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Introduction to the Art of Calligraphy
With Caroline Joy Adams
Calligraphy is the art of beautiful handwriting, and is a very calming, enjoyable, almost meditative activity. It also has many practical uses, so come join us and learn some basic calligraphic techniques. You will get a quick overview of three popular calligraphic hands—Uncial, Italic, and Blackletter -- and you’ll have fun creating some beautiful bookmarks, […]
Introduction to the Art of Calligraphy- Four Week Series
With Caroline Joy Adams
Calligraphy is the art of beautiful handwriting, and is a very calming, enjoyable, almost meditative activity. It also has many practical uses, so come join us and learn some basic calligraphic techniques. You will get a quick overview of three popular calligraphic hands—Uncial, Italic, and Blackletter -- and you’ll have fun creating some beautiful bookmarks, […]
Introduction to the Art of Calligraphy- May 2
With Caroline Joy Adams
Week # 2 We will work on the graceful and elegant Italic hand, which can be used for a great variety of purposes, from addressing envelopes, creating place cards, or rendering quotes or scripture verses, and much more.
Introduction to the Art of Calligraphy- May 9
With Caroline Joy Adams
Week # 3 We will continue practice with the Italic hand, and work on the Roman Capitals, and their variations, that accompany the lower case letters.
Introduction to the Art of Calligraphy- May 16
With Caroline Joy Adams
Week # 4 We will work on a version of the Blackletter, or Gothic hand (the one that the elegant typeface of the Gutenberg Bible is based on) and is useful for a variety of modern purposes, as well.