Once Upon a Time
Book Cover Calligraphy with Inky Fingers
Thursday, July 09
4:00pm - 5:00pm
78th Street Community Library
Community RoomThis workshop will teach how to letter gothic minuscules. Participants will create their own illustrated book cover on cardstock. All materials provided.
This workshop will teach patrons how to letter gothic minuscules, such as those used in the titles of beautiful classic fairy tales. This type of calligraphy can be done with modern markers or fountain pens and requires no prior knowledge or handwriting prowess to learn! After a lesson, participants will create their own illustrated book cover on cardstock. All materials provided.
Funded by the Friends of the 78th Street Community Library.
78th Street Community Library
Today's hours
Closed
| Mon, May 18 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Tue, May 19 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Wed, May 20 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Thu, May 21 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Fri, May 22 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Sat, May 23 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Sun, May 24 | Closed |
Funded by the .10 mill library property tax, this 8,000 square -foot facility offers free Internet access, WiFi connectivity, and a variety of programs and computer training classes for children, teens, and adults. The collection includes a broad assortment of books, magazines, music CDs, and DVDs.
A community meeting room and small study rooms are available for public use. Renovated in June 2008, the library also has lounge seating areas for leisure reading.