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(205) 444-7800 Mon - Thu 9-9, Fri 9-6, Sat 10-6, Sun 1-5
Use a balsa wood pen to learn the strokes that make up the capital letters of this technique.
Presented by Birmingham calligrapher, Elsa Penso. Neuland typeface, designed by German calligrapher Rudolph Koch in the early 1920s, continues to be a favorite of lettering artists.
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 yrs or older to attend all calligraphy classes.
| Mon, Sep 09 | 9:00AM to 9:00PM |
| Tue, Sep 10 | 9:00AM to 9:00PM |
| Wed, Sep 11 | 9:00AM to 9:00PM |
| Thu, Sep 12 | 9:00AM to 9:00PM |
| Fri, Sep 13 | 9:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Sat, Sep 14 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Sun, Sep 15 | 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.
