Beijing Clay Figurine Experience and Fabric Art Workshop

Introduction: I. Clay Figurine Experience: Clay figurine, commonly known as ‘noodle doll’, is one of the traditional folk arts in […]

Introduction:
I. Clay Figurine Experience:
Clay figurine, commonly known as ‘noodle doll’, is one of the traditional folk arts in Beijing. Made from flour and colored with different hues, the artist uses hands and simple tools to create lifelike figures. The clay figurine artists take materials at hand and through pinching, rubbing, rolling, and lifting, skillfully use a small bamboo knife to point, cut, carve, and draw, forming the body, hands, and facial features, dressing them with hair ornaments and clothing, and in an instant, a lifelike artistic image is born.
Our experience location is in Yanqing District, Beijing, where there are over 100 exquisite boutique homestays. While you are on vacation, you can book the experience of intangible cultural heritage handicrafts. The inheritor will teach you in person, saving the trouble of traveling, and you can feel the ancient wisdom in the quiet mountain village.
Experience process:
(1) Inheritance method: The wisdom of the ancients. You will receive the mysterious formula of the clay figurine teacher for dough, and prepare your own dough in family units.
(2) Skill performance: Choose a favorite character, and the teacher will demonstrate the exquisite skill of clay figurine to you, making you love this experience even more while being shocked.
(3) DIY Clay Figurine Works: Finally, you can knead the dough. The teacher will teach in detail how to make each part, and during the process, he can also teach everyone how to create simple works, showing lifelike images at your fingertips.II. Fabric Art Experience:
Fabric art was very common in ancient Chinese folk and is an essential skill in life. Whether it is daily clothes, shoes, socks, bed curtains, backpacks, and other small accessories, or children’s toys, they are all handmade. Today, fabric art has another meaning. The fabric is processed artistically to achieve a certain artistic effect and naturally integrates into modern decorations and daily necessities. Elderly supplies often use themes such as ‘fortune, rank, and longevity’ to wish the elderly health and longevity; children’s supplies often use tigers as the theme, hoping that children can be as strong as little tigers; newlywed couples’ supplies like to use patterns such as mandarin ducks playing in water, lotus with children, and carps playing in lotus, looking forward to a happy family and many blessings.

Experience process:
(1) Choose material packages: The teacher has prepared entry-level material packages for you, and you can choose the theme you want to make on the spot.
(2) Learn skills: The teacher will explain the history and culture of fabric products for everyone, and start from simple threading to teach everyone how to make and design skills.
(3) Hands-on creation: According to the fabric products you choose to make, get the material package, and complete the production of the work under the guidance of the teacher.

(4) We provide exquisite packaging for your works, and the works you made can also be the best choice to give to family and friends.Gift Giving and Maohou Experience Process

IV. Gift Giving:
After your product is completed, the teacher will present you with a mysterious small gift. Our hope is that this experience enhances your future life.

III. Maohou Experience Process:
1. Select the Production Scene:
You have the opportunity to engage in personalized creation within a specified range. Begin by crafting your own creative story.

2. Learn Skills:
The teacher will delve into the history and tradition of Maohou, showcasing existing works to provide context and inspiration.

3. Hands-on Production:
Based on the scene you have designed, choose your material package and, under the guidance of the teacher, step by step, complete your own work.