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(205) 444-7800 Mon - Thu 9-9, Fri 9-6, Sat 10-6, Sun 1-5
Presented by the Birmingham Calligraphy Guild
This class is presented by the Birmingham Calligraphy Guild, and sponsored by the Hoover Public Library. Registration and supplies for your first class are free. The BCG and HPL ask that you join the Guild for subsequent classes to allow more patrons the opportunity to attend.
Heather McKelvey, a professional calligrapher and owner of Kallicampacademy, presents our first pointed pen program of the year aimed toward the beginner. This introductory workshop covers the history of the script focusing on Engrosser’s script, tools and best supplies and how to use them, basic strokes and warm up drills, letter formation and so much more. A worksheet packet contains all you need to get started with the oblique pen. The guild is providing many sample pens, inks and papers for you to try. Heather’s Instagram account is @kallialitheia.
The Birmingham Calligraphy Guild, formerly known as Les Enlumineurs, seeks to promote the art of beautiful writing in the Birmingham metropolitan area and surrounding states.
Our membership consists of a very diverse group of calligraphers, from the hobbyist to the full-time professional and every level of interest in between. We come from Alabama, Tennessee, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, and Kentucky and many of our members travel to Birmingham to participate in the numerous learning opportunities hosted by the guild.
| Mon, Nov 25 | 9:00AM to 9:00PM |
| Tue, Nov 26 | 9:00AM to 9:00PM |
| Wed, Nov 27 | 9:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Thu, Nov 28 | Closed |
| (Thanksgiving Holiday) | |
| Fri, Nov 29 | Closed |
| (Thanksgiving Holiday) | |
| Sat, Nov 30 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Sun, Dec 01 | 1:00PM to 5:00PM |
Located in Hoover, Alabama, at 200 Municipal Drive, the Hoover Public Library has been operating since 1983. The Hoover Public Library seeks to reinvent the way communities view libraries. As the heart and soul of the Hoover community, we are more than just a library. We’re the place you come to meet your friends, experience live theater, peruse art, listen to music, entertain your children, learn about new technology, seek job searching assistance, explore your interests, find good book recommendations and much, much more. We seek to grow our patronage by offering an unparalleled customer experience.