Chinese Calligraphy Experience — Celebrate the 2026 Year of the Fire Horse

Schedule

Sun Feb 01 2026 at 12:00 pm to 02:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Fairmount House/Free Street Parking/Spacious/Quiet | Philadelphia, PA

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Join us for a fun Chinese calligraphy session to welcome the fiery energy of the 2026 Fire Horse year!
About this Event

Chinese Calligraphy Experience — Celebrate the 2026 Year of the Fire Horse

Join us for a fun, hands-on Chinese calligraphy session where you'll learn the art of beautiful brush strokes! This is a perfect chance to dive into tradition, express your creativity, and celebrate the fiery spirit of the upcoming Year of the Fire Horse. Open to all skill levels, so bring your enthusiasm and let's make some art together in person!


About the Event

Join us for a relaxing and inspiring Chinese Calligraphy workshop to welcome the Year of the Fire Horse (2026). In this hands-on cultural experience, guests will learn traditional brush techniques, stroke order, and the meaning behind beautifully written Chinese characters.

Each participant will receive personalized guidance to write their name in Chinese or choose meaningful characters symbolizing good fortune, happiness, love, strength, or prosperity—a beautiful way to celebrate the Lunar New Year.

This workshop is beginner-friendly and open to both adults and children.


What’s Included
  • Guided Chinese calligraphy instruction by our cultural artist
  • All materials (brushes, ink, rice paper, practice sheets)
  • Personalized name translation and character selection
  • Beautiful keepsake artwork to take home
  • Light refreshments (dim sum tasting) during this lunch event
  • A warm, welcoming creative space

Venue: Fairmount House

This workshop is hosted at Fairmount House, our intimate cultural and hospitality venue located near Fairmount Park. The setting provides a peaceful environment perfect for artistic workshops and cultural celebrations.
Optional lodging is available.


Private Corporate Calligraphy Workshops

We proudly offer private corporate calligraphy workshops for organizations seeking to enrich their employee experience with meaningful cultural programming.

In 2025, we had the honor of providing a Chinese New Year Calligraphy Activation for Comcast employees in Philadelphia, where staff members received personalized Chinese name calligraphy and learned the cultural significance behind the art. The event was warmly received and sparked meaningful engagement across departments.

We can bring this same immersive experience directly to your office or event location, providing:

  • Personalized Chinese name cards written by our calligraphy artist
  • A cultural introduction to the history and meaning of Chinese calligraphy
  • Hands-on writing practice
  • Custom keepsake materials perfect for Lunar New Year celebrations

This activation is ideal for:
✔ Employee engagement
✔ DEI initiatives
✔ Cultural appreciation events
✔ Corporate Lunar New Year celebrations
✔ Team-building workshops

If your company—or a colleague’s—may be interested, please contact us for a custom quote or referral.


Who Should Attend
  • Families and individuals celebrating Lunar New Year
  • Anyone interested in Chinese culture and traditional arts
  • Couples, friends, and coworkers looking for a unique weekend activity
  • Corporate groups exploring cultural experiences

Why This Event Is Special

As we approach the Year of the Fire Horse (beginning February 17, 2026)—a zodiac year symbolizing passion, energy, and independence—this workshop offers a meaningful way to prepare for a vibrant year ahead.


Reserve Your Spot

Space is limited to ensure personalized instruction.
Register today and welcome the Lunar New Year with creativity, culture, and connection at Fairmount House!


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Where is it happening?

Fairmount House/Free Street Parking/Spacious/Quiet, 2211 North 52nd Street, Philadelphia, United States

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USD 81.88

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