Event Details

A 10 week introduction to Chinese culture incorporating lectures and practical sessions. Each session has a different topic of Chinese culture.

The series will begin on 9 May 2026 until 18 July 2026(inclusive).

Saturday afternoons from 1:30pm to 3:00pm, each session lasting 1.5 hours. The venue will be Lancaster City Centre.

Each session has a different topic of Chinese culture including taichi, calligraphy, Chinese film, opera, tea, philosophy.

Specific dates are May 9, 16, 30; June 6, 13, 20, 27; and July 4, 11, 18.

You are not required to participate in all of them though you are very welcome to do so.

Introduction to paper cutting session: A blend of the decoration, the wisdom and the creativity of Chinese people

Paper cutting is a popular folk art in China that has been around for thousands of years. People use scissors to cut paper into various beautiful shapes, including common designs such as animals, flowers, and figures.

This workshop introduces the history and three main styles of Chinese paper cutting with the opportunity for you to experience paper cutting.