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A Learning Secret Don’t Take Notes with a Laptop
Students who used longhand remembered more and had a deeper understanding of the material.“More is better.” From the number of gigs in a cellular data plan to the horsepower in a pickup truck, this mantra is ubiquitous in American culture.
CAN LEFTIES DO CALLIGRAPHY?
Of course lefties can do calligraphy! The question becomes then, how can lefties do calligraphy? With only 10% of the general population being left-handed, it’s no wonder the resources for lefties is sparse and limited. The very intention of this blog post series is to add to the knowledge and information available to left-handers.
Fellow thinkers visit museum
On Thursday, March 9, the Contemporary Museum of Calligraphy welcomed its fellow thinkers – founders and students of the calligraphy course in Pyatnitskoye metochion of Troitse-Sergiyeva Lavra in Sergiyev Posad.
7 ways writing by hand can save your brain
It's time to put pen to paper. Our tech-dependent society has put keyboards at the tips of our fingers at all times, from our smartphones to our laptops. But when was the last time you wrote by hand? Science shows that handwriting can benefit our minds in a number of ways. We spoke to Dr. Marc Seifer, a graphologist and handwriting expert who wrote The Definitive Book of Handwriting Analysis in 2008. He shared with us some of the top ways writing by hand can help our brains, beyond just dotting our i's and crossing our t's.
Calligraphy and The Left-Handed Scribe
Most calligraphy teachers aren't sure what to do with us lefties and I almost feel guilty when I walk into a classroom and admit that I'm left-handed. In the general population, around 10% of us are left-handed. In calligraphy classrooms, however, we are a rare and troubled group.
Calligraphy and cadel flourishing at Broad Pen crash course
On Sunday, March 5, the Contemporary Museum of Calligraphy saw a broad pen crash course. The 5-hour agenda provided a short timeframe to learn the theoretical background of broad pen writing, basic strokes and writing principles, and to create an original piece.
Sevastopol artist Vladimir Novikov speaks about calligraphy on Handwriting Day
The Handwriting Day is celebrated on January 23rd every year. In the modern world of the Internet and technical globalization people tend to communicate via emails, social media or smartphones, while the tradition of handwriting messages or cards has become a thing of the past. This celebration is meant to remind how original and unique each individual’s handwriting is, and to reinforce the need to practice calligraphy.
Left-handers
If you are left-handed - do not despair!Some of the best calligraphers and letterers are left-handed, so any difficulties you may experience can be overcome. One of the most well known calligraphers in the world is Gaynor Goffe, who is left-handed.
Calligraphy and cursive are coming back to New York classrooms
Previously dropped calligraphy and cursive classes will be seen again in school timetables. Head of the New York City Department of Education Carmen Farina is determined to revive the forgotten practice, said Assemblywoman Nicole Malliotakis.
Woman Finds Handwritten Letters From 1915 in Ceiling, Returns Them to Relatives
When Gina Teliho was renovating the ceiling of her guest room last year, she had no idea that amidst all the trash she’d find a true treasure.
In the rafters of her historic Atlanta home she found a bundle of handwritten letters, some of which dated all the way back to 1915.
An Iraqi-Born Artist Who Speaks Through Arcs of Calligraphy
The Iraqi-born artist Hassan Massoudy, who is based in Paris, draws on his classical training in calligraphy to create vibrantly colored oversized letters evocative of traditional Arabic script.
7 Reasons You Should Be Journaling Daily
So, what’s the deal with journaling? Why is everyone talking about it? Why does everyone say it’s something you absolutely must do, like right now? Well, first of all, relax. The good news is that journaling is possibly the lowest hanging fruit of all the healthy things you could decide to try. You don’t have to learn to sit still and breathe. You don’t have to wear specialty clothing. You don’t even have to eat kale. You just need something to write on and something to write with. That’s it.
Weekend time is museum time!
Dear friends, please note that the Contemporary Museum of Calligraphy will be open on February 25 and 26, 2017, and we welcome everyone who is interested in calligraphy more than just to see the artworks but to learn about the history of this craft and its variations and more to enroll for a museum tour on February 25, at noon!
Designer transforms Arabic words into illustrations to show their meaning
Egyptian graphic designer Mahmoud El Sayed recently created an Arabic typography project that is both adorable and educational.
Graduation of the winter Pointed Pen course
Last Saturday, February 18th, saw the final class of the Pointed Pen course at the National School of Calligraphy. Six weeks of classes are now behind, with getting used to the instrument, first uneven lines, studying the Copperplate alphabet and finally, mastering the flourishes.
The winners for the Romanian National Calligraphy Contest announced
Earlier this month, the winners of the Romanian National Calligraphy Contest were announced. The Contemporary Museum of Calligraphy acted as the contest’s information and expertise partner.
Spring calligraphy courses at the National School of Calligraphy
Spring is almost here, and new calligraphy courses are, too! It’s the right moment to enroll and fill the spring months with the beauty of letters.
Is an Email Enough 5 Tips to Craft a Memorable Thank You Note
Yes, email and texts have eclipsed letters and telephone calls in our global economy. The world has moved on, and email thank you notes are appropriate for many occasions. However, if you have received a gift from a business associate, client, or colleague, business etiquette requires a handwritten note.
Calligraphy, music and love
Last Sunday, February 12th, was dedicated to the theme of love at the Contemporary Museum of Calligraphy: participants of the Calligraphy and Music About Love workshop discussed and were taught to write about love the way it was done in the past, in those times when fine writing with a nib and ink was a mundane thing and not something exotic.
Calligraphy for everyone
Last Saturday, February 11th, the Contemporary Museum of Calligraphy hosted another charity event. This time it welcomed members of the Northern Moscow Regional Organization of the All-Russian Handicap Association.
Delicate Paper Calligraphy Showcases a Cheerful Alphabet
For the last 10 years, Sabeena Karnik has worked in the paper medium, pushing its boundaries and experimenting with its different capacities and styles. It wasn’t until a few years ago that the artist stumbled upon a game-changing development: expressing her artistic voice through paper and typography.
Cursive handwriting is part of being an American, senator says
Apparently, kids today can't read letters their grandparents have written in cursive, and that's a big problem as far as Washington state legislators are concerned.
Spring calligraphy courses presentation
We invite everyone interested I studying calligraphy to attend the presentation of the calligraphy classes of the National School of Calligraphy. It is a perfect opportunity to learn about the programme of the traditional and brand-new courses, meet the teacher, leaf through the workbooks and of course, explore the museum exposition.
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Words Of Wisdom
For the largest part ill handwriting in the world is caused by hurry.
(Lewis Carroll)