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(205) 444-7800 Mon - Thu 9-9, Fri 9-6, Sat 10-6, Sun 1-5
Learn the broken (fracture) strokes used for this classic hand. Registration required.
Dexter Stone, founding member of the Birmingham Calligraphy Guild, presents a program on Fraktur, a 16th century German blackletter script. Use a broad edge pen and ink to learn the broken (fracture) strokes that make up this historic calligraphy classic hand.
This class is presented by the Birmingham Calligraphy Guild (BCG) 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. Annual dues are $25.
Must be 18 years or older to attend all calligraphy classes.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
| Mon, Mar 10 | 9:00AM to 9:00PM |
| Tue, Mar 11 | 9:00AM to 9:00PM |
| Wed, Mar 12 | 9:00AM to 9:00PM |
| Thu, Mar 13 | 9:00AM to 9:00PM |
| Fri, Mar 14 | 9:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Sat, Mar 15 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Sun, Mar 16 | 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.
