"CoPE Ding Ding" Student-oriented Outpost
"CoPE Ding Ding" Student-oriented Outpost
Ready to start the new academic year with free and relaxing handicraft workshops?
We have collaborated with talented student artists and experienced handicraft artists to bring you a series of engaging workshops. Join us to experience a unique hands-on experience that will unleash your creative potential and help you unwind. Our workshops are free of charge, beginner-friendly and operate on a first-come-first-served basis, with no prior registration required. Mark your schedule now!
The list of workshops for September 2023 is as follows (the list will be updated monthly):
Candle Making Workshop | |
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Indulge your senses in this candle making workshop, where you will learn the basics of shaping the waxes and selecting colours to create your own customized candle. Don’t worry if you are green to this, Lianne will lead you in a gentle way to experience the fun and joy of the candle making process! Date: 6 Sep 2023 (Wed) Time: 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm (30 minutes per session) Venue: CoPE Ding Ding (UG/F, CYM Amenities Centre) Qutoa: 4 students per session Language: Cantonese and English Artist: Ms Lianne Li | |
About Ms Lianne Li: Lianne quit her 9-to-5 job in 2021 to pursue her passion for handicraft. With a give-it-a-try attitude, she started teaching classes and became a full-time artist. Making little things like cross-stitch and origami gives her a sense of accomplishment and helps her destress. | |
Calligraphy Workshop: Create your own Bookmark | |
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During the workshop, you will learn the basics of brush pen calligraphy, experiment with colour
brush pens, and create a bookmark where you can write inspirational quotes and
draw floral illustrations to reflect and spread positivity for yourself. Date: 19 Sep 2023 (Tue) Time: 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm (30 minutes per session) Venue: CoPE Ding Ding (UG/F, CYM Amenities Centre) Qutoa: 4 students per session Language: Cantonese and English Student Artist: Ms Sophia Yeung | |
About Ms Sophia Yeung: Sophia, an HKU final-year student, has been a self-taught calligrapher since 2017. She specialises in brush pen calligraphy and hopes to inspire others to fall in love with the art of handwriting and calligraphy. | |
Drawing Workshop: A Ghibli Getaway | |
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From the forests of My Neighbour Totoro to the enchanted world of Howl’s Moving Castle, the various works of Studio Ghibli may evoke cherished memories from your childhood. In this workshop, you will get a chance to design your own postcard featuring Ghibli’s characters. If you wish to step into the fantastical worlds of Ghibli, do join us! Date: 28 Sep 2023 (Thu) Time: 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm (30 minutes per session) Venue: CoPE Ding Ding (UG/F, CYM Amenities Centre) Qutoa: 4 students per session Language: Cantonese and English Student Artist: Ms Lucia Yeung | |
About Ms Lucia Yeung: Lucia, a final-year student trying to make the most of her remaining time in HKU. In her spare time, you can find her reading, drawing, and,
most definitely, watching anime. | |
Join us as a Student Artist or Helper
Whether you are an artist skilled in painting, calligraphy, beading, crochet, or any other art form, we welcome you to share your knowledge and showcase your talents. You can gain valuable experience in teaching others while sharing your creativity with the community.
Alternatively, if you are interested in event planning and management, you can join us as a student helper. As a helper, you will work closely with us and learn about event planning and management, while also meeting new people and developing your communication and teamwork skills.
To get started, please reach out to us with your name, contact information, and a brief description of the type of workshop you would like to conduct or your interest in helping out.
About CoPE Ding Ding
Collaborating with local artists to hold handicraft workshops and experiential activities, CoPE Ding Ding is a nice spot to relax and refresh your mind before getting back to your study again. Here you can come together and learn from each other, as creating art is a way of expressing yourself, connecting with others and building a sense of community. Since November 2020, over 2,000 students have participated in our activities, including Fluid Art Workshop, Kokedama Workshop and Books Giveaway.
Want to organise your events at CoPE Ding Ding?
CoPE Ding Ding (UG/F, Chong Yuet Ming (CYM) Amenities Centre) is open for reservation by individual students or student groups/societies to host workshops, advocacy projects and promotional campaigns related to mental health and wellness. With its location on an essential pathway to nearby buildings and student life hotspots, CoPE Ding Ding propels your activities to a wider audience, including staff, students and visitors. Contact us if you are interested.
