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ClassBento money-back guarantee
Our mission is to improve mental wellbeing through our workshops and experiences. We curate our teachers and hosts carefully to ensure that they are of high quality.
That's why we provide a money-back guarantee*: If you're unsatisfied with this experience, just leave it at least 20 minutes before it ends, and tell us (the ClassBento team) the reason for your dissatisfaction within 4 hours of that time, and we'll provide you with a refund.
* We may choose to limit our refund per customer at $500. In some rare cases, we may also require you to show us your photo ID before we process the refund.
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Learn how to make a Year of the Horse lucky paper cutting art in this NYC workshop.
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10 to 30 guests
$90
What you'll do
Discover the art of paper-cutting in this NYC class, and learn how to craft unique symbols of good fortune—perfect for welcoming the Year of the Horse! Paper-cutting is a Chinese tradition, a popular art integral to everyday living. During festivals and holidays like the Lunar New Year, each household uses paper-cuttings to decorate their walls, windows, and doors. In this interactive workshop, you will explore the history and culture of this traditional art through slide shows, live demonstrations, and step-by-step instructions. You will learn how to make paper-cutting patterns such as window flowers, Chinese characters, and be inspired to create your own unique lucky symbols for the Year of the Horse. This creative and celebratory activity is a great way to ring in the Lunar New Year. Learn this traditional craft among friends and family and take home beautiful and intricate homemade decor.Your instructor can travel to you for an extra fee of $100 within Manhattan, Queens, and Brooklyn.
What you'll get
Completed paper-cutting artwork
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Knowledge required
Beginner friendly.
Suitable for
This class is great for a birthday or bachelorette party.
Your teacher
Ling Tang is a New York City-based teaching artist who offers Chinese dance and cultural workshops. She is a 2021 New York Foundation for the Arts Fellow in Folk/Traditional Arts, and holds an M.A. in arts administration from Columbia University. Ling inherited the paper-cutting tradition from her mother, who has been awarded the title of “Chinese Folk Artist” by the UNESCO. She has appeared at various cultural events at Museum of Arts and Design, Whitney Museum, United Nations, Chinatown Arts Festival, etc.
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