"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 April 2025:

No prior registration required. Feel free to walk in and select your preferred timeslot on a first-come, first-served basis:

  • DIY Clay Pot Painting Workshop  (7 Apr, Mon)
  • Registration required. First-come, first-served:

  • Pressed Flower Magnet Workshop (16 Apr, Wed)
  • DIY Clay Pot Painting Workshop

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    Looking for a creative way to display your candles or house your favourite plants? Join us for a delightful clay pot painting workshop where creativity meets functionality! Transform ordinary clay pots into stunning works of art that can serve as beautiful candle holders or planters.
    In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn various painting techniques and have access to a wide range of colors to create your own unique designs. Whether you prefer bohemian patterns, geometric shapes, or nature-inspired motifs, you'll have the freedom to express your artistic vision.
    Take home your personally crafted pot that's not just beautiful, but also versatile - perfect for holding your favourite candles or becoming a charming home for your plants!

    Date: 7 Apr 2025 (Monday)
    Time: 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm (30 minutes per session)
    Venue: CoPE Ding Ding (UG/F, CYM Amenities Centre)
    Qutoa: 4 students per session)
    Language: Cantonese and English
    Student Artist: Hafsa Bibi

    Hafsa Bibi

    About Hafsa Bibi:
    Hafsa Bibi is a final year student artist at CoPE Ding Ding who has a passion for sharing her art experience and the joy of creating art with others. She finds art to be a stress-reducing activity and takes great pleasure in the creative process.

     Pressed Flower Magnet Workshop

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    In this pressed flower magnet workshop, you will learn how to turn various types of pressed flowers into unique magnet art pieces. Under the instructor’s guidance, you will get to combine various pressed flowers, design your preferred and suitable arrangement, and affix them onto magnets to create personalised mini decorations. It is the perfect opportunity to enhance creativity and hands-on techniques!

    Date: 16 Apr 2025 (Wednesday)
    Time: 
    • [Session 1] 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm
    • [Session 2] 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm
    Venue: Room 302, Chong Yuet Ming Amenities Centre
    Quota: 60 students (30 students per session)
    Language: Cantonese
    Artist: Miss Leung (Rinato Eco Floral Shop)
    Registration (Note: The contents of the 2 sessions are the same. Participants can choose to join one of them.)

    Miss Leung

    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.

    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.

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    "CoPE Ding Ding" Student-oriented Outpost