series

4–6 sessions · USD 980 / course

A structured art-class series for adults who want to go deeper into Chinese cloisonné technique — design, wire-laying, mineral-pigment enamel, polishing. Suitable as a creative workshop residency over several weeks.

INDIVIDUAL

Master One-to-One

By application · USD 4,800+

A private, atelier-residency programme with Master Linghua. Develop and complete a collectible-grade cloisonné work under direct mentorship. Ideal as an art retreat for serious collectors and artists.

GROUP

Corporate Team Building

Half / full day · From USD 220 / person · 10–60 ppl

Art team building built around heritage craft. Each guest finishes a personalised cloisonné keepsake with engraved name or company mark. On-site at our Guangzhou atelier or pop-up workshop at your venue across the Greater Bay Area.

GROUP

School & Family Studies

Half day · From USD 140 / person

Cultural-experience days for schools, families and youth programmes (age 10+). Curriculum-aligned introduction to Chinese cloisonné — history, technique, hands-on making — with take-home pieces shipped post-firing.

FOUR STEPS

The cloisonné process, in your hands.

  1. 01

    Design

    Choose iconography from our library or sketch your own.

  2. 02

    Wire-bending

    Shape the copper filaments that define the pattern.

  3. 03

    Colour-filling

    Hand-fill mineral-pigment enamel cell by cell.

  4. 04

    Kiln-firing

    Fired in our atelier kiln — collected or shipped after.

FREQUENTLY ASKED

Workshops and experiences, answered.

Do I need any prior art or craft experience?

No. Master Linghua guides you through every step — most first-time guests finish a small cloisonné piece within a single 3-hour session.

Where is the workshop held?

At the Linghua atelier in Guangzhou, China. The exact address is shared on booking confirmation. Greater Bay Area corporate groups can also book a pop-up workshop on-site at your venue.

Can I bring my children?

Family classes are designed for ages 10 and up — a small amount of patience and hand control is required. Parents are welcome to join in.

Can I take my piece home the same day?

Cloisonné must be kiln-fired after the wire and colour work, so finished pieces are either collected from the atelier or shipped to you afterwards via SF Art Logistics (domestic) or DHL Art Service (international).

What is the difference between the three individual formats?

The Introductory Class is a single session that covers the whole process at small scale. The Advanced Series is 4–6 weekly sessions for systematic learning. Master One-to-One is a private residency to complete a collectible-grade work under Master Linghua.

How is corporate team building priced?

Pricing depends on group size, piece type, custom engraving and venue. Submit a brief on the contact form and an advisor will return a detailed proposal.

Can we customise the theme for our group?

Yes. Corporate, school and cultural groups can commission a custom theme — iconography, programme flow, and a branded commemorative piece. Note your request in the booking form.

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