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Coffee with Calligraphy – Faux & Italic Hand Workshop
In-person
Date and time
Location
County of Brant Public Library Paris Branch
12 William Street
Paris, ON
Access
Free, and accepts optional pay-what-you-may donations for admission.
Offered in English.
About
This creative workshop introduces participants to three foundational styles of Western calligraphy— Italic, and Faux—through hands-on practice and guided instruction. Designed for all skill levels, the session explores the historical background of each style and offers step-by-step instruction in forming letters, applying strokes, and adding decorative flourishes. Faux calligraphy makes the session especially accessible, allowing participants to practice elegant lettering using everyday pens and markers.
Participants will engage in both individual and group exercises, receive printed worksheets, and take home their own finished lettering projects. The workshop encourages cultural literacy by connecting participants with the artistic traditions of European script styles in a fun, supportive environment.
Organizer
Bilal Shahid
Bilal Shahid is a dedicated student and practitioner of calligraphy with a background in both the artistic and academic dimensions of this traditional craft. He is currently studying classical Arabic scripts under the guidance of a master calligrapher through a nonprofit organization dedicated to celebrating, transmitting, and preserving the visual and aural Islamic Arts.
His learning journey is further supported by certificate programs such as Islamic Calligraphy: An Introduction to the Art of Handwriting by Universiti Malaya, and Learning Italic Calligraphy with Ina Saltz, giving him a strong foundation in a range of calligraphic styles and traditions.
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