KA Atelier - Beginners Chinese Painting workshop
KA Atelier - Beginners Chinese Painting workshop
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4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Friday
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
Closed
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KA Atelier, a private painting studio, is a reflection of Hong Kong’s art and culture, frequently described as "East meets West", due to it’s mix of Chinese traditions with Western influence from British rule. KA Atelier offers unique art classes melding Chinese painting skills and philosophies with Western modes of expression. Ideal for Hong Kongers to escape the city’s hustle and bustle as well as for tourists to discover the traditions of Chinese painting which I am determined to keep it alive by passing on the lessons of my late teacher, a renowned Chinese Painting Master, with a modern approach.
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Hong Kong Island, a glittering jewel in the crown of the Pearl River Delta, is the epitome of East meets West, where the past meets the present. Iconic landmarks like The Peak offer breathtaking views of the cityscape while the Central district is a paradise for high-end shopping enthusiasts, housing luxury brands and sophisticated boutiques. The neighborhood is rich in cultural diversity, with historic sites such as the Man Mo Temple and the Hong Kong Park's Flagstaff House Museum of Tea Ware. Food lovers can indulge in a plethora of dining options, from Michelin-starred restaurants to traditional street food. With excellent connectivity by MTR, trams, buses, and ferries, navigating through the neighborhood is a breeze.
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- Wan Chai • 6 min walk
- Admiralty • 7 min walk
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Wing
London, UK4 contributions
Apr 2024 • Family
I went to Ka Atelier as one of the GoCity experiences, with my wife, daughter and sister.
2 of us have backgrounds in art but Ka Atelier was very different but thoroughly enjoyable.
Carole was a wonderful teacher, so passionate and concise with her explanations and knowledge of ink painting.
2 hours isn’t enough but we left totally satisfied from the experience.
Carole wrapped up our final pieces, in a protective package which was a wonderful touch. Definitely try the tea as well.
Highly recommended experience. You’d be hard pressed to find such a warm teacher and experience, even if Chinese art painting isn't one of your interests.
2 of us have backgrounds in art but Ka Atelier was very different but thoroughly enjoyable.
Carole was a wonderful teacher, so passionate and concise with her explanations and knowledge of ink painting.
2 hours isn’t enough but we left totally satisfied from the experience.
Carole wrapped up our final pieces, in a protective package which was a wonderful touch. Definitely try the tea as well.
Highly recommended experience. You’d be hard pressed to find such a warm teacher and experience, even if Chinese art painting isn't one of your interests.
Written 6 April 2024
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Thank you for visiting Ka Atelier with your family Wing and for your kind review!
Written 8 April 2024
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Jason H
2 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
This was honestly my favorite part of our Hong Kong trip. I wasn't expecting much and actually expected to be doing calligraphy rather than actual painting -- so doing an actual painting that I got to take home was a very welcome surprise.
The location was in a small studio in Central so it was easy to get to. Once you get in, you're greeted by a very cute and inviting art studio. Carole thoughtfully went through the history of Chinese Ink Painting, what makes it special, and how it's different from other types of painting. She guided us through different phases of learning how to use the brushes, how to do different strokes, how to work with different rice papers, and even how to extract our own ink for painting.
I've done a couple of Paint Night classes but this experience was just so relaxing. It was nice to take the hustle and bustle of Hong Kong away for a few hours and zone into painting our own keepsakes. It was a very intimate setting but at no point did it feel overwhelming.
I would highly recommend this to anyone visiting Hong Kong.
The location was in a small studio in Central so it was easy to get to. Once you get in, you're greeted by a very cute and inviting art studio. Carole thoughtfully went through the history of Chinese Ink Painting, what makes it special, and how it's different from other types of painting. She guided us through different phases of learning how to use the brushes, how to do different strokes, how to work with different rice papers, and even how to extract our own ink for painting.
I've done a couple of Paint Night classes but this experience was just so relaxing. It was nice to take the hustle and bustle of Hong Kong away for a few hours and zone into painting our own keepsakes. It was a very intimate setting but at no point did it feel overwhelming.
I would highly recommend this to anyone visiting Hong Kong.
