Join a Sichuan Opera Face-Painting Workshop

Chengdu, China

Think you could pull off the face-changing act? Why not try your hand—literally—at painting those iconic Sichuan Opera masks? Get a brush in one hand and unleash your inner artist as you paint vivid and complex designs on these masks, symbolic of different roles in the opera like kings, heroes, and more! Not only will you learn the hidden meanings behind the colors and patterns, but you’ll also gain a deeper appreciation of this traditional art form. Even if you can barely draw stick figures, the results might just surprise you!