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Chinese calligraphy is the ancient art of Chinese writing. Beginners start with the practice of basic strokes and simple characters. With small classes, there is plenty of personal attention. All materials are provided, including a brush, ink and paper to take home. The workshop costs £15 and can be booked...

Chinese calligraphy is the ancient art of Chinese writing. This free workshop for children will introduce basic strokes and simple characters in a fun, relaxed setting. 

Come along to our Calligraphy and Craft session where you can try your hand at the ancient art of Chinese calligraphy and also enjoy a selection of other traditional Chinese crafts, such as knotwork, stamp making or papercraft. Sessions are free and all are welcome.

The next meeting of the Chinese Studies Group will take place on Tuesday, 8th October 2019. Dr Xiaoqing Chen, who is a lecturer in the Business School at the University of Aberdeen, will speak on: “Multidimensional Understanding of Hospitality and the Host-Guest Paradigm in China”. At social and cultural levels, different societies require...

Drop in at the Confucius Institute and join us in celebrating Mid-Autumn Festival. Enjoy some Chinese music, tea and most importantly Mooncake, the traditional Mid-Autumn treat!

If you have ever wanted to have a go at playing traditional Chinese instruments such as the Guzheng and Hulusi, come along to this workshop where Chinese instrumentalists will be on hand for guidance and tuition. Free, drop in and open to all. (We can also offer private instrument tuition, at...

Stories and songs are a great gateway to language learning. You don’t need to be a Chinese speaker to enjoy our fun, interactive session of storytelling and songs, suitable for P1-P3 children and their parents and carers.

Join us at the Confucius Institute for a family-friendly open afternoon of kite making and flying, Chinese games, crafts, live music and more.

Learn the ancient Chinese art of calligraphy. All materials provided.

Chinese brush painting workshop Change to previously advertised time. This workshop will now take place at 1pm.