Close up on cloisonne

"I have a full-time job, so I only go to the workshop in my spare time. Usually I spend three or four hours there concentrating on whatever I'm working on. It allows me to slow down and dedicate myself to the piece," she adds.

Guan says: "We are happy to give people a glimpse of the traditional techniques of cloisonne as part of a DIY experience. They spend months making one piece, which they take home or give friends as presents."

Li says it's a luxury for people to spend time alone and fully focus on one thing nowadays because of the fast pace of life. "We have many participants like Chang, who come to our workshop every week, not only to create art, but also to take a break from their busy lives."