TALKS & WORKSHOPS

Imperial Workshops of the Qing Dynasty: History, Organisation and Staff
An educational talk centred on the iconic Qing Imperial Workshops, known as the Zaobanchu, the heart of innovation and production during China’s last dynasty, followed by an interactive handling session featuring masterpieces by various ateliers.
A special programme to Furnishing the Forbidden.
Time: 3pm
Date: 12th November, 2026
Venue: Liang Yi Museum
Language: English
Free admission, RSVP required by the 9th of November.

Adornment, Design & Self-Fashioning in the Lives of the Qing Consorts
An educational talk centred on the lives, personal rituals and self-representation that unfolded within the Qing consorts’ bedchambers, followed by an interactive handling session featuring exquisite items for beauty and self-adornment.
A special programme to Furnishing the Forbidden.
Time: 4pm
Date: 9th of October, 2026
Venue: Liang Yi Museum
Language: English
Free admission, RSVP required by the 5th of October
