Calligraphy Workshop: Gothic Hands

It can be difficult for busy people to commit to weekly evening classes, especially if you live outside Dublin.  With that in mind, we have now organised a workshop that will take place on three Saturdays over the next few months.

These workshops will run from 10 am to 4 pm at our usual Dundrum venue. 

The dates are:

  • Saturday, February 24th.
  • Saturday, March 23rd.
  • Saturday, April 27th.

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Spring 2024 Class Schedule

Noeleen Frain

Classes will begin on Tuesday, 16th January, 2024.

This Spring, we are going to focus on the Italic hand. These classes are suitable for both beginners and improvers who will learn the basic letter forms, spacing, layout and the use of colour. Each student should also undertake a project of their choice, depending on their calligraphic experience.

More experienced calligraphers who already have a good knowledge of the Italic Hand will work on more complex compositions, exploring contrasts of size, weight and colour. They will be encouraged to develop these skills producing a finished project over the course of the eight weeks.

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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. For more information please check the Classes listings for the latest term.

Our latest workshop

We had a very successful and enjoyable two-day workshop with a wonderful illuminator, calligrapher and art historian Barbara Bodziony, learning Medieval Manuscript Painting on 29-30th of March.