Sharing the Art of Chinese Brush Painting
Join Sho-Jen for inspiring demonstrations, hands-on workshops and exhibitions throughout the year.
Every Tuesday • 10:00am–12:00pm
Chinese Brush Painting classes are offered every Tuesday morning. New courses begin once sufficient interest has been registered.
Courses are delivered as five weekly sessions in Sho-Jen's studio at Papworth Everard (CB23 3XL).
To register your interest, please provide your email address and mobile number so that course dates can be confirmed.
Saturday 17 October 2026
Full-day workshop held at Harston Village Hall from 10:00am until 4:00pm.
Booking is through Cambridge District Art Circle.
July 2026
Sho-Jen will once again open her studio as part of Cambridge Open Studios.
Visitors are welcome on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th weekends of July, between 10:00am and 5:00pm.
Admission is free and visitors are invited to view original artwork, browse recent paintings and meet the artist in her studio.
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Lion Yard, Cambridge
Sho-Jen led free artist-guided workshops celebrating the Lunar New Year with traditional Chinese brush painting and calligraphy.
Visitors of all ages were invited to experience Chinese ink painting and create traditional Chūnlián (Spring Couplets) using brush and ink on red paper.
Participants practised Chinese calligraphy before creating their own finished artwork to take home as a traditional New Year decoration.
The workshops formed part of Lion Yard's Chinese New Year celebrations and welcomed families, visitors and aspiring artists throughout the event.
Thank you to Lion Yard Cambridge for supporting these workshops.
Over the years Sho-Jen has demonstrated Chinese Brush Painting to art societies, schools, community groups and workshops throughout the United Kingdom.
One of the most rewarding aspects of teaching is seeing participants discover confidence with the Chinese brush. Every workshop produces unique interpretations while encouraging creativity and individual expression.
"I first saw your work at an art exhibition in St Neots and was very impressed with your style... The result was simplistic but stunning."
"We were all entertained by the gentle humour and consummate skill of guest demonstrator Sho-Jen Dowell..."
"A first class demonstration enjoyed by all."
"Sho-Jen's demonstration and talk opened up a refreshing new approach to painting for me."
"It was great fun and a fantastic experience. Her enthusiasm is contagious."
"Quite simply one of the best workshops I've ever attended."
"The workshop was a great success and all the participants had a thoroughly interesting day."
"The society was very appreciative of your talk and superb demonstration... You made it look so easy!"
Sho-Jen regularly presents demonstrations and workshops for art societies, community groups, schools and private organisations throughout the United Kingdom.
Workshops can be tailored to suit beginners, experienced artists or mixed-ability groups.