Everyone can remember in his or her childhood reading a fairytale that begun with “once upon a time.” One couldn’t help but notice that the letter “O” was often set in a fancy script. This is an age-old representation of the classical art form known as calligraphy. Today it can commonly be found on diplomas, birth and death certificates and wedding invitations.
The art of calligraphy dates back centuries, when manuscripts had to be meticulously hand written. One unique element of calligraphy was its disciplined approach to the creation of the lettering, along with its fluid and spontaneous style. Calligraphy became highly popularized in the Renaissance as manuscripts became more widely circulated. It remains a distinctive visual art form still prominent today.
For those who want to learn calligraphy – Renaissance style - using historically accurate tools consider stopping by the upcoming 4th Annual Much Ado About Sebastopol. At the calligraphy booth people (with or without costumes) will have a chance to learn how to create words and elegant designs like those that often graced the works of Shakespeare and his contemporaries.
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The two-day educational fundraiser runs September 14th and 15th at Ives Park in Sebastopol. For more information please visit http://www.muchadoaboutsebastopol.com/Special_Events.html
