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Calligraphy: A Guide to Good (18th Century) Penmanship

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2026-04-09 10:00:00 2026-04-09 11:30:00 America/New_York Calligraphy: A Guide to Good (18th Century) Penmanship Pick up a crow quill pen, dip it in ink, and learn the fine art of hand lettering. Participants will try a variety of calligraphic exercises and styles! Western Branch - Western Meeting Room

Thursday, April 09
10:00am - 11:30am

Add to Calendar 2026-04-09 10:00:00 2026-04-09 11:30:00 America/New_York Calligraphy: A Guide to Good (18th Century) Penmanship Pick up a crow quill pen, dip it in ink, and learn the fine art of hand lettering. Participants will try a variety of calligraphic exercises and styles! Western Branch - Western Meeting Room

Western Branch

Western Meeting Room

Pick up a crow quill pen, dip it in ink, and learn the fine art of hand lettering. Participants will try a variety of calligraphic exercises and styles!

We'll finish with a one-of-a-kind written note (a bookish quote perhaps) lovingly written on a card and sealed with wax.

calligraphy in action

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Crafts & Hobbies | America 250 |

Western Branch
t.lax@sjcpl.org
Phone: 574-282-4639
Branch manager
Tamika Lax
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Mon, Apr 27 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Apr 28 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Apr 29 9:00AM to 7:00PM
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Fri, May 01 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, May 02 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, May 03 Closed
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