Join artist Jing Wang for a rare and rewarding experience learning the traditional Chinese wet mounting (托裱) technique. This ancient skill has been used for centuries to flatten, protect, and preserve delicate ink brush paintings and calligraphy. This workshop takes place directly inside the gallery during Jing’s solo exhibition, "Ink Harmony: When Sussex Nature Meets Ancient China."
📅 Session Details
- Date: Monday, 27th July 2026
- Time: 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM (2.5 hours)
- Location: Gallery 19a, 19a Hollingdean Terrace, Brighton, BN1 7HB
- Spaces: Strictly limited to 6 participants maximum
- Energy Exchange: £55 (Covering all professional mounting materials, tea, and refreshments)
✨ The Experience
In this hands-on masterclass, Jing will guide you through each stage of the classical mounting process. You will learn how to handle delicate Xuan paper (rice paper) with absolute care and precision—from preparing the paste to smoothing, backing, and drying the artwork.
This is the exact method used by masters in China to preserve artwork for decades, preparing it to be turned into scrolls, album pages, or frames. You will mount a piece of your own calligraphy/painting from a previous workshop, or use a beautiful practice piece provided by Jing.
🌟 Workshop Highlights
- A Rare Craft: Learn an endangered, highly sought-after archival skill that is rarely taught outside of China.
- Preserve Your Art: Master the exact technique needed to flatten and protect wrinkled rice paper paintings for decades.
- Professional Studio Kit: Use authentic mounting tools, specialized starch paste, wide backing brushes, and professional drying boards.
- Take-Home Masterpiece: You can leave the gallery with your beautifully backed, perfectly flat artwork on the day if you bring your own board. Alternatively, you are welcome to leave it to dry safely at the studio and come back to the gallery to collect your finished artwork the next day.
- Intimate Learning Environment: Capped at just 6 students to ensure you get close, step-by-step guidance from Jing.
- Complimentary Hospitality: Enjoy authentic Chinese tea and light seasonal refreshments throughout the evening. [1]
All professional tools and materials are fully provided. No prior experience is necessary—perfect for artists, calligraphers, and lovers of heritage crafts.
🎁 Special Exhibition Bundle Offer
This is the final workshop of our six-part July cultural series.
- The Deal: Book any four workshops across the exhibition (including this one).
- The Reward: Receive a FREE 1-hour private 1-to-1 art lesson with Jing (worth £55), valid for either online or in-person learning!
🎟️ Because mounting requires significant desk space, this class is strictly limited to 6 spots. Early booking is essential!