This week’s lunchtime workshop invited the Bangor University community to pause and discover the quiet beauty of Chinese calligraphy. Guided by tutors from the Confucius Institute, participants learned how early pictographic characters evolved from images found in nature before trying their own brush and ink techniques.

The session offered a gentle space to slow down, with attendees exploring the balance and intention behind each stroke. By the end, everyone left with a small piece of artwork and a deeper appreciation for one of China’s oldest artistic traditions.

The calligraphy workshop forms part of an ongoing series celebrating Chinese culture, with more creative sessions to follow.