Calligraphy masters are to meet in Saint Petersburg

I.E. Repin State Academic Institute for Painting, Sculpture and Architecture in St. Petersburg opens its doors today to hold the International Exhibition of Calligraphy.

The event will be remarkable with the presentation of historical samples of manuscripts dated to different ages, samples of works representing calligraphy schools of the world, writing and calligraphy utensils which are used to create masterpieces.

Visitors will be offered to visit a specialized library and find out about the peculiarities of a calligrapher’s workplace. The organizers are also planning to deliver a series of master classes by the most prominent and distinct calligraphy writers and a set of lectures with hands-on learning activity both for adults and kids.

The exhibition will be open until September 21st.

Source: Zenith, radio station