Date: 27 Dec 2025 - 24 Jan 2026
Venue: Workshop Room, G/F, Fung Ping Shan Building, UMAG, HKU, 90 Bonham Road, Pokfulam
Channel your heart; cultivate the incense within
In this workshop, we begin by appreciating the ancient “charcoal-heating” technique, experiencing the serene and contemplative fragrance of premium agarwood. Participants will then make their own “incense seal” (香篆), immerse yourself in this spiritual cleansing experience. Through the focused act of stamping and the practice of mindful observation, we will draw upon the literati tradition of nurturing intention and refining the spirit through the use of incense. This practice weaves a thread of quiet elegance into daily life, revealing moments of deep composure.
May the subtle whisper of agarwood accompany you, offering a sanctuary of tranquillity for both body and mind amidst the pace of modern life.
Instructor: Katrina Cheng
Katrina, founder of Vairocana Studio, holds a Master of Behavioral Health from the University of Hong Kong and serves as an Honorary Lecturer. She specialises in integrating the refined arts of incense and tea with evidence-based mindfulness. Through workshops and teaching, she guides urban dwellers in rediscovering inner peace within a rich cultural framework.
This is an event associated with the exhibition Handmade and Handheld: Song to Qing Dynasty Chinese Bronzes for the Scholar’s Studio. For exhibition details, please click here.
Date | Time | Audience and Language | Registration fee and material cost | Registration Deadline
27 December 2025 (Sat) | 2 pm–5 pm | Adults (Cantonese, supplementary English) | HK$ 400 per person | 26 December 2025
10 January 2026 (Sat) | 2 pm–5 pm | Adults (Cantonese, supplementary English) | HK$ 400 per person | 9 January 2026
24 January 2026 (Sat) | 2 pm–5 pm | Adults (Cantonese, supplementary English) | HK$ 400 per person | 22 January 2026
*The quota for each time slot is 12.
^Materials are included. Necessary tools will be provided for use during the workshop and must be returned after the class.
Registration:
Registration opens on 12 December 2025. To register, please fill in the following e-application form and settle the corresponding course fee by online payment. (HKU Online Payment System (OPS) account is required. Account registration method is included in the e-application form)
All applications will be processed only when both the completed form and course fee are received. Applications are confirmed upon receiving an email from UMAG. The applicants may be requested to provide online payment receipt as proof.
Please click on your preferred date to apply and proceed to online payment:
27 December 2025 (Sat) [FULL]
10 January 2026 (Sat) [FULL]
24 January 2026 (Sat) [FULL]
For enquiries, please contact us Tel.: 3917 5504 / Email: stylo@hku.hk.