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Artistic Immersion Program
Our Host Base: Where History Inspires Art
1. Master Class
Participants will have the exclusive opportunity to learn from and exchange ideas with renowned Chinese masters through professional demonstrations and lectures.
2. Plein air
you will be joined by a community of Chinese artists, creating a warm and friendly atmosphere that fosters spontaneous exchange and mutual learning throughout the journey.
3. Artist Presentations & Interactive Salons
As the day ends, we gather for intimate sharing sessions. It’s a time to showcase your day’s work, share the stories behind your brushstrokes, and learn from each other's experiences and hurdles
4. Private access to prestigious artist studios
5. The Bund and art museums visiting in Shanghai
6. Dedicated day trip in Suzhou:
Humble Administrator’s Garden and The Master of the Nets Garden in SuZhou
7. Cultural Exprience:
Chinese Theater Aesthetics Experience,Xuan Paper (or Rice Paper),Calligraphy Experience,Tea Ceremony,Sculling Boat Ride and so on.
8. All meals included
(except during free time), featuring authentic Chinese cuisine
What’s Included in Your Experience?
Established in 2018 through government-led restoration, this fully enclosed, garden-style campus is a premier destination for professional art creation and cross-cultural exchange.
Historic Heritage: The base is nestled within a cluster of preserved Ming and Qing Dynasty mansions, originally part of the historic "Meihua Villa" gardens.
A Painter’s Paradise: The surrounding area is exceptionally picturesque, offering endless inspiration at every turn. you can set up your easel safely and focus entirely on capturing the serene beauty of the water town.
Security & Comfort: The facility features on-site dining and a specialized shop for professional painting supplies should you need to replenish your materials.
Ideal Connectivity: Perfectly situated just a 1-hour drive from both central Shanghai and Suzhou, offering a peaceful retreat with easy access to the region's metropolitan art hubs.
9. Private Rooms:Every participant is s guaranteed a private single room ( (double rooms available upon request)
10. Modern Amenities:Clean and secure rooms equipped with disposable essentials and high-standard facilities.
11. Convenient Campus: The base features an on-site café,canteen, laundry room,convenience store and designated smoking areas.
12. Full Transport Coverage: private shuttles are provided for all scheduled excursions and local travel
13. Language Support: full-time translation throughout the entire program
14. Media Documentation: dedicated staff to capture your creative journey throughout the program
15. Certificate : At the conclusion of the program, every artist will receive an official Certificate
Accommodation, Logistics & Support
Program Fee Includes
✓Plain Air Painting
✓Master demonstraion
✓Art forums
✓Studio visits
✓Cultural Experiences
✓Full board meals.
✓Private Hotel Room ✓Transportaions in China ✓Language support
✓Musuem tickets
✓Photos
✓Entry fee waiver for the Festival
✗ Airfare ✗ Passport ✗ Visas ✗ Insurance ✗ Personal Expenses
Friendly Reminder: China currently offers a 30-day visa-free policy for citizens of numerous countries. Please check the specific requirements based on the country of your passport
Contact sxygogo@gmail.com anytime for the full itinerary. Program details are available in English, Italian, and Spanish
Aug 15 - 24, 2026
A 10-day Journey : Luzhi, Suzhou& Shanghai, China
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