Bartow History Museum: Calligraphy Workshop
Name:
Bartow History Museum: Calligraphy Workshop
Date:
June 7, 2014
Time:
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM EDT
Website:
www.bartowhistorymuseum.org
Event Description:
The History and Art of Calligraphy
Lecture and Workshop
Bartow History Museum welcomes Joe Head as speaker at the upcoming Evening Lecture on Thursday, May 29, 2014 at 7 PM. Head will discuss the art and history of calligraphy, a highly decorative and artistic handwriting used for centuries. Having taught calligraphy classes since 1977, he comes with a wealth of knowledge on the history and technique of this ancient craft. His presentation will also include discussion and examples from U.S. history and from the archives of the Bartow History Museum. This program is open to the public and is free for BHM members and included in museum admission for non-members.
Bartow History Museum is also hosting Joe Head on Saturday, June 7, for a one day calligraphy workshop. Learn to give a touch of class to your envelopes, cards, letters, and holiday greetings. This course will highlight basic scripting techniques using the broad pen and will feature the lowercase italic hand. Designed to introduce the beginner to basic letter forms associated with the italic alphabet, instruction will include lecture time and scripting demonstrations.
The workshop will take place on June 7, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost is $85 for BHM members and $95 for non-members. All materials are included in price. Call 770-387-2774 to register. Space is limited.
The Bartow History Museum is located at 4 E. Church Street in downtown Cartersville. For more information on this and other BHM programs, call 770-382-3818, ext. 6288 or visit our website at www.bartowhistorymuseum.org.
Lecture and Workshop
Bartow History Museum welcomes Joe Head as speaker at the upcoming Evening Lecture on Thursday, May 29, 2014 at 7 PM. Head will discuss the art and history of calligraphy, a highly decorative and artistic handwriting used for centuries. Having taught calligraphy classes since 1977, he comes with a wealth of knowledge on the history and technique of this ancient craft. His presentation will also include discussion and examples from U.S. history and from the archives of the Bartow History Museum. This program is open to the public and is free for BHM members and included in museum admission for non-members.
Bartow History Museum is also hosting Joe Head on Saturday, June 7, for a one day calligraphy workshop. Learn to give a touch of class to your envelopes, cards, letters, and holiday greetings. This course will highlight basic scripting techniques using the broad pen and will feature the lowercase italic hand. Designed to introduce the beginner to basic letter forms associated with the italic alphabet, instruction will include lecture time and scripting demonstrations.
The workshop will take place on June 7, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost is $85 for BHM members and $95 for non-members. All materials are included in price. Call 770-387-2774 to register. Space is limited.
The Bartow History Museum is located at 4 E. Church Street in downtown Cartersville. For more information on this and other BHM programs, call 770-382-3818, ext. 6288 or visit our website at www.bartowhistorymuseum.org.
