As summer reaches full bloom, we recently marked a meaningful moment at Ricefield Arts – the final workshop led by our intern Qianyu, part of her year-long creative project “Four Seasons of China.”
Over the past academic year, Qianyu has worked with us as part of her placement, designing and delivering a series of workshops that reflect the beauty and traditions of Chinese seasonal culture. Her final session – a tote bag painting workshop themed around orchids, one of the “Four Gentlemen” in traditional Chinese art – was a perfect conclusion to this journey.
The event welcomed a full house of enthusiastic participants, each eager to try their hand at painting delicate orchid motifs onto their own fabric tote bags. Guided by Qianyu, the workshop combined hands-on creativity with cultural storytelling, introducing participants to the symbolism and elegance of orchids in Chinese painting and philosophy.
The atmosphere was joyful and focused, and feedback from attendees was overwhelmingly positive. Many shared how inspired they felt by the opportunity to learn more about Chinese culture through such a tactile and enjoyable experience.
This final workshop was not only a celebration of art, but also of Qianyu’s contribution over the past year. Her passion, creativity, and commitment to sharing Chinese culture have been deeply appreciated by our team and community.
We wish her all the very best in her next chapter and look forward to seeing how she continues to bring culture and creativity into the world. Thank you, Qianyu – and congratulations on a wonderful year!