Discover the elegance and depth of traditional Chinese art with our in-home calligraphy and Chinese painting lessons. Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to refine your brushwork, we bring centuries of artistic tradition directly to your living room, offering a uniquely immersive and personalized experience for both children and adults. Our accomplished instructors—many of whom trained under renowned Chinese painters or hold advanced degrees in fine art—tailor each session to your level and interests, blending focused instruction with rich cultural insights. Through calligraphy, children benefit from hands-on, engaging sessions that develop patience, coordination, and creativity, while adults find it a meditative, rewarding way to learn Chinese characters. Students may choose to specialize in a variety of traditional Chinese painting styles, from the delicate, poetic strokes of gongbi (meticulous realism) to the spontaneous energy of xieyi (freehand brushwork), or even the ethereal landscapes of shan shui (mountain-water painting). We also offer instruction in bird-and-flower painting, bamboo and plum blossom studies, and classical Chinese calligraphy in both regular and cursive scripts. With flexible scheduling, all materials provided, and a rare combination of technical mastery and patient mentorship, our London-based team offers an unparalleled introduction to one of the world’s most beautiful and profound art forms.
Testimonials
I am taking an Adult Beginner Mandarin class at Manhattan Mandarin. I have had the pleasure of studying Chinese with Harry for several months now, and I am consistently impressed with his teaching skills and dedication to his students' success.
Harry is incredibly knowledgeable about the language and culture, and he is always willing to go the extra mile to help me improve my skills. One thing I really appreciate about Harry is his ability to make each lesson engaging and interactive. He uses a variety of teaching techniques to keep things interesting and challenge me to improve. He is also very patient and understanding, which has helped me feel more confident in my ability to learn Chinese.
Overall, I highly recommend Harry to anyone looking to learn Chinese. He is a fantastic teacher who truly cares about his students' progress and success. Thank you, Harry, for all of your hard work and dedication :)
Arwa - HSK 1 Beginner Class
Currently learning with Harry for the Mandarin Adult Beginner Class and he is a great Chinese tutor who makes the lessons a lot of fun. Couldn't recommend the course more to others wanting to learn Mandarin in London. I've loved each week so far!
Jake - HSK 2 Mandarin Class
Harry is the best. He is patient, encouraging, understanding and fun.
He speaks clearly and seems to intuitively know what I am stammering about in my terrible Chinese.
Kevin - HSK 1 Beginner Mandarin Class
Manhattan Mandarin has been an excellent experience - the classes have been fun yet challenging. Has far exceeded my expectations. Jump in and try it for yourself.
Roo - HSK 1 Mandarin Class