JB Duke Hotel

Handwritten notes never go out of style, and if holiday cards, place cards and gift tags are on your to-do list, now is the perfect time to learn the art of calligraphy. 

Settle in at the AAA Four Diamond JB Duke Hotel's sleek Marketplace Bar for a beginner-friendly calligraphy workshop led by Anna White of Sip &amp; Script. Designed for stationery enthusiasts, DIY brides-to-be and anyone who enjoys trying something new, the class introduces modern calligraphy techniques using a pointed dip pen and ink. 

You will receive two hours of instruction and demonstration plus a beginner's calligraphy kit with two nibs, a pot of black ink, two letter guides, tracing paper and a straight pen holder. Everything you use in the class is yours to keep. 

Once the ink dries, gather around the fire pits on the outdoor terrace and compare your new lettering over drinks, available for purchase at the Marketplace Bar.&nbsp;Throughout the class, guests can also order food and beverages from the JB Duke Hotel’s Lobby Lounge menu to enjoy during the experience. View the full menus at <a href="https://www.jbdukehotel.com/dine/lobby-lounge" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.jbdukehotel.com/dine/lobby-lounge</a>. 

The class is $65, and advance registration is required at <a href="https://www.sipandscript.com/events/modern-calligraphy-for-beginners-at-jb-duke-hotel-1/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.sipandscript.com/events/modern-calligraphy-for-beginners-at-jb-duke-hotel-1/.</a> For more information, visit <a href="https://www.jbdukehotel.com/experiences" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.jbdukehotel.com/experiences</a> or call (919) 660-6400. 

The calligraphy class is part of the Dive Into Durham Masterclass series, a fall program that invites the Triangle to discover its next creative passion. The series is hosted by JB Duke Hotel and the nearby Washington Duke Inn &amp; Golf Club, both AAA Four Diamond properties on the campus of Duke University. 

The full lineup of classes includes: 
<ul><li>Thursday, Oct. 29 @ 6-8 p.m.: “Modern Calligraphy for Beginners” </li></ul>
<ul><li>Location: JB Duke Hotel Marketplace Bar </li></ul>
<ul><li>Instructor: <a href="https://www.sipandscript.com/about/script-squad/anna-white/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Anna White of Sip &amp; Script</a></li></ul>
<ul><li>Cost: $65 </li></ul>
<ul><li>Registration: <a href="https://www.sipandscript.com/events/modern-calligraphy-for-beginners-at-jb-duke-hotel-1/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.sipandscript.com/events/modern-calligraphy-for-beginners-at-jb-duke-hotel-1/</a></li></ul>
<ul><li>Thursday, Nov. 5 @ 6-8 p.m.: “Beginner’s Watercolor Winter Botanicals Workshop” </li></ul>
<ul><li>Location: JB Duke Hotel Marketplace Bar </li></ul>
<ul><li>Instructor: <a href="https://sia.studio/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Sia Karamalegos</a></li></ul>
<ul><li>Cost: $50 </li></ul>
<ul><li>Registration: <a href="https://shop.sia.studio/products/watercolor-winter-botanicals-workshop" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://shop.sia.studio/products/watercolor-winter-botanicals-workshop</a></li></ul>
<ul><li>Thursday, Nov. 12 @ 6-8 p.m.: “Photography and the Art of Noticing” </li></ul>
<ul><li>Location: Washington Duke Inn &amp; Golf Club Vista Restaurant </li></ul>
<ul><li>Instructor: <a href="https://abigailjackson.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Abigail Jackson</a></li></ul>
<ul><li>Cost: $55 </li></ul>
<ul><li>Registration: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/next-creative-adventure-photography-and-the-art-of-the-noticing-tickets-2002348287630?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/next-creative-adventure-photography-and-the-art-of-the-noticing-tickets-2002348287630?aff=oddtdtcreator</a></li></ul>
<ul><li>Thursday, Nov. 19&nbsp;@ 6-8 p.m.: “Introduction to Needlepoint Workshop” </li></ul>
<ul><li>Location: Washington Duke Inn &amp; Golf Club Vista Restaurant </li></ul>
<ul><li>Instructor: <a href="https://needlepoint.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Margaret Ergenzinger</a></li></ul>
<ul><li>Cost: $65 </li></ul>
<ul><li>Registration: <a href="https://forms.gle/SvUV87sNCa3oRZfJ9" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://forms.gle/SvUV87sNCa3oRZfJ9</a></li></ul>

Local Event: “Modern Calligraphy for Beginners” @ JB Duke Hotel Marketplace Bar 

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“Modern Calligraphy for Beginners” @ JB Duke...

Handwritten notes never go out of style, and if holiday cards, place cards and gift tags are on your to-do list, now is the...

