Begin your exploration of Carolingian calligraphy in this 3-hour, in-person workshop with professional calligrapher Aline Chan!
The Carolingian minuscule was developed during the reign of Charlemagne, who ruled the Frankish Empire from 768 to 814 CE. Charlemagne was a patron of learning and literacy and wanted to promote education. He ordered the creation of a new script that would be more legible and easier to read than the scripts used at the time. The script was developed by Alcuin of York, a scholar and advisor to Charlemagne, and is written using a broad-edge pen.
This workshop with Aline will focus on the basic geometry and techniques of Carolingian minuscule, giving you the necessary skills to get started on your own practice of this beautiful calligraphy style.
Time/Date:
11:00am to 2:30pm on Saturday, January 25th, 2025
- with half-hour break from 12:30pm to 1:00pm
Basic Supplies (not included):
