Writing by hand is becoming a lost art. Come find it at your local library and keep calligraphy alive for future generations!
April 1-19, Silver Bay Artist Lynn Prouty will be touring throughout the Arrowhead Library System (ALS) and presenting Beautiful Writing with Calligraphy, an experimental learning art experience.
“Lynn is a master calligrapher!” explained Silver Bay Library Director Shannon Walz. “Her work is beautiful and her love and passion for the art exudes from all she does.”
Prouty has presented at the Silver Bay Library, her home library, in the past and Walz describes her style as fun and informative.
During the Beautiful Writing with Calligraphy tour, Prouty will present an introductory talk on the ancient art of calligraphy followed by hands-on activities including writing with a dip pen and ink, a quill pen and a glass pen.
Each attendee will leave with a gift, a personalized bookmark, made by Prouty, with their name in calligraphy.
“Calligraphy can take anything that is ordinary and elevate it to extraordinary!” exclaimed Prouty. “It is a gift you’re giving someone when you take the time to use calligraphy, for example, in your correspondence. The recipient will often keep the letter or envelope because it looks beautiful, special. But also because it makes them feel special.”
This free program is geared at those 12 and up and will last one hour.
The tour will visit the following public libraries:
Aurora Public Library Wednesday, April 17 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Carlton Area Public Library Monday, April 15 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Chisholm Public Library Monday, April 8 1-2 p.m.
Cloquet Public Library Tuesday, April 16 6-7 p.m.
Duluth Public Library- Main Thursday, 18 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Duluth Public Library-
Duluth Public Library- West Thursday, April 11 6-7 p.m.
Ely Public Library Wednesday, April 10 10-11 a.m.
Grand Marais Public Library Wednesday, April 10 6-7 p.m.
Hibbing Public Library Wednesday, April 17 11 a.m.- Noon
Moose Lake Public Library Tuesday, April 16 10-11 a.m.
Silver Bay Public Library Friday, April 12 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Two Harbors Public Library Thursday, April 11 1-2 p.m.
This program, sponsored by Arrowhead Library System, was funded in part or in whole with money from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. To learn more about ALS Legacy Events, visit www.alslib.info or like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/alslibinfo.
CONTACT: Leah Ryan, Legacy Program Specialist
Arrowhead Library System
Phone: 218.741.3840
Leah.Ryan@alslib.info
The Arrowhead Library System (ALS) is a regional public and multitype library system covering seven counties in the Arrowhead region: Carlton, Cook, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake, Lake of the Woods and St. Louis counties. ALS provides professional support for 27 member public libraries and offers two outreach services for regional residents: the Bookmobile and Mail-A-Book.
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