David was grateful to Idea Store for giving him the opportunity of running this workshop at their resourceful store in Canary Wharf.

This 1-day art workshop aimed to unleash your inner zen.  Watch an inspirational video here. 

• Date: Saturday 28th July 2018
• Time: 10am – 4pm  with 1-hour lunch break (bring lunch and wear old clothes) 
• Location: Lab 1, Idea Store Canary Wharf, Churchill Pace, London E14 5RB

What can you learn from this workshop?

• Make various Chinese brush strokes using a Chinese Brush
• Enhance the feeling of perspectives by adding various intensities of water to Chinese ink
• Apply zen ideology to art
• Write your name in Chinese calligraphy
• Appreciate the difference between Western and Chinese arts and how learning Chinese techniques can inspire your watercolour painting and impressionistic artwork

Student Artworks and Feedback

“The creative experience – the freedom of expression in this art form. Very therapeutic…so useful for relaxation, awareness and mindfulness.”

“I thought the workshop was very enjoyable and informative, and delivered in a very friendly, relaxed way.” 

“I have enjoyed being able to learn a new art techniques and being able to express myself through it….. some brilliant ideas for my second year project”