October 3, 2016
Confucius Institute offers a series of Chinese culture classes for K-Staters, Manhattan community
The Confucius Institute is offering a series of Chinese culture classes this semester. These hands-on lessons will give participants a chance to explore Chinese writing, calligraphy, paper-cutting, tai chi, opera mask painting, and Chinese knot-making.
Classes are open to anyone at K-State and the greater Manhattan community. Those interested may sign up for any number of classes. To help cover the cost of supplies, a $3 fee per class for K-State students and $5 for nonstudents will apply. Seats for each class are limited, so please RSVP to Confucius@k-state.edu.
All classes will be in 127 Seaton Hall, except the tai chi class which will be at the Quad near Waters Hall.
2016 classes include:
- 4:30-5:30 p.m. Oct. 6: Calligraphy I
- 5:30-6:30 p.m. Oct. 13: Paper-cutting
- 4:30–5:30 p.m. Oct. 20: Calligraphy II
- 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Oct. 27: Tai chi in the Quad
- 4:30-5:30 p.m. Nov. 3: Calligraphy III
- 4:30–5:30 p.m. Nov. 10: Opera mask painting
- 5:30-6:30 p.m. Dec. 1: Chinese knot-making
For more information, contact the Confucius Institute at 785-532-3680 or Confucius@k-state.edu.