Fai Chun Design Art Workshop - Adults

Art Workshop Fai Chun Design

Celebrate Lunar New Year Through Art and Tradition

Location: 10 Dean Cafe, 484 Spadina Ave

Medium: Mixed media (acrylic, ink, paper)

Group Size: Small group, up to 12 participants

Level: All levels welcome

Art Instructor: Professional artist Lauren Chan

Supplies: All materials provided

Join us for a festive, hands-on Adult Art Workshop celebrating Lunar New Year traditions through the creation of Fai Chun—traditional Chinese decorative couplets symbolizing good fortune, prosperity, and new beginnings.

The workshop begins with a short introduction to the history and cultural significance of Lunar New Year, Fai Chun, and traditional greetings. Participants will then be guided through a live design demonstration before creating their own meaningful Fai Chun artworks to take home.

What You’ll Learn & Create

• Learn about the history and symbolism of Lunar New Year and Fai Chun traditions
• Explore the meaning behind common Chinese New Year greetings and symbols
• Create your own Horse-themed Fai Chun couplet using calligraphy-inspired brushwork
• Design a Square Fai Chun featuring the “福” (fortune) character and New Year symbolism
• Experiment with mixed media techniques using acrylic paint, ink, and layered paper
• Learn about traditional reading direction and symbolic placement

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