Calligraphy course 2025 - 2026
Officina della Scrittura is the first museum in the world dedicated to the Sign. It is an important project that traces the birth and growth of a remarkable invention: written communication.
Calligraphy is much more than writing: it is a journey into the harmony of the sign, between rules and expressive freedom.
Your calligraphy course at Officina della Scrittura with Master Ernesto Casciato awaits you with a journey dedicated to the beauty of handwriting, introducing you to calligraphic techniques and styles through practical exercises and creative moments. An opportunity to slow down, train your concentration and rediscover the charm of slow, conscious gestures.
I. UNCIAL
25 OCTOBER 2025
10 a.m. – 1 p.m. / 2 p.m. – 6.30 p.m.
This is an ideal starting point for those approaching blunt-tipped calligraphy, and can also be modernised to become a very elegant modern style!
II. UNCIAL – VARIATIONS
29 NOVEMBER 2025
10 a.m. – 1 p.m. / 2 p.m. – 6.30 p.m.
Despite the clear formality of the classic UNCIAL style, it lends itself incredibly well to modern variations that are truly surprising!
II. WRITING BETTER – SMALL LETTERS
31 JANUARY 2026
10 a.m. – 1 p.m. / 2 p.m. – 6.30 p.m.
By exploiting the skeletal structure of chancery letters, you will be able to acquire extremely legible and modern handwriting, ideal for those who really want to improve their handwriting.
IV. WRITING BETTER – CAPITAL LETTERS
28 FEBRUARY 2026
10am – 1pm / 2pm – 6.30pm
After studying lowercase letters, we will finally tackle the study of the elegant skeletal uppercase letters of the Italic style.
V. ENGLISH CURSIVE – LOWER CASE
28 MARCH 2026
10 a.m. – 1 p.m. / 2 p.m. – 6.30 p.m.
Undoubtedly the most charming and elegant cursive style, where the contrast between fine lines and shadows is brought to its maximum visual expression!
The elegance and rhythm of this writing style have made it a global success!
VI. ENGLISH CURSIVE – UPPERCASE
26 APRIL 2026
10am – 1pm / 2pm – 6.30pm
After careful study of lowercase letters, we will tackle the very elegant uppercase letters of this fascinating calligraphic style.
VII. INSULAR CAPITAL LETTERS
30 MAY 2025
10 a.m. – 1 p.m. / 2 p.m. – 6.30 p.m.
A cross between the UNCIAL style and Celtic scripts, this style represents a skilful blend of elegance and legibility. This beautiful medieval script was used to write the most beautiful book in the world, the Book of Kells!
COSTS
€80 per person for registration for a single day of the course
€150 per person for registration for two days of the course
For information and registration, please email us at info@officinadellascrittura.it or call us on 011 0343090.
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