Calligraphy Club

Practice calligraphy styles and learn about the history behind the letter styles.

Calligraphy comes from the Greek “calli” or beauty and “graphy” or writing. In this club, youth will explore the beautiful art and execution of skillful letter writing. They will learn about various calligraphy traditions from all over the world and learn about their histories. They will use the calligraphy styles to express their own ideas.

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Calligraphy Club
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1 Your Guide

Amber Santos Learn more about me

Amber Santos is an art educator and artist with over 25 years of experience, including 15 years in online education and creating 65+ activities for the HomeLearners Network. Her multidisciplinary practice is deeply rooted in her German heritage and reclaimed Métis and Anishinaabe culture, blending paper craft, beading, textiles, and eco-conscious gardening. Amber’s curriculum combines technical fundamentals like colour theory and with somatic, wellness-centered art practices. A painter and muralist with an on-going studio practice, she also spent seven years curating the Nelson International Mural Festival of which she is a co-founder.

When I'm not making art, find me listening to music on full blast in the kitchen, dancing and making food for my family:)

2 Materials Needed

Calligraphy pens, paper

3 Learning Focus

  • Communicating
  • Creative thinking
  • Positive personal identity & culture

4 Registration

You’re selecting a Realtime Series A one-time Livestreamed Activity led by a qualified Guide.

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