“Modern Calligraphy for Beginners” @ JB Duke Hotel Marketplace Bar 

Never picked up a paintbrush? This approachable watercolor workshop with artist Sia Karamalegos is a relaxed introduction to painting, as loose winter botanicals like evergreens, berries and pinecones take shape while the color flows across the page. You will work in the season’s palette of deep greens, berry reds and frosted neutrals and leave the experience with several small, finished paintings to give your holiday decorations a personal touch. 

All&nbsp;materials are provided, including professional-quality Winsor &amp; Newton watercolor paints, Fabriano Studio cold-press watercolor paper and brushes, so you can simply show up and paint. 
The class takes place in JB Duke Hotel’s Marketplace Bar, a favorite gathering spot for Fuqua School of Business students and visitors alike. After you put down your brush, warm up by the fire pits on the outdoor terrace with a glass of wine, available for purchase at the Marketplace Bar. Throughout the class, guests can also order food and beverages from the JB Duke Hotel’s Lobby Lounge menu to enjoy during the experience. View the full menus at <a href="https://www.jbdukehotel.com/dine/lobby-lounge" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.jbdukehotel.com/dine/lobby-lounge</a>. 

The&nbsp;workshop is $50, and advance registration is required at <a href="https://shop.sia.studio/products/watercolor-winter-botanicals-workshop" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://shop.sia.studio/products/watercolor-winter-botanicals-workshop</a>. For more information, visit <a href="https://www.jbdukehotel.com/experiences" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.jbdukehotel.com/experiences</a> or call (919) 660-6400. 

The watercolor workshop is part of the Dive Into Durham Masterclass series, a fall program that invites the Triangle to discover its next creative passion. The series is hosted by JB Duke Hotel and the nearby Washington Duke Inn &amp; Golf Club, both AAA Four Diamond properties on the campus of Duke University. 

The full lineup of classes includes: 
<ul><li>Thursday, Oct. 29 @ 6-8 p.m.: “Modern Calligraphy for Beginners” </li></ul>
<ul><li>Location: JB Duke Hotel&nbsp;Marketplace Bar </li></ul>
<ul><li>Instructor:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sipandscript.com/about/script-squad/anna-white/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Anna White of Sip &amp; Script</a></li></ul>
<ul><li>Cost: $65 </li></ul>
<ul><li>Registration: <a href="https://www.sipandscript.com/events/modern-calligraphy-for-beginners-at-jb-duke-hotel-1/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.sipandscript.com/events/modern-calligraphy-for-beginners-at-jb-duke-hotel-1/</a></li></ul>
<ul><li>Thursday, Nov. 5 @ 6-8 p.m.: “Beginner’s Watercolor Winter Botanicals Workshop” </li></ul>
<ul><li>Location: JB Duke Hotel Marketplace Bar </li></ul>
<ul><li>Instructor: <a href="https://sia.studio/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Sia Karamalegos</a></li></ul>
<ul><li>Cost: $50 </li></ul>
<ul><li>Registration: <a href="https://shop.sia.studio/products/watercolor-winter-botanicals-workshop" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://shop.sia.studio/products/watercolor-winter-botanicals-workshop</a></li></ul>
<ul><li>Thursday, Nov. 12 @ 6-8 p.m.: “Photography and the Art of Noticing” </li></ul>
<ul><li>Location: Washington Duke Inn &amp; Golf Club Vista Restaurant </li></ul>
<ul><li>Instructor: <a href="https://abigailjackson.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Abigail Jackson</a></li></ul>
<ul><li>Cost: $55 </li></ul>
<ul><li>Registration: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/next-creative-adventure-photography-and-the-art-of-the-noticing-tickets-2002348287630?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/next-creative-adventure-photography-and-the-art-of-the-noticing-tickets-2002348287630?aff=oddtdtcreator</a></li></ul>
<ul><li>Thursday, Nov. 19&nbsp;@ 6-8 p.m.: “Introduction to Needlepoint Workshop” </li></ul>
<ul><li>Location: Washington Duke Inn &amp; Golf Club Vista Restaurant </li></ul>
<ul><li>Instructor: <a href="https://needlepoint.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Margaret Ergenzinger</a></li></ul>
<ul><li>Cost: $65 </li></ul>
<ul><li>Registration: <a href="https://forms.gle/SvUV87sNCa3oRZfJ9" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://forms.gle/SvUV87sNCa3oRZfJ9</a></li></ul>

Local Event: Beginner’s Watercolor Winter Botanicals Workshop @ JB Duke Hotel Marketplace Bar 

Beginner’s Watercolor Winter Botanicals...

Never picked up a paintbrush? This approachable watercolor workshop with artist Sia Karamalegos is a relaxed introduction to...

