Modern Calligraphy Class

Calligraphy is a millennia-old art form, with its roots in both Eastern and Western cultures traditionally used for illuminated manuscripts and formal writing. Modern calligraphy spurs from this by using both new and traditional tools: it’s a more free form style of writing that maintains the elegance of traditional calligraphy while allowing for more self-expression.

In two sessions, our calligraphy Artmaster will introduce you to the basic techniques of pointed pen calligraphy and guide you through exercises to enhance your skills. This workshop series will focus solely on brush and pointed pen (also called dip pen) calligraphy, in order for you to develop a strong formal introduction and understanding of the tools used in calligraphy. Tools needed will be provided after the workshop. This workshop serves as a foundational course upon which other skills can be built.