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Foundations of Calligraphy

  • All levels
  • 18 and older
  • $30
  • 27-16 23rd Ave, Astoria, NY
  • 4 hours over 2 sessions

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Class Description

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What you'll learn in this calligraphy class:

For 4,000 years, the chisel edged pen has been the primary tool with which western language was recorded until falling out of use in the 16th century, and eventual obscurity by the 18th century.

Learn about the history of calligraphy, and the basics of its technique from Rome through the Middle Ages, and the Arts & Crafts revival of the 19th century. Letters are a part of our every day lives, it’s important to know a little bit more about where they’re from and how they’re made. 

The materials are a calligraphy marker and paper. There is some history of calligraphy, but it is tangential. The focus of the class is on developing a personal hand based on a foundational script.

The calligraphy you will learn is broad-pen calligraphy, not pointed pen calligraphy, so it prepares you to learn historic hands like uncial, blackletter, roman, carolingian, &c. rather than copperplate or spencerian, or more “cursive” hands.

Part 1 - In this class, we break down what makes calligraphy significant, both broadly and personally, to help motivate students to practice outside of class. Most importantly, we introduce students to the tool itself: the broad edged pen, and the basic shapes which make up letters. After some exercises, we will practice putting shapes together into letters, both majuscule and minuscule, based on their shape families. We look at the anatomy of the letter, and examine it in its natural habitat: the writing line.

HOMEWORK — There will be some practice exercises e-mailed to everyone.

Part 2 - In this class, we will move from letters to words, and we learn the importance of the spaces between the letters in creating a visual unity. We will practice writing some difficult words, address any problems students are having, and aim to calligraph a quotation.




School Notes: OUTSIDE FOOD & DRINKS ARE NOT ALLOWED. QED has coffee, tea, soda, beer & wine plus snacks and pre-made wraps and sandwiches available.

Refund Policy

  • We require at least 8 business days notice before a class in order to issue a refund less 5% cancellation fee and there are no transfers to future classes allowed.
  • Tickets are transferable meaning we will allow anyone to take your place in class, so check around with your friends to see if someone else would like your spot.

In case of bad weather, classes WILL always take place unless the subway system is closed down. If you have issues traveling, please keep this in mind when you purchase your ticket. If the school do cancel for an emergency, we will try to reschedule the class on the same day of the week at the same scheduled time as soon as possible. If you cannot make the rescheduled date, we will refund you the price of your seat.

Reviews of Classes at Q.E.D. (252)

(4.4-star rating across 252 reviews)
  • Foundations of Calligraphy

    Anonymous review on 10/23/2016
    OK for an introduction but teacher does not provide much information. It is more like you show up and practice on your own and he will come around and help you.
  • Foundations of Calligraphy

    Reviewed by Emad M. on 10/16/2016
    Cool ppl , laid back setting.
  • Foundations of Calligraphy

    Anonymous review on 10/16/2016
    Was a good introduction to calligraphy - really liked the pens provided!
  • Foundations of Calligraphy

    Anonymous review on 5/21/2016
    Did not learn anything. Didn't feel like the teacher was professional. Didn't return after 1st class
  • Foundations of Calligraphy

    Anonymous review on 2/21/2016
    I was expecting more introduction and instructions, however the instructor did go around and helped people individually with their calligraphy technique
  • Foundations of Calligraphy

    Anonymous review on 2/20/2016
    I don't think there was a structure in learning calligraphy. Other than receiving the pen and learning about the nib ladder you were by yourself with no instruction. The instructor was friendly but I think there's a better way to allow people to learn more.
  • Foundations of Calligraphy

    Anonymous review on 2/1/2016
    I gave this class 3 stars, which I thought was average. It was helpful in some ways, but as a left-handed person, it was a challenge and the teacher didn't know how to teach left-handed people how to do calligraphy, so it was a struggle and a bit frustrating for me and for the other lefties in the class to learn what he was teaching us and apply it. But all in all, I thought he was a pretty good instructor and it was great that he reached out to us afterwards and sent us more materials. Really appreciated that!
  • Foundations of Calligraphy

    Reviewed by onedeige c. on 2/1/2016
    Informative, straight to the point, helpful instructor.
  • Foundations of Calligraphy

    Reviewed by Marisol H. on 10/11/2015
    Fun way to learn calligraphy. You learn simple techniques that help your understanding of calligraphy.
  • Foundations of Calligraphy

    Reviewed by Marisol H. on 10/8/2015
    I learned a lot of techniques in our first class!. It was fun and informative.
  • Foundations of Calligraphy

    Reviewed by Rebecca L. on 8/30/2015
    Great introductory course to calligraphy that's held at a laidback café/bar in Astoria!
  • Foundations of Calligraphy

    Reviewed by John J B. on 5/16/2015
    One hour really wasn't enough time to learn much about calligraphy. However, the teacher was nice and did say he would stay longer than the allotted time if we had any questions. I would like to see more calligraphy classes at Q.E.D. as it is easy to get there for those of us who live in Queens.
  • Foundations of Calligraphy

    Reviewed by Allison K. on 12/5/2016
  • Foundations of Calligraphy

    Reviewed by Barbara Wendy H. on 10/28/2016
  • Foundations of Calligraphy

    Reviewed by ray p. on 10/24/2016
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The reviews for classes at Foundations of Calligraphy feel that the teacher does not provide enough information and that the class is more of a practice session with minimal instruction. Others appreciate the laid-back atmosphere and enjoy the pens provided. A few students feel that they did not learn anything and did not return after the first class. One student mentioned that the instructor walked around and provided individual help with calligraphy techniques. Overall, students appreciated that the class was informative, helpful, and a fun way to learn calligraphy. Direct quotes from the reviews: 1. "The instructor did go around and helped people individually with their calligraphy technique." 2. "The teacher was nice and did say he would stay longer than the allotted time if we had any questions."

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Question from Anonymous
I would like to bring my daughter and do this course with her. She is 11, soon to be 12. There is an age limit of 18 - is it possible for us to attend together?
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Hi there! Yes, you can attend this class with your daughter. Thanks!
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Do you need to bring your own caligraphy pen
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Hi Gerald! A felt tip calligraphy marker and paper are provided.
Answer from Gerald
Thank you very much Georgia. This class seems like such a good deal and is well worth going to. I don't think I would want to pass it up. Happy new year
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