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Beginner Calligraphy Workshop

Mar 13, 2021

This beginner calligraphy workshop, led by Jenna Blazevich of Vichcraft, will cover the basics of pointed pen oblique calligraphy.

Newberry Adult Education Seminars will meet virtually via Zoom. For more information about the Newberry’s virtual seminars, including a Zoom tutorial, please see our Virtual Seminars FAQ page. If you have questions about online learning, please reach out to seminars@newberry.org.

Seminar Description

This beginner calligraphy workshop, led by Jenna Blazevich of Vichcraft, will cover the basics of pointed pen oblique calligraphy. We will work with a simplified alphabet that references Copperplate and Spencerian styles, and we will also explore an additional brush pen lettering technique. Whether you've picked up a calligraphy pen before or aren't even sure what one looks like, this class is for you!

One session. Registration – $85

Vichcraft is the independent and collaborative, multi-disciplinary studio of Jenna Blazevich. Combining hand craft processes and tactile mediums with a digital design skill-set, Vichcraft strives to work right around the line between art and design to build a collection of conceptual work and activist-driven products.

Materials List

Required: Each participant will need the following tools which can be purchased through John Neal Books (recommended), and may be available at other local art supply stores such as Blick's Art Supply.

First Reading:

  • There is no required reading for this seminar.

Registration Information

Registration opens at 9 am (CST) on Wednesday, January 13th. Newberry Associates members at the Literati level and above will have access to early registration beginning January 7 at 10am. Learn more about membership benefits and becoming a Newberry Associate.

Please note: For more information about registration, including a guide to online registration, see our Registration Information page. Questions? Please contact seminars program staff via email at seminars@newberry.org.

We offer a 10% discount to members, seniors, and students.

This seminar is part of the Newberry’s Adult Education Seminars Program. Learn more about registering for a seminar, program policies, or teaching a seminar.