Nature in Stone: Seal Carving Workshop
Seal carving is more than inscribing characters onto stone; it is a way of holding thought, rhythm, and a quiet poetic spirit within a small square space. From the structure of seal script and the cadence of each line to the pressure of the blade and the white space left by the seal, the workshop invites participants to experience how traditional craft can become a playful and imaginative form of contemporary creation. Starting from everyday objects and natural forms, participants will learn to read seal script, develop a design, carve on stone, and mount their finished work, transforming lived experience, typographic beauty, and creative intuition into a unique personal imprint.
Kelvin Ma is a contemporary seal carver with a keen sensitivity to various types of materials. By integrating traditional and contemporary creative approaches, his works display a rich and diverse artistic style. His pieces have been exhibited at the Hong Kong Museum of Art and Fine Art Asia.
Instructor: Kelvin Ma
Date: 27.6.2026 – 5.9.2026 (10 sessions, every Sat except 8.8.2026)
Time: 2 – 5 pm
Venue: Hong Kong Visual Arts Centre (vA!)
Quota: 15 persons *
Target: 18 years old or above; no experience required
Fee: HK$1,560
Material Fee: HK$300
Language: Cantonese
Deadline for application: 17.6.2026 (Wed)
*If the number of applications received exceeds the maximum capacity, a draw will be conducted at vA! on 18.6.2026 (Thur) at 3pm to determine the successful applicants.
Seal carving is more than inscribing characters onto stone; it is a way of holding thought, rhythm, and a quiet poetic spirit within a small square space. From the structure of seal script and the cadence of each line to the pressure of the blade and the white space left by the seal, the workshop invites participants to experience how traditional craft can become a playful and imaginative form of contemporary creation. Starting from everyday objects and natural forms, participants will learn to read seal script, develop a design, carve on stone, and mount their finished work, transforming lived experience, typographic beauty, and creative intuition into a unique personal imprint.
Kelvin Ma is a contemporary seal carver with a keen sensitivity to various types of materials. By integrating traditional and contemporary creative approaches, his works display a rich and diverse artistic style. His pieces have been exhibited at the Hong Kong Museum of Art and Fine Art Asia.
Instructor: Kelvin Ma
Date: 27.6.2026 – 5.9.2026 (10 sessions, every Sat except 8.8.2026)
Time: 2 – 5 pm
Venue: Hong Kong Visual Arts Centre (vA!)
Quota: 15 persons *
Target: 18 years old or above; no experience required
Fee: HK$1,560
Material Fee: HK$300
Language: Cantonese
Deadline for application: 17.6.2026 (Wed)
*If the number of applications received exceeds the maximum capacity, a draw will be conducted at vA! on 18.6.2026 (Thur) at 3pm to determine the successful applicants.
