About us
The aim of Peannairí is to encourage and develop the practice of calligraphy in Ireland. We introduce calligraphy to anybody who is interested through classes and workshops, in a relaxed and informal atmosphere. We organise weekend and one-day workshops on a variety of related skills: gilding, bookbinding, illumination, paper crafts to enhance the calligraphic work. The group welcomes everyone from complete beginners to enthusiasts who want to revive a skill. Peannairi is dedicated to advancing education, participation and qualification in the artform of calligraphy.
We offer high quality classes (all levels) led by enthusiastic teachers.
2025
Current schedule
*** Classes ***
Uncial Hand (class now full)
Tutor: Noeleen Frain
This Spring, we are going to focus on the Uncial hand.
These classes are suitable for both beginners, improvers and the more advanced students.
We will begin with a detailed study of each group of letters in the Uncial alphabet using two pencils, before moving to pen and ink.
Classes will begin on Tuesday, January 21st, 2025.
*** Workshops ***
Experimental Capitals (class now full)
Tutor: Kevin Honan
We have an exciting two-day workshop coming up shortly on Saturday, January 25th and Saturday, February 8th, 2025.
In this workshop we will explore capital variations with a variety of tools, looking mainly at two styles, one loosely based on Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s script and the other based on Hermann Kilian capitals.
Participants will gather their work together in a folder for future reference, or, if time permits, in a Japanese stab bound booklet.