4/10 | Intro to Pointed Pen Calligraphy

Begin your calligraphy journey and learn the beautiful art of modern calligraphy with Jen McCarthy of Letter B Calligraphy. In this workshop, you'll learn all the basics of pointed pen calligraphy including:

• Basic lettering terms
• Overview of the nib, nib holder, ink and how to use them
• Proper grip, posture and arm/hand movement
• Basic strokes  (the building blocks of the lowercase alphabet)
• Overview of a modern lowercase exemplar and how to use the basic strokes to put letters together
• Tips and tricks

This workshop is for beginners and absolutely no experience is necessary. NOTE: While supplies and materials will be provided for use during the workshop, there is also an option to purchase a take-home kit with all the supplies needed to continue your journey at home! Please choose from the dropdown in the listing.

Time: 6-8pm

This listing is for an in-person workshop and will take place at Albertine Press, 1309 Cambridge Street in Cambridge (Inman Square). Please review our below workshop policies. Purchase of a spot in any workshop constitutes acceptance of these policies. 

Please provide a contact email for every participant to ensure they receive important communication about the workshop. 

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In the event a class is cancelled or rescheduled due to inclement weather, instructor availability, or low enrollment, we will email participants as soon as possible with the option to take a rescheduled class or receive a full refund.

If you are unable to attend a workshop, you may notify us at least 72 hours prior to the event for credit towards a future workshop. We are unable to accommodate last minute cancellations - if you're unable to make it, consider sending a friend!