Beautiful Calligraphy Pens for Aspiring Writers

Funded Jul 21, 2017

I wish you could have seen the looks on my students' faces when I told them we would be learning calligraphy this year. They were so excited, especially since they saw the signs I have made with calligraphy posted around the room. But the real jackpot was when I gave each of them a set of four calligraphy markers, generously gifted by you.

Over the past couple of months, we have used exemplars to copy beautiful writing, made up our own letters, laughed about how it was such an unfamiliar way to write. And the day we watched videos of master calligraphers was truly zen-- we were all utterly silent as we saw incredible swoops of a pen create works of art. We all agreed that our next project had to include the "old school" dip pens with real ink.

I wish you could see what a gift you've given us. I hope you can come visit Bronx Lab School one day!”

With gratitude,

Ms. Amanda Tobier