Mitchell Library

Calligraphy: The Art of Beautiful Writing

Calligraphy: The Art of Beautiful Writing
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Tickets
Free
Dates and times
6th Jul 2019
9:30AM - 11:30AM
Age
All ages, 18+ years, 12-17 years, 5-11 years, Family, 16+ years, 14 years +

Calligraphy is the art of beautiful writing and as part of the Writing: Making Your Mark season Glasgow Scribes are running FREE workshops to let you try your hand at calligraphy. 

At each 2 hour session a Glasgow Scribes member will introduce participants to broad-edged calligraphy for those who wish to learn or refresh their calligraphy skills.  

All sessions will have 10 participants maximum.  All materials will be provided but there is also an opportunity to purchase £1 bundles of calligraphy script (Money raised towards Glasgow Scribes funds)

Glasgow Scribes are a local calligraphy hobby group with members and visitors living within travelling distance of Glasgow. The group aims are:

- to promote the art of calligraphy, 

- share and develop skills and ideas

- meet other calligraphers

- enjoy activities in a welcoming and friendly environment


Accessibility guides

Read the accessibility guide for The Mitchell Library on AccessAble

Read our autism-friendly guide to the Mitchell Library

We also have a supply of books in Braille, large print and audio.

Accessible toilets

This accessible toilet is approximately 26m (28yd 1ft) from the main entrance. This accessible toilet is located to the rear right as you enter.

Assistance dogs

Guide and assistance dogs are welcome and a bowl of water can be provided. 

Hearing loop

There is a fixed loop hearing assistance system.

This venue does not play background music.

Wheelchair access

There is a wheelchair to borrow. To borrow the wheelchair, please contact a member of staff.

Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.

Baby changing

Baby feeding

Cafe or restaurant

The Café is open Monday to Saturday 9am to 4.15pm.

Click here to see the Café menu 

Parking

Please note that there is on-street surrounding The Mitchell Library, from 8am-6pm Monday to Friday this is metered. As this is also a local residential area, please use these spaces considerately. Alternatively, there is an a NCP Car Park on India Street next to Charing Cross Train Station which is a 2 minute walk away. 

Photography and video recording

On occasion, Glasgow Life will be on the premises to film and take photos. 

Study spaces

Study spaces can be booked by calling 0141 287 7655. Click here for further information.

Free wifi

We provide free WIFI access and further access to over 50 PCs for public use

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