Written 8 November 2023
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Thank you for your lovely review! Hope you guys can visit Ka Atelier again in the future!
Written 21 November 2023
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Analis D
Santa Monica, CA5 contributions
Nov 2023 • Solo
As an art lover, this was one of the most memorable days I had in Hong Kong. The instructor was amazing. And she even gave a short history lesson that was very organized & used visual aids. I am so sad I didn’t book more time. I’m totally kicking myself for that one.
Written 4 December 2023
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Thank you so much for your lovely review Analis! 🙏🏻❤️
Written 8 December 2023
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Vini M
2 contributions
Nov 2024 • Friends
One of the best experiences I had in Hong Kong. Gorgeous studio and atmosphere. Carole really takes you on a complete journey to create something personal and beautiful. 100% recommend.
Written 21 November 2024
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Hana
Busan, South Korea226 contributions
Mar 2017 • Friends
KA Atelier. Private Painting Studio의 내부는 여느 홍콩 건물답게 매우 작다. 하지만, 알차게 수업 해주는 Carole 선생님의 자료들과 소품들이 가득했던 곳이었다. 딱 봐도 Carole 선생님 손이 가지 않은 것이 없겠다는 생각이 들 정도로 곳곳에서 손길을 느낄 수 있었다. 학생들의 작품도 있고 다양한 책들도 있었다.
The interior of the KA Atelier. Private Painting Studio is very small, just like any other Hong Kong building. However, it was a place filled with materials and props from teacher Carole who gave a good lesson. I could feel the touch of carole everywhere. There were works of her students and various books.
수업 시작 전에 캐롤은 우리에게 따뜻한 차를 제공했다. 중국 회화 기본 설명이 시작으로 수업은 시작되었다. 다양한 붓, 전통잉크부터 현대잉크, 그림에 대한 특징과 스타일등을 꼼꼼하게 설명해주며 다양한 책에 있는 자료들과 실물 도구 등을 직접 보여주면서 쉽게 설명해주어 나는 이 수업 시작부터 꽤 감동을 받았다. 그리고 그림을 그릴 때 필수인 종이에 대해서도 다양한 질감을 직접 보여주고 만져보면서 설명을 해주었다. 나는 그림에 대해서 잘 모르지만, Carole 선생님이 해주시는 설명 덕분에 뭐가 뭔지에 대해서 기초는 조금은 이해할 수 있었다.
Before class, Carol gave me a cup of hot tea. The class began with a basic explanation of Chinese conversation. I was impressed by the various brush, traditional ink, modern ink, features and style of paintings, and I could understand
the various materials and the book she explained. And she explained various texture to the paper which is essential when I draw a picture. I don't know much about paintings, but thanks to Ms. Carole's explanation, I could understand the basics about what it is.
선생님이 먼저 시범을 보여주면 우리는 그 시범을 따라 직접 그려본다. 그리고 혼자 연습해보는데, 틈틈이 Carole 쌤이 우리의 붓질을 관찰하면서 잘못된 자세나 잉크 조절 등을 코치 해주었다.Carole쌤은 꼼꼼하게 코치 해주고 체크해주면 우리는 열심히 자세 잡고 하나하나 그려본다
나처럼 그림에 대해서 아무것도 모르는 경우이거나 혹은 그림에 대해서 좀 알거나 배워보신 분등등. 수업을 듣는 사람들의 수준에 따라서 수업이 다르게 진행된다고 했다. 그리고 꼭 저렇게 대나무 그림이 아니라, 도자기에 그림을 그린다거나 하면서 다양한 워크샵을 체험해 볼 수 있는 곳이었다.
The teacher showed us a demonstration first, and we draw our own copy of it. And practiced alone, carole teacher coaches incorrect posture or ink control while watching us brush strokes.
If you know nothing about a painting, or if you know or have learned something about a painting, as I do, the class goes on different levels depending on who you are. And it was not just bamboo painting like that, but also a place to experience various workshops by painting on pottery.
홍콩 여행의 풍미와 재미를 더하고 싶다면 KA-Atelier에서 진행하는 소규모 워크샵을 신청해보는 것도 좋은 방법이라고 생각한다.
