"CoPE Ding Ding" Student-oriented Outpost
"CoPE Ding Ding" Student-oriented Outpost
We collaborate with talented student artists and experienced handicraft artists to bring you a series of engaging workshops. Join us for a unique hands-on experience that will unleash your creative potential, help you make new friends, and provide a relaxing escape. Our workshops are free of charge and beginner-friendly. Here is the schedule of workshops for November 2024:
No prior registration required. Feel free to walk in and select your preferred timeslot on a first-come, first-served basis:
Registration required. First-come, first-served:
Stone Stories: Creative Rock Painting Workshop | |
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Let’s paint rocks together! Using a rock as your canvas, you can unleash your creativity and find your zen as you draw landscapes, wildlife, or flowers. You can even make a pet rock! Time: 1:30 pm - 4:55 pm (30 minutes per session) Venue: CoPE Ding Ding (UG/F, CYM Amenities Centre) Quota: 30 students (5 students per session) Language: Cantonese and English Student Artist: Kayleigh Kao | |
About Kayleigh: Kayleigh is an architecture student hoping to spread creativity and artistry throughout the community. For her, arts and crafts are an escape from stress, an expression for feelings, and an inspiration for everyday life. | |
Mindful Marbling Painting Workshop | |
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Marbling is a meditative art form that involves using basic tools to craft unique patterns. In ink marbling, we will explore creating natural shapes on the water's surface and then transferring them onto different artistic mediums. Everyone is invited to participate, and no previous art experience is required. Date: 11 Nov 2024 (Monday)Time: 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm (30 minutes per session) Venue: G/F, Centennial Campus (Outside of the Bank of East Asia) Quota: 72 students (12 students per session) Language: Cantonese and English Student Artists: Clive Lee & Richard Chan | |
About Clive: Clive is a PhD Candidate at the Faculty of Education, HKU. He established the Phoenix Foundation to improve the happiness and resilience of students through arts. He has obtained MSocSc in Behavioural Health from HKU and an MA in Visual Arts from the Hong Kong Baptist University. His multimedia art installation work “RESILIENCE” has received multiple awards. He is actively involved in theatre, visual installations, and expressive arts therapy. | |
About Richard: Richard is a third-year computer science student with interests in music, arts, and entrepreneurship. Through music and arts, he explores his own identity and expresses his feelings to others. | |
Preserved x Dried Flower Mini Plant Workshop (Registration required) | |
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In the Mini-Plant workshop, you will get to unwind through learning to combine preserved flowers and dried flowers to create unique decorations. With professional guidance, you will be able to put together a mini-plant arrangement, bringing serenity and natural beauty to your environment, while enjoying the mindful process of flower arrangement. Whether it's for gifting or personal use, this handmade artwork will be a timeless piece. Come and experience the healing power of flowers with us! Date: 20 Nov 2024 (Wednesday)Time: [Session 1] 1:30 pm - 2:40 pm (*Registration) [Session 2] 3:00 pm - 4:10 pm (*Registration) Venue: Room G04, CYM Amenities Centre Quota: 30 students (15 students per session) Language: Cantonese Artist: Miss Leung (Rinato Eco Floral Shop) * Registration will start from 04 Nov at 10:00am on a first-come-first-served basis. | |
About Miss Leung: Ms Leung decided to join "Rinato Eco Floral Shop" following its establishment, after learning that the shop employs individuals with hearing-impairment. Since then, she has become more comfortable with others knowing about her hearing impairment and started teaching classes two years ago. She believes the flower shop stimulates her creativity and innovation and hopes that social enterprises can help promote inclusivity for people with disabilities. About Rinato Eco Floral Shop: Rinato Eco Floral Shop’s mission is to promote social integration and environmental protection in the community through flower arrangement. Their vision is to provide training in flower arrangement and sales skills, create job opportunities for individuals with impaired hearing, and encourage society to recognise their talents through the art of flower arrangement. | |
Kokedama Workshop | |
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Kokedama, a Japanese-style bonsai, is a ball of soil covered with moss. It looks cute and often sits on decorative plates on a table or shelf. If you are looking for an ornament to decorate your place, or need a relaxer for your busy schedule, making a kokedama is perfect for you! Date: 27 Nov 2024 (Wednesday)Time: 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm (30 minutes per session) Venue: CoPE Ding Ding (UG/F, CYM Amenities Centre) Quota: 48 students (8 students per session) Language: Cantonese and English Artists: Jacqueline Leung and Choyu Kong | |
About Jacqueline: Jacqueline is a registered psychiatric nurse who graduated from Polyu with an Honours Bachelor’s degree in Mental Health Nursing. She is currently active in providing green lessons for local schools and institutions, including students with SENs and teachers. | |
About Choyu: Choyu is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Drama at the Taipei National University of the Arts. She has earned the Certificate of Flower Shop Practice and Flower Design Assistant. | |
Join us as a Student Artist or Helper
Whether you are an artist skilled in painting, calligraphy, beading, crochet, or any other art form, we welcome you to share your knowledge and showcase your talents. You can gain valuable experience in teaching others while sharing your creativity with the community.
Alternatively, if you are interested in event planning and management, you can join us as a student helper. As a helper, you will work closely with us and learn about event planning and management, while also meeting new people and developing your communication and teamwork skills.
To get started, please reach out to us with your name, contact information, and a brief description of the type of workshop you would like to conduct or your interest in helping out.
About CoPE Ding Ding
Collaborating with local artists to hold handicraft workshops and experiential activities, CoPE Ding Ding is a nice spot to relax and refresh your mind before getting back to your study again. Here you can come together and learn from each other, as creating art is a way of expressing yourself, connecting with others and building a sense of community. Since November 2020, over 2,000 students have participated in our activities, including Fluid Art Workshop, Kokedama Workshop and Books Giveaway.
Want to organise your events at CoPE Ding Ding?
CoPE Ding Ding (UG/F, Chong Yuet Ming (CYM) Amenities Centre) is open for reservation by individual students or student groups/societies to host workshops, advocacy projects and promotional campaigns related to mental health and wellness. With its location on an essential pathway to nearby buildings and student life hotspots, CoPE Ding Ding propels your activities to a wider audience, including staff, students and visitors. Contact us if you are interested.
