Wroclaw: Calligraphy Workshops
ID: GYG1310233-2002027
Category:
Country: Poland
Country: Poland
Duration: 02:00 hours
Description
Learn the art of calligraphy in Wroclaw with a workshop that includes all materials. Practice writing letters, words, and phrases inspired by Wroclaw's history.
Begin your workshop by meeting your instructor in Wrocław's Old Town. Learn about the history of calligraphy in the city, from the medieval scriptorium at Cathedral Island to the elegant cursive of love letters that crossed borders.
Get hands-on with dip pens, nibs, and ink. Learn the foundational strokes of classical calligraphy and practice writing letters, words, and phrases inspired by Wrocław's history.
Discover different historical scripts, from the Gothic blackletter once used in Breslau's printing houses to elegant italic forms of the Renaissance.
Receive guidance from your instructor as you find your own rhythm on paper. Leave with your own calligraphic artwork, ready to frame, send, or keep as a memory of your time in the city.
Begin your workshop by meeting your instructor in Wrocław's Old Town. Learn about the history of calligraphy in the city, from the medieval scriptorium at Cathedral Island to the elegant cursive of love letters that crossed borders.
Get hands-on with dip pens, nibs, and ink. Learn the foundational strokes of classical calligraphy and practice writing letters, words, and phrases inspired by Wrocław's history.
Discover different historical scripts, from the Gothic blackletter once used in Breslau's printing houses to elegant italic forms of the Renaissance.
Receive guidance from your instructor as you find your own rhythm on paper. Leave with your own calligraphic artwork, ready to frame, send, or keep as a memory of your time in the city.
Highlights
- Immerse yourself in the art of calligraphy and create your own artwork
- Learn the foundational strokes of classical calligraphy with an instructor
- Discover the historical context of written script in Silesia and Wroclaw
- Use dip pens, nibs, and ink to practice writing letters, words, and phrases
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
No experience necessary
Suitable for individuals, couples, families, and small groups
Duration: 2 hours
Group size: Up to 12 participants
Language: English
Meeting point: Wrocław Old Town (exact address provided upon booking)
Suitable for individuals, couples, families, and small groups
Duration: 2 hours
Group size: Up to 12 participants
Language: English
Meeting point: Wrocław Old Town (exact address provided upon booking)
INCLUDED
- Calligraphy workshop
- All materials provided: dip pen, selection of nibs, ink, practice paper, and high-quality finishing paper
- Printed guide on script history
NOT INCLUDED
- Food and drinks
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.