Led by local artist and founder of the renowned “Moving Drawing” platform, Ms. Charlotte Lui, this workshop invites participants to explore her signature way of capturing the lively rhythm and energy of everyday life through keen observation and expressive linework.

Through engaging hands-on exercises in portrait sketching and on-site drawing around the Shaw Auditorium, participants will experiment with spontaneous marker linework and add color using simple watercolor techniques. The workshop will conclude with a sharing session, where participants can connect with one another and showcase their works to the campus community—celebrating the beauty found in daily moments.

DETAILS

Date:
Feb 26 to Mar 19, 2026 (Every Thursday, 4 lessons in total)

Time:
6:30pm – 8:00pm

Venue: 
Room 209, Shaw Auditorium

Instructor:
Ms. Charlotte Lui (Moving Drawing)

Quota : 
20 (For HKUST students and staff only; first come, first served)

Fee:
Free of charge (HKD 200 refundable deposit required)

Language:
English (Supplemented with Cantonese)

This is a HMAW1905-recognized event in the “Personal Enrichment & Community Service” category under the “Self-directed Experience” of HMAW1905: Behavioral Foundations of University Education: Habits, Mindsets, and Wellness. Students of HMAW1905 must register with ITSC email. To receive 9 hours, you must attend the event in full and miss no more than 10 mins. (HMAW enquiry email: dstohmw@ust.hk)

WORKSHOP DETAILS

Lesson 1 (Feb 26, 2026)
Portrait Drawing of Family Members

Participants will work in pairs, drawing each other by focusing solely on the face and allowing the pen to move freely without correction. This warm-up exercise emphasizes observation as the foundation of drawing. 

The instructor will then provide a live demonstration and guide participants in practicing portrait drawing using family or group photos from their phones, offering individual feedback.

Lesson 2 (Mar 5, 2026)
Live Drawing around Shaw Auditorium

Participants will sketch on-site at the Shaw Auditorium, observing HKUST students/communities engaged in everyday activities such as reading or working. 

After the instructor’s demonstration, participants will explore the space, select models to draw within set time limits, and focus on capturing both the figure and the surrounding environment.

Lesson 3 (Mar 12, 2026)
Landscape Sketching and Coloring

Participants will sketch campus architecture at one to two locations. Emphasis will be placed on structure, geometry, and composition, using only markers (no pencils or erasers) to train accurate line work and keen observation.

Instructor will introduce watercolor basics, including color systems and blending methods. Participants will apply these techniques by adding color to their work.

Lesson 4 (Mar 19, 2026)
Drawing Sharing

Following the spirit of Moving Drawing’s public sharing, participants will share and deliver their artworks to HKUST students and staff. Instructor will begin with a short demonstration, after which the group will create and share their drawings around the campus, spreading the joy of drawing.

Potential Finished Works:

Examples of artworks participants may complete during the workshop.

Introduction to Charlotte Lui (Moving Drawing):
Charlotte Lui is a local artist who graduated in 2019 from the Department of Visual Art at Hong Kong Baptist University, specializing in drawing and printmaking. In 2021, she launched "Moving Drawing", a platform where she transforms her observations of Hong Kong into drawings. Always equipped with a small sketchbook, she captures the city's vibrant hustle and bustle using simple lines and brushstrokes. Through her artwork, she inspires viewers to embrace each day as ‘the best day,’ embodying the spirit of carpe diem. Her goal is to document the daily and seasonal changes in Hong Kong, enabling viewers to carry the city’s memories beyond its borders.

As a local illustrator, Lui has collaborated with various brands since 2021, including MTR, Hong Kong Disneyland, Montblanc, RTHK among others. Through “Moving Drawing” she seeks to explore diverse locations in Hong Kong and around the world, observing and interpreting her surroundings from a unique perspective.

Moving Drawing Instagram : @moving_drawing

REMARKS

• Participants are required to bring their own art materials. Further details will be provided after registration is confirmed.
• Participants are required to submit a refundable deposit of HKD 200 (cash only).  The deposit will be returned upon successful completion of all four lessons. If a participant is unable to attend the workshop, the deposit will be forfeited and used to offset the workshop operational expenses.
• Interested participants are required to enroll online and complete the deposit payment by visiting Room 203, Shaw Auditorium during 09:30am - 12:45pm or 2:00pm - 5:00pm (Monday to Friday) to secure their spots. 
• Quota is limited, enrollment will be confirmed upon receipt of deposit.
• The Shaw Auditorium Unit reserves the right in its sole discretion to make changes to the program without prior notice.