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Dip into Calligraphy - Beginner Blackletter

2026-07-06 13:30:00 2026-07-06 14:45:00 America/New_York Dip into Calligraphy - Beginner Blackletter Ever wanted to know how to create beautiful gothic style lettering? Let's dip into it! Learn how to use a dip pen, and learn a segment of a beginner blackletter alphabet! Bracebridge Library -

Monday, July 06
1:30pm - 2:45pm

Add to Calendar 2026-07-06 13:30:00 2026-07-06 14:45:00 America/New_York Dip into Calligraphy - Beginner Blackletter Ever wanted to know how to create beautiful gothic style lettering? Let's dip into it! Learn how to use a dip pen, and learn a segment of a beginner blackletter alphabet! Bracebridge Library -

Ever wanted to know how to create beautiful gothic style lettering? Let's dip into it! Learn how to use a dip pen, and learn a segment of a beginner blackletter alphabet!

Ever wanted to learn the art of calligraphy? Let's dip into it!

 

In this program we will learn the building blocks of Textura Quadrata, a gothic style of blackletter calligraphy.

We will learn how to use a dip pen and other calligraphy tools, what a stroke pattern is, and how to put it all together.

Each class we will visit a different letter group, making our way through alphabet one session at a time.

Remember: practice makes progress, and together we will learn the art and skill of beautiful lettering!

AGE GROUP: | Tweens | Teens | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Arts and Crafts |

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Bracebridge Library


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Today's hours

Closed

We're closed Wednesday July 01 due to The Bracebridge Library will be closed for Canada Day.
Mon, Jun 29 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Jun 30 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jul 01 Closed
(The Bracebridge Library will be closed for Canada Day.)
Thu, Jul 02 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jul 03 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jul 04 9:00AM to 4:00PM
Sun, Jul 05 Closed

About the Library

The Bracebridge Library is located within the Muskoka Lumber Community Centre at 34 Salmon Avenue. It is a state-of-the-art facility featuring a Makerspace, Recording Studio, study rooms, meeting rooms, and much more for you to explore!

If you want to see which programs you are registered for, you can do that on our website.

You can book one of the library's rooms online, too!

Whether you are registering for a program or booking a room, you need a valid Bracebridge Library card. You can renew your existing card or apply for a new one online or in person.

Upcoming Events

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Mon, Jun 29, 1:30pm - 2:45pm
Bracebridge Library - Castle Peak Retirement Residence Multipurpose Room
Would you like to know how to write in beautiful flowing script? Let's dip into it! From beginners to seasoned scribes, all are welcome.
This event is full

Tue, Jun 30, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Bracebridge Library - Castle Peak Retirement Residence Multipurpose Room
Take a moment for yourself every other Tuesday as we gather to explore the world of art journaling. Snacks, prompts and art supplies provided.

Thu, Jul 02, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Bracebridge Library - Little Friends Story Room
Breastfeeding? Have questions or need support? Looking to connect with other parents? Join our free Breastfeeding Support Group for parents across Muskoka.

Thu, Jul 02, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Bracebridge Library - MacKay Family Makerspace
Curious about 3D printing? Drop in to learn how it works, see examples, and explore what you can create. All ages welcome.

Fri, Jul 03, 10:00am - 11:30am
Bracebridge Library - Conklin Construction Media Lab
Learn how to use Ancestry Library Edition and Heritage Quest, online genealogy resources available with your library card. Learn how to maximize your results and properly interpret your results.

Sat, Jul 04, 10:00am - 10:30am
Bracebridge Library - Little Friends Story Room
Grab your shades and your stuffy and head to the library for a lazy Saturday a.m. story time! PJ's welcome too! Stories, felt boards, rhymes, and a cereal snack to get your weekend started!

Mon, Jul 06, 10:00am - 10:45am
Bracebridge Library - Castle Peak Retirement Residence Multipurpose Room
Find and identify Bugs in the Mud! Using mud and water samples collected by the District, have fun with this hands on exploration and let your inner biologist out! Learn from the experts!

Mon, Jul 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Bracebridge Library
Therapeutic Paws of Canada will offer Paws with Love to Share on the first Monday of each month. Enjoy a special pet visitation and enhance your wellness with a human/animal connection.

Mon, Jul 06, 1:30pm - 2:45pm
Bracebridge Library
Ever wanted to know how to create beautiful gothic style lettering? Let's dip into it! Learn how to use a dip pen, and learn a segment of a beginner blackletter alphabet!

Mon, Jul 06, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Bracebridge Library - Conklin Construction Media Lab
Have fun and create something unique with Cricut Creations.