The "Dzień Pisania Piórem" workshop at Royal Łazienki Museum offers a unique journey into historical writing and natural science. Participants will discover the fascinating secrets of bird feathers and engage in hands-on calligraphy practice. This event focuses on traditional goose quills, inkwells, parchment, and wax seals to recreate 18th-century letter writing techniques for adults and youth.
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A workshop for adults and youth celebrating National Feather Pen Day, combining nature, calligraphy, and history. Participants will learn about bird feathers and practice historical writing techniques with inkwells, parchment, and wax seals.
This workshop, held on February 15, 2020, at the Royal Łazienki Museum's Ecological Education Centre in the New Orangery, invites adults and youth to celebrate National Feather Pen Day. The event merges natural science with the art and history of calligraphy. Participants will delve into the secrets of bird feathers, understanding how owls fly silently and duck wings remain waterproof, with opportunities to examine feathers under a microscope. The second part of the session focuses on calligraphy and the history of letter writing. Attendees will view antique writing instruments and calligraphy notebooks, practice writing a short text with a goose quill, and learn an 18th-century style of letter folding. The workshop aims to provide a fascinating journey into the world of inkwells, parchment, and wax seals, offering a hands-on experience in the art of aesthetic writing.
Admission is 5 PLN. Registration is required via email to [email protected].
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