CALLIGRAPHY ZEN × CHARMARO

Ink & Tea Mornings

A Mindful Morning in Vancouver

THURSDAYS · 10 AM–12 PM · $70 CAD

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Begin your Thursday with intention. In the quiet warmth of Charmaro Teahouse, you'll slow down, pick up a brush, and let ink lead the way — guided by the practice of Shufa (書法), a living mindfulness art with over 2,000 years of history, recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage.

No experience with calligraphy or tea is needed. This is a morning for presence, not performance. You'll be guided through foundational brushstrokes while Charmaro's artisan teas accompany each moment — the ritual of pouring and the ritual of ink becoming one unhurried practice.

Guided by Teresa Kung, PhD (Calligraphy Zen), with the team at Charmaro — 433 Hornby St., Vancouver. All brushes, ink, and paper are provided. Space is intentionally kept small for an intimate experience.

What's Included

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Sensory Tea Tasting
Artisan tea service
by Charmaro
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Mindful Brushwork
Guided Shufa practice
led by Teresa Kung
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Take-Home Piece
Your finished work,
ready to display

All premium tools and complete table set-up provided for your practice.

What Participants Say

★★★★★

“Teresa was excellent. My partner and I had such a fun and informative calligraphy class — she is so knowledgeable and patient with total beginners. Loved every second of it and wish it was longer. Highly recommend.”

— Vivian L.  ·  Verified via Viator

★★★★★

“We spent more than two magic hours surrounded by Chinese paintings, calligraphy and artefacts. Teresa is very gentle, positive and welcoming — she shares the knowledge of calligraphy with clarity and generosity. We were offered tea, encouraged to try the strokes with the brush, and got to create our own scroll with meaningful writing. We loved every minute and would like to continue.”

— Michelle C.  ·  Verified via Viator

★★★★★

“I don’t consider myself very artistic, but this class was very good. Teresa was a very good and patient instructor. Glad she does these classes — it was a good time!”

— Gary H.  ·  Verified via Viator

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