For Adults
Chinese Hair Pin Making with Weixin LiuWeixin Liu
11 June - 11 June 2025
Wednesday 11th June 2025
11:30am-2:30pm | Adult workshop | £30
Chinese Hair Pin Making with Weixin Liu
Artist bio:
Weixin Liu was born in China and has lived in Swansea for many years. From a young age, Weixin has had a deep interest in arts and crafts. Since relocating to Swansea, she has been passionate about promoting Chinese culture more widely and meaningfully within the community.
Weixin has worked as a community artist for several years, using her creative skills to engage and inspire others. After earning her Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PgCE), she began collaborating with various communities to support wellbeing and personal development through the arts. She is dedicated to sharing her skills and knowledge, and takes great joy in empowering others through creative expression.
Outline
Hair pins are the most popular hair accessories in Chinese culture. During this workshop, you will discover the beauty and symbolism of traditional Chinese hair pins in this hands-on workshop with local community artist Weixin. You will also be able to learn the delicate art of crafting elegant pins using wire, beads, and floral designs inspired by ancient Chinese styles.
No prior experience is needed and all materials will be included.
Eventbrite:Chinese Hair Pin Making with Weixin Liu
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High quality artist led workshops are at the heart of what we do here at Mission Gallery. Every ticket purchase contributes towards our Outreach Programme and supports fair compensation for our talented artists.
Due to our venue’s capacity, spaces are limited. If you book onto one of our workshops we would ask you to honour your commitment to attend.
We aim for our workshops to be as accessible as possible, but would ask that you make a donation on the day if you can. Please consider contributing if you are able to support the future workshop and education programmes at Mission Gallery.
For further information please contact Megan Leigh, Learning & Engagement Coordinator, on 01792 652016 or email megan@missiongallery.co.uk
Materials are provided, limited places, booking is essential. Please inform us of any access requirements, allergies or medical conditions.
Access is by one-step entry from pavement level through our main entrance.
The workshops will take place in the gallery and education space located on the first floor of the gallery.
Due to building limitations access to the first floor education space is via steep stairs.
Staff are on hand to provide assistance if needed.
