2A110 Calligraphy—Foundational Hand

-Adult- | Available

21 Ogilvie Street Dundas, ON L9H 2S1 Canada
Studio 1 - Main Floor
No previous skills required.
2025-09-23-2025-10-28
9:30 AM-12:00 PM EDT on Tue
$175.00
Member Discount Available

2A110 Calligraphy—Foundational Hand

-Adult- | Available

Foundational calligraphy was created at the beginning of the 20th century by Edward Johnston – regarded as the father of modern calligraphy. His style has become an essential tool for everyday products to new typefaces. Johnston called his calligraphy ‘foundational’ because he designed it to be a foundation for teaching and learning calligraphy. In this class, you’ll receive an introduction to calligraphy’s tools and techniques as you explore this lively cursive. The results are sure to deliver

an air of elegance and expressiveness to your correspondence, invitations and art designs. No previous skills required. Steel nib, holder and walnut ink will be provided. Bring your 3mm parallel pen if you have it. *Please note: there will be no class on September 30th*

Members: $169.99 + HST, Non-Members: $175 + HST. Tuesday. 

Chan, Aline
Aline Chan

To Aline, calligraphy is more than just a way to write – it is a way to express oneself. Ever since she was a child, she has written with a nib pen and has since studied calligraphy with several international master calligraphers. Aline is also a quilter, working on several projects with the City of Hamilton including Canada’s 125th Anniversary, Hamilton’s Sesquicentennial and an anniversary of the War of 1812 project. In her workshops at DVSA, Aline teaches traditional styles of calligraphy.