Impressions, Expressions|Fine brush Flower and Bird Painting Workshop

Between the urban landscape and the wilderness, Hong Kong's native plants silently display their unique vitality. Coinciding with the botanical art exhibition ‘Impressions, Expressions – feeling & depicting nature’, KFBG is offering special workshops featuring Hong Kong native plants as the theme.

In this workshop, you will not only learn the basic techniques of Gongbi painting, but also immerse yourself in the art and culture of Hong Kong, discovering how to express the essence of local plants through exquisite brushstrokes. Using thousand-year-old traditional brushwork, you'll mindfully document the most precious natural treasures of our city.

 

Line Drawing Skill (Workshop A)

Colouring Skill (Workshop B)

Content

Tools Introduction:

Introduction of the basic materials required for fine brushwork painting, including different types of paper, brushes, ink and inkstone, alum and gelatin. It aims to understand their importance, uses and characteristics in fine brushwork painting.

Composition Techniques:
Explore the basic principles of composition, learn to create works with unconventional compositions.

Demonstration of Techniques:
Live demonstration on how to hold the brush, control the brush strokes, and use concise lines to create different textures. Teaching from basic to advanced levels to guide the completion of the artwork.

Tools Introduction:

Introduction to different types of Chinese painting pigments and colouring tools, how to mix colours and colouring techniques and the introduction and usage of seals, mounting and more.

Appreciation of Masterpieces:
Analysing works of renowned fine brushwork painters, gaining a deep understanding of their line techniques, use of colours, composition, seals and the evaluation of calligraphy and painting quality. Learning from them to enhance the quality of painting.

Demonstration of Techniques:
Live demonstration on creating layers through ink and colour rendering. Teaching brushwork, rendering and colouring techniques. It provides feedback on students' works in class, discussing assignments and pointing out areas to pay attention to in their artworks.

Date
Line Drawing Skill (Workshop A):
11 October 2025 (Sat)
Colouring Skill (Workshop B): 18 October 2025 (Sat)

Time
10 am - 4 pm (1-hour lunch break)

Venue
Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden

Language
Cantonese

Target Audience
Aged 12 years or above

Capacity
15 - 30 people per group

Fee
HK$680 per person
*Including admission fee, activity fee and materials.

Notes

  • Participants who enrol in both Workshop A and Workshop B will receive one certificate upon completion of the workshops.

  • Please bring your own lunch or enjoy a delicious vegetarian lunch at the farm for an additional cost.

  • Payment is not refundable after acceptance, unless the workshop is cancelled by KFBG due to inclement weather, under-enrolment or any other reason.