If you want to add to the flavor and fun of traveling to Hong Kong, I think it would be a good idea to ask for a small workshop organized by KA-Atelier.
The interior of the KA Atelier. Private Painting Studio is very small, just like any other Hong Kong building. However, it was a place filled with materials and props from teacher Carole who gave a good lesson. I could feel the touch of carole everywhere. There were works of her students and various books.
수업 시작 전에 캐롤은 우리에게 따뜻한 차를 제공했다. 중국 회화 기본 설명이 시작으로 수업은 시작되었다. 다양한 붓, 전통잉크부터 현대잉크, 그림에 대한 특징과 스타일등을 꼼꼼하게 설명해주며 다양한 책에 있는 자료들과 실물 도구 등을 직접 보여주면서 쉽게 설명해주어 나는 이 수업 시작부터 꽤 감동을 받았다. 그리고 그림을 그릴 때 필수인 종이에 대해서도 다양한 질감을 직접 보여주고 만져보면서 설명을 해주었다. 나는 그림에 대해서 잘 모르지만, Carole 선생님이 해주시는 설명 덕분에 뭐가 뭔지에 대해서 기초는 조금은 이해할 수 있었다.
Before class, Carol gave me a cup of hot tea. The class began with a basic explanation of Chinese conversation. I was impressed by the various brush, traditional ink, modern ink, features and style of paintings, and I could understand
the various materials and the book she explained. And she explained various texture to the paper which is essential when I draw a picture. I don't know much about paintings, but thanks to Ms. Carole's explanation, I could understand the basics about what it is.
선생님이 먼저 시범을 보여주면 우리는 그 시범을 따라 직접 그려본다. 그리고 혼자 연습해보는데, 틈틈이 Carole 쌤이 우리의 붓질을 관찰하면서 잘못된 자세나 잉크 조절 등을 코치 해주었다.Carole쌤은 꼼꼼하게 코치 해주고 체크해주면 우리는 열심히 자세 잡고 하나하나 그려본다
나처럼 그림에 대해서 아무것도 모르는 경우이거나 혹은 그림에 대해서 좀 알거나 배워보신 분등등. 수업을 듣는 사람들의 수준에 따라서 수업이 다르게 진행된다고 했다. 그리고 꼭 저렇게 대나무 그림이 아니라, 도자기에 그림을 그린다거나 하면서 다양한 워크샵을 체험해 볼 수 있는 곳이었다.
The teacher showed us a demonstration first, and we draw our own copy of it. And practiced alone, carole teacher coaches incorrect posture or ink control while watching us brush strokes.
If you know nothing about a painting, or if you know or have learned something about a painting, as I do, the class goes on different levels depending on who you are. And it was not just bamboo painting like that, but also a place to experience various workshops by painting on pottery.
홍콩 여행의 풍미와 재미를 더하고 싶다면 KA-Atelier에서 진행하는 소규모 워크샵을 신청해보는 것도 좋은 방법이라고 생각한다.
If you want to add to the flavor and fun of traveling to Hong Kong, I think it would be a good idea to ask for a small workshop organized by KA-Atelier.
Written 5 January 2018
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Dear Alice,
Thanks for your kind review! Hope to see you again next time you are in HK!
KA Atelier
Written 29 January 2018
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Helen F
60 contributions
Aug 2017 • Couples
Booked a 2 hour introductory lesson through a travel website. A little difficult to find (using google maps), but worth the effort. Carole was a good instructor who obviously has a passion for her heritage. As part of the lesson we were instructed on the basics of Chinese Art History (not long enough to lose the attention of my ADD husband) and the fundamentals of the materials available to use. We were able to practice the basic techniques that we were going to use before 'boldly' committing to our project (ink art is not for the timid - unlike oils there's no going back!). If you are visiting HK and have the opportunity I would definitely recommend - if nothing else you're going to go back with a souvenir unlike anyone else's.
Written 26 August 2017
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Dear Helen,
Thanks for your kind review! Hope to see you again in the future!
KA Atelier
Written 29 January 2018
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