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

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2026-05-19 10:30:00 2026-05-19 12:00:00 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! LaSalle Branch - LaSalle Meeting Room

Tuesday, May 19
10:30am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-05-19 10:30:00 2026-05-19 12:00:00 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! LaSalle Branch - LaSalle Meeting Room

LaSalle Branch

LaSalle 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 |

LaSalle Branch

Phone: 574-282-4633

Hours
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Mon, Jun 22 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Jun 23 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Jun 24 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Jun 25 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Jun 26 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Sat, Jun 27 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jun 28 Closed

About the branch

Features: reservable meeting & study rooms, art studio/in-branch art kits, play area for children, public internet computers, wireless laptops for in-house use

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