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Calligraphy for Beginners and Brides-to-be 

    

Charleston, SC  April 16, 2013  The Charleston Museum welcomes back professional  calligrapher Natasha Lawrence for two calligraphy workshops for adults on Saturday, June 1. Introduction to Calligraphy will be held 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and participants will explore the art of fine handwriting to address wedding invitations, holiday cards and personal correspondence. Lawrence will provide instruction on writing with calligraphy pens in the classic Italian Italics lettering style. All materials are included: calligraphy pen to keep, practice paper, workbook and more.  


wedding calligraphy samplesDuring the afternoon Wedding Calligraphy workshop (1:00-4:00 p.m.) students learn to hand-address wedding and special event invitation envelopes in beautiful calligraphy. This workshop includes instruction and individual guidance on creating elegant lettering styles, wedding envelope examples, guest list preparation and choosing stationery.  All materials provided. Preferred: previous calligraphy experience or Introduction to Calligraphy workshop.  

 

Each workshop is
$30/member, $40/non-member. Advance reservations are required; early registration is strongly recommended as these workshops typically sell out well in advance. Register online through the calendar of events at www.charlestonmuseum.org or call 722-2996 x235.  
About The Charleston Museum 
The Charleston Museum, founded in 1773, is America's first museum. It is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization located along Charleston's Museum Mile. Holding the most extensive collection of South Carolina cultural and scientific collections in the nation, it also owns two National Historic Landmark houses, the Heyward-Washington House (1772) and the Joseph Manigault House (1803), as well as the Dill Sanctuary, a 580-acre wildlife preserve. Museum hours are Monday-Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 1-5 p.m. Museum admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children.

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Rachel Giesy Chesser
PR & Events Coordinator
(843) 722-2996 x235