Beginner’s Watercolor Winter Botanicals Workshop @ JB Duke Hotel Marketplace Bar 

Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club

Ready to start seeing the world a little differently? Join commercial photographer Abigail Jackson for an interactive class that will sharpen your eye and help you capture the magic in everyday moments. 
During&nbsp;“Photography and the Art of Noticing,” you will explore how light, composition, perspective and framing can transform your surroundings into a compelling photograph. Through real-world examples, group discussion, and hands-on exercises, you will learn to tell a story through an image and approach ordinary subjects with a more creative lens. The class takes place in the Inn's Vista Restaurant, where floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking Duke Forest make an ideal setting for studying light. 
No professional experience is needed. Just bring your curiosity and a phone or camera. 
Throughout the class, guests can also order food and beverages from the&nbsp;Inn’s award-winning Fairview Dining Room to enjoy during the experience. View the full menus at <a href="https://www.washingtondukeinn.com/durham-fine-dining/fairview-dining-room" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.washingtondukeinn.com/durham-fine-dining/fairview-dining-room.</a>

The class is $55, and advance registration is required at <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/next-creative-adventure-photography-and-the-art-of-the-noticing-tickets-2002348287630?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/next-creative-adventure-photography-and-the-art-of-the-noticing-tickets-2002348287630?aff=oddtdtcreator</a>. For more information, visit <a href="https://www.washingtondukeinn.com/experiences" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.washingtondukeinn.com/experiences</a> or call (919) 490-0999. 

The photography class is part of the Dive Into Durham Masterclass series, a fall program that invites the Triangle to discover its next creative passion. The series is hosted by the Washington Duke Inn &amp; Golf Club and the nearby JB Duke Hotel, both AAA Four Diamond properties on the campus of Duke University. 

The full lineup of classes includes: 
<ul><li>Thursday, Oct. 29 @ 6-8 p.m.: “Modern Calligraphy for Beginners” </li></ul>
<ul><li>Location: JB Duke Hotel&nbsp;Marketplace Bar </li></ul>
<ul><li>Instructor:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sipandscript.com/about/script-squad/anna-white/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Anna White of Sip &amp; Script</a></li></ul>
<ul><li>Cost: $65 </li></ul>
<ul><li>Registration: <a href="https://www.sipandscript.com/events/modern-calligraphy-for-beginners-at-jb-duke-hotel-1/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.sipandscript.com/events/modern-calligraphy-for-beginners-at-jb-duke-hotel-1/</a></li></ul>
<ul><li>Thursday, Nov. 5 @ 6-8 p.m.: “Beginner’s Watercolor Winter Botanicals Workshop” </li></ul>
<ul><li>Location: JB Duke Hotel Marketplace Bar </li></ul>
<ul><li>Instructor: <a href="https://sia.studio/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Sia Karamalegos</a></li></ul>
<ul><li>Cost: $50 </li></ul>
<ul><li>Registration: <a href="https://shop.sia.studio/products/watercolor-winter-botanicals-workshop" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://shop.sia.studio/products/watercolor-winter-botanicals-workshop</a></li></ul>
<ul><li>Thursday, Nov. 12&nbsp;@ 6-8 p.m.: “Photography and the Art of Noticing” </li></ul>
<ul><li>Location: Washington Duke Inn &amp; Golf Club Vista Restaurant </li></ul>
<ul><li>Instructor: <a href="https://abigailjackson.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Abigail Jackson</a></li></ul>
<ul><li>Cost: $55 </li></ul>
<ul><li>Registration: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/next-creative-adventure-photography-and-the-art-of-the-noticing-tickets-2002348287630?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/next-creative-adventure-photography-and-the-art-of-the-noticing-tickets-2002348287630?aff=oddtdtcreator</a></li></ul>
<ul><li>Thursday, Nov. 19&nbsp;@ 6-8 p.m.: “Introduction to Needlepoint Workshop” </li></ul>
<ul><li>Location: Washington Duke Inn &amp; Golf Club Vista Restaurant </li></ul>
<ul><li>Instructor: <a href="https://needlepoint.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Margaret Ergenzinger</a></li></ul>
<ul><li>Cost: $65 </li></ul>
<ul><li>Registration: <a href="https://forms.gle/SvUV87sNCa3oRZfJ9" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://forms.gle/SvUV87sNCa3oRZfJ9</a></li></ul>

Local Event: Photography and the Art of Noticing @ Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club Vista Restaurant

Photography and the Art of Noticing @...

Ready to start seeing the world a little differently? Join commercial photographer Abigail Jackson for an interactive class...

