Unleash your inner artist in Suzhou

Wednesday, 9 March 2011 6:50 AM

A boutique hotel in Suzhou is giving budding artists and creative individuals the chance to unleash their inner Da Vinci, with the launch of special hotel packages.

Hotel Soul has launched a series of ‘Art Experience Packages’, offering guests unique creative insights and hands-on experiences during their stay.

As the only boutique art hotel in the historic garden city of Suzhou in China, Hotel Soul has launched the creative initiative in collaboration with the Suzhou Art & Design Technology Institute.

Available every weekend from 1 April through 30 June, the artistic packages offer visitors a unique insight into traditional Oriental arts and crafts. Courses range from traditional Suzhou embroidery, Chinese brush and watercolour painting and classic calligraphy, to jewellery making and glazing ceramics

Eddy Lee, General Manager of Hotel Soul said, ‘Hotel Soul’s unique and innovative concepts reflect our vision for boutique hotels, which we feel should be innovative and showcase the original works of local artists.’

An increasing number of holidaymakers are looking for specialised travel experiences, from tailor-made adventures to painting workshops.
 

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