Discover & Draw – Fishing Village Sketching on Aberdeen Houseboat (Group Tour)

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Code: AB03
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Hong Kong Fishing Culture Association
X Hong Kong city Art Drawing and Painting Association

Tour Overview

A three hour journey exploring Aberdeen Typhoon Shelter with sketching and cultural experience.

  • Board a sightseeing boat and cruise through Aberdeen’s fishing village, passing various landmarks of the Typhoon Shelter
  • Learn the background and stories behind each landmark with guided narration
  • Step onto a traditional floating home to experience the authentic living environment of fishermen in the past
  • Guided by professional art instructor, participate in an outdoor sketching session onboard, transforming community stories and fishing culture into creative artworks
  • Share artworks and creative insights with fellow participants, nurturing visual arts knowledge and appreciation
  • Aberdeen Fisherman’s Wharf Pier 6 (按此: google map)

Group Details

  • Group size: 25-40 people per tour
  • Time: 09:30–12:30 / 14:00–17:00 (adjustable)
  • Fee: HK$350 per person, accompanying teachers / staff free of charge
  • Includes: sightseeing boat fare, entrance to the floating houseboat, professional sketching instructor (ratio 1:10-15), sketching materials (e.g., pencils, erasers, colour pencils, watercolour, pastels, etc.), insurance, and an activity certificate issued by the Hong Kong Fishing Culture Association.

Lead Sketching Instructors

LittleJade 小仙玉

* Illustrator
* Urban sketcher
* Experienced art and painting teacher
* Co-founder of Hong Kong City Art Drawing and Painting Association (CADP)
* Co-founder of Drawing Buddies Hong Kong
* Member of the Hong Kong Society of Illustrators (HKSI)

LittleJade is a Hong Kong-born illustrator, urban sketch artist, muralist, and art educator. Passionate about sharing ideas through art, she has over 10 years of experience teaching painting classes, especially to youth and adults with special needs. Since 2018, she has become a full-time artist, focusing on illustration, urban sketching, and community art. She believes art connects people across backgrounds, cultures, and languages.

Moses Mok 九少

* Multimedia designer
* Urban sketcher
* Co-founder of Drawing Buddies Hong Kong

Moses is a passionate multimedia designer who founded Drawing Buddies Hong Kong to combine sketching with community cultural tours. Inspired by Hong Kong’s local history and daily life, he captures fleeting beauty with his pen, creating artwork rich in life and cultural expression.

(Note: The above are the profiles of two of the instructors, different instructors may be assigned)


Itinerary

  • Sightseeing boat tour of Aberdeen Typhoon Shelter landmarks, with audio narration on the history of Hong Kong’s fishing communities. (Around 30 minutes)
  • Visit to the floating home “Hong Kong Floating House,” offering a deep dive into the everyday life of fishermen and the evolution of the local community. (Around 30 minutes)
  • Outdoor sketching session onboard led by a professional instructor. Participants with basic drawing experience will learn sketching techniques while capturing the scenery and culture of Aberdeen.(Around 90 minutes)
  • Participants share their artworks and creative concepts, reflect on their observations, and explore how art connects with life. This cultivates skills in visual expression, appreciation, critical thinking, and creative development.(Around 30 minutes)

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Terms And Conditions

<br /> <ol> <li>Confirmation is required at least 7 DAYS in advance</li> <li>This tour is not wheelchair/stroller friendly</li> <li>It is recommended to arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes early</li> <li>If the tour is cancelled due to bad weather, a rescheduled date will be arranged. Such rescheduled date to be within 6 months from the original tour date.</li> <li>Bad Weather Policy: In the event of Typhoon Signal 3 or higher, Red or Black Rainstorm Warnings is being hoisted 2 hours before the scheduled tour, the tour will be cancelled and rescheduled</li> <li>For the audio-guided boat tour session, earphones will be provided for plug into the audio guide device. You are welcome to bring your own 3.5mm jack earbuds/headphones if you wish.</li> </ol>

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＊The route of the boat may be affected by the weather on the day. We do not guarantee the boat will follow the decided route.
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