Photography and the Art of Noticing @ Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club Vista Restaurant

Discover the art of needlepoint with Needlepoint.com at the Washington Duke Inn &amp; Golf Club. This beginner-friendly, hands-on workshop introduces the fundamentals of a timeless craft, giving you the skills and confidence to start a creative hobby of your own. 
During the&nbsp;“Beginner Needlepoint Workshop,”&nbsp;you will learn how to start and end threads, discover the benefits of using stretcher bars, and practice two foundational stitches: basketweave and continental. Leading the class is&nbsp;Margaret (Meg) Ergenziner, a local high school teacher who brings more than 30 years of stitching experience to the art of needlepoint. With expertise spanning beginner stitches, beading and ribbon work, Meg has taught dozens of classes and is passionate about helping others develop their skills. She will be joined by Ava, Needlepoint.com’s Raleigh store manager, and Anna, head of fulfillment, who will assist participants throughout the workshop. 
A practice canvas and threads will be provided, giving you the materials you need to build your skills in a welcoming, hands-on setting. The class takes place in the Inn’s Vista Restaurant, where floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking Duke Forest provide an inviting backdrop for an evening of creativity. No prior needlepoint experience is needed. Just bring your curiosity and get ready to learn a new skill! 
Throughout the class, guests can also order food and beverages from the Inn’s award-winning Fairview Dining Room menu to enjoy during the experience. View the full menus at <a href="https://www.washingtondukeinn.com/durham-fine-dining/fairview-dining-room" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.washingtondukeinn.com/durham-fine-dining/fairview-dining-room</a>. 
The class is $65, and advance registration is required at <a href="https://forms.gle/SvUV87sNCa3oRZfJ9" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://forms.gle/SvUV87sNCa3oRZfJ9</a>. For more information, visit <a href="https://www.washingtondukeinn.com/experiences" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.washingtondukeinn.com/experiences</a> or call (919) 490-0999. 
The needlepoint workshop is part of the Dive Into Durham Masterclass series, a fall program that invites the Triangle to discover its next creative passion. The series is hosted by the Washington Duke Inn &amp; Golf Club and the nearby JB Duke Hotel, both AAA Four Diamond properties on the campus of Duke University. 
The full lineup of classes includes: 
<ul><li>Thursday, Oct. 29 @ 6-8 p.m.: “Modern Calligraphy for Beginners” </li></ul>
<ul><li>Location: JB Duke Hotel&nbsp;Marketplace Bar </li></ul>
<ul><li>Instructor:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sipandscript.com/about/script-squad/anna-white/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Anna White of Sip &amp; Script</a></li></ul>
<ul><li>Cost: $65 </li></ul>
<ul><li>Registration: <a href="https://www.sipandscript.com/events/modern-calligraphy-for-beginners-at-jb-duke-hotel-1/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.sipandscript.com/events/modern-calligraphy-for-beginners-at-jb-duke-hotel-1/</a></li></ul>
<ul><li>Thursday, Nov. 5 @ 6-8 p.m.: “Beginner’s Watercolor Winter Botanicals Workshop” </li></ul>
<ul><li>Location: JB Duke Hotel Marketplace Bar </li></ul>
<ul><li>Instructor: <a href="https://sia.studio/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Sia Karamalegos</a></li></ul>
<ul><li>Cost: $50 </li></ul>
<ul><li>Registration: <a href="https://shop.sia.studio/products/watercolor-winter-botanicals-workshop" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://shop.sia.studio/products/watercolor-winter-botanicals-workshop</a></li></ul>
<ul><li>Thursday, Nov. 12&nbsp;@ 6-8 p.m.: “Photography and the Art of Noticing” </li></ul>
<ul><li>Location: Washington Duke Inn &amp; Golf Club Vista Restaurant </li></ul>
<ul><li>Instructor: <a href="https://abigailjackson.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Abigail Jackson</a></li></ul>
<ul><li>Cost: $55 </li></ul>
<ul><li>Registration: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/next-creative-adventure-photography-and-the-art-of-the-noticing-tickets-2002348287630?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/next-creative-adventure-photography-and-the-art-of-the-noticing-tickets-2002348287630?aff=oddtdtcreator</a></li></ul>
<ul><li>Thursday, Nov. 19&nbsp;@ 6-8 p.m.: “Introduction to Needlepoint Workshop” </li></ul>
<ul><li>Location: Washington Duke Inn &amp; Golf Club Vista Restaurant </li></ul>
<ul><li>Instructor: <a href="https://needlepoint.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Margaret Ergenzinger</a></li></ul>
<ul><li>Cost: $65 </li></ul>
<ul><li>Registration: <a href="https://forms.gle/SvUV87sNCa3oRZfJ9" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://forms.gle/SvUV87sNCa3oRZfJ9</a></li></ul>

Local Event: Introduction to Needlepoint Workshop @ Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club Vista Restaurant

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