Tiger Stencil
Workshops
Make your life better with art
Private Workshops
Enroll in any workshop with 2 people to have a private workshop! Please suggest dates when enquiring for availability.
Corporate Workshops
Corporate workshops and art events are available for groups of 2 - 30. We have worked with fashion houses, financial organisations and many more to provide interesting team building, mind expansion and relaxing events. Larger group activities can be arranged.
School Workshops
A wide variety of school based workshops are available for both art and storytelling - please email with dates/times and an approximate idea of budget and I will propose a workshop to suit your needs. Class sizes for past workshops have been 5 - 300 students, both online and in person. See past workshop photos here.
Children's Classes
Classes for school aged children in the studio, classes are in groups of 5 -10 students at a time. Students aged 7 -18 welcome.
I run a regular after school class for school age students and adults. Email for more information.
Available Private Workshops
Use the contact us form and the name of the workshop you would like to have to enquire!
3D Light Box
Create a bright 3D world
Lightboxes are entrancing for so many reasons. Layers of paper made from templates create a vivid 3D effect with a gentle light behind.
2 - 6 people
4 hours
All materials provided.
450$ per person
Mixed media wildlife painting
For beginners or experienced painters
Experiment with colour and form in a workshop designed to take you out of your comfort zone and create an organised mess!
2 - 8 people
4 hours
All materials provided.
900$ per person
Pop Up cards
Learn to make a simple pop up card from scratch!
Learn some simple pop up techniques and make your own cards! You will take home templates as well so you can continue to create after the class!
2 - 6 people
4 hours
All materials provided.
350$ per person
Curiosity Box
Create your own mini world
Design your very own miniature world with a box filled with layers of paper and found objects.
2 - 6 people
2 hours
All materials provided.
400$ per person
Accordion watercolour book binding
For beginners or experienced bookbinders
Using paper and card, create a cover case then add accordion pages to make the perfect travel journal and sketchbook. Perfect for scrapbooking, journalling, travel diaries and whatever else you like to create.
2 - 8 people
3 hours
All materials provided.
550$ per person
Stab bound book
For beginners or experienced bookbinders
Using paper or fabric to finish, create a stab bound book with a hinged opening and contrasting back. Perfect for journalling and writing your thoughts or your next magnum opus!
2 - 8 people
3 hours
All materials provided.
500$ per person
Long stitch bound book
For beginners or experienced bookbinders
The longstitch is a very versatile book - it is perfect for collage, journaling and writing. Using leather or felt, create a book that is a joy to create in!
2 - 8 people
3 hours
All materials provided.
550$ per person
Pieced Line Portraits
Learn to draw people
Drawing faces is hard - I know - but it isn't as hard as you think! Learn a technique for getting the pieces of the face all in the right place and experiment with colour and line.
2 - 6 people
3 hours
All materials provided.
500$ per person
Articulated Paper Dolls
Make posable paper people
Perfect for a gift, a card or a surprise, make a paper version of your favourite people - or make new favourite people!
2 - 6 people
2 hours
All materials provided.
300$ per person
Wrap around skirt
For beginners or experienced sewists
This is the best wrap skirt pattern you will ever find. Flattering and comfortable to wear, its as easy to make as you could wish for! You can add pockets and contrasts for detail in this 4 hour class! Select your fabric, cut, sew and finish!
2 - 4 people
4 hours
All materials provided.
700$ per person
Basic Shift Dress
For beginners or experienced sewists
Choose from a selection of cotton fabrics to create your new favourite dress. Start by selecting your fabric, then cut, sew and wear it home. Please note - the cauliflower fabric is no longer available.
2 - 4 people
5 hours
All materials provided.
1,100$ per person
Resin jewellery
Make beautiful things
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In this workshop you will use paper, fabric and other objects into earrings, pendants, cufflinks, lapel pins, hair slides and rings. The possibilities are endless and you can make as many items as you like!
2 - 6 people
2 hours
All materials provided.
500$ per person
Write and record your Story
Learn how to tell a great story well
Rachel has been storytelling for over a decade and has had a podcast (Hong Kong Stories Podcast) since 2016. Learn how to craft a story, develop it and record it in this 4 hour workshop!
2 - 6 people
4 hours
All materials provided.
1000$ per person
School Workshops
A selection of projects completed at local and international, primary and secondary schools in Hong Kong.
Schools I have worked with before include, Kellett International, Harrow International, the Wah Yan College, Xianggang putonghua Yanxishe Primary School of Science and Creativity, ESF Schools, German Swiss International and many more. I tach classes both online and in person to groups of 2 - 200.
I prefer to create workshops for each project and am open to suggestions. My preference is for recyclable and eco-friendly materials.
Freeform Lightbox Workshop
Freeform Lightbox Workshop
Freeform Lightbox Workshop
Tunnel Book Workshop
Tunnel Book Workshop
Tunnel Book Workshop
Personal Paper Dolls
Black Out Poetry
Teacher Appreciation Workshop
Portraits and the Face
Lightbox - freeform
Lightbox - freeform
Paper Portrait - Cut paper
Cat in the Window Lightbox
Cat in the Window Lightbox
Cat in a Window Lightbox
Red Riding Hood Paper Theatre
Red Riding Hood Paper Theatre
Red Riding Hood Paper Theatre
CNY Lion Lightbox
CNY Lion Lightbox
CNY Lion Lightbox
Stop Motion Workshop - Online
Stop Motion Workshop - Online
3 Little Pigs Paper Theatre
3 Little Pigs Paper Theatre
Little Bao Man Paper Theatre
Little Bao Man Paper Theatre
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Read more...Well, it has been a year hasn't it? Rest assured, the studio is still up and running! 2020 has been a year of paper mobiles for me, as well as working hard on a few more Guardian Dragons and learning oh so much more about paper and all its wonders. I have started teaching some ongoing classes...Read more...Have I told you recently that I appreciate you? Supporting working artists is so very important and I appreciate the interest you show in my work. On January 22, I began making a daily journal - one made with matchboxes. Each day since then I have been recording my days in a miniature diorama....Read more...Welcome to the new year! We are getting ready for a huge amount of artwork, exhibition and workshops in at the studio in 2019. WIP In January I will be working on another Hong Kong Dragon - this one larger than previous ones and incorporating 14 years of experiences in Hong Kong. This year I...Read more...As a working artist I am available for ECA and art experience days in your school. The photos below are samples of the things I have done in the past. Contact me for details on rachel@rachelsmith.hk - stenciled posters -paper mobiles - resin jewellery - painting Hong Kong wildlife - lanterns ...Read more...Here you can find details of workshops available through senselessart Studio in 2019. Minimum class numbers are 2 - 3 so please contact directly for private classes! Some workshops are available as corporate team building exercises too. Resin Make your own personalised jewellery from resin....More Posts- Contact Us
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8/F Golden Name Commercial Building
400 Portland Street
Prince Edward
Hong Kong
Nearest MTR is Prince Edward Exit D
