December, 13, 14, 2008. “The gammas of calligraphy - the basis of this neat art”. “How instruments influence expressive means of calligraphy”. Master classes of a Member of the Russian union of artists Petr Chobitko.

Petr Chobitko is the Chairman of the Presidium of the National Union of Calligraphers and the creator of the first Russian handwritten Constitution, famous calligrapher and teacher.

Mr. Chobitko, who has been studying the history of fonts for 35 years already, had much to say to his listeners. A huge crowd of people gathered in the cosy atmosphere clearly proved that artist was not suffering from the lack of attention. The lectures devoted calligraphy basis and tools of calligraphers introduce visitors to a world of beautiful writing. And understanding of the fact that in front of you there was sitting a man who got his experience not simply reading the books, but a man who in five months and using only the paper and inks, created the first in Russia handwritten Constitution of the Russian Federation. This deepened the interest to what was happening at the stage.

Using brush and ink

Using kalam and ink

Lines