Begin your exploration of Pointed Pen Uncial calligraphy in this 3-hour, in-person workshop with professional calligrapher Aline Chan!
The original uncial script was a Blackletter script which emerged in the 4th century during the Roman Empire. It is characterized by rounded, capital letters often used in religious manuscripts like the Bible. This script dominated for centuries, particularly through the Middle Ages, due to its readability and elegance. Subsequently in modern years, calligraphers have experimented with uncial using a pointed pen. The pointed pen adaptation maintains the rounded, spacious letterforms of traditional uncial, but incorporates the finer control and dynamic line variation that the pointed nib offers. It merges the old-world charm of the script with modern calligraphic tools, creating a unique script to practice.
This workshop with Aline will focus on the basic geometry and techniques of Uncial majuscule, giving you the necessary skills to get started on your own practice of this beautiful calligraphy style while using a pointed pen.
Time/Date:
11:00am to 2:30pm on Saturday, February 28th, 2026
- with half-hour break from 12:30pm to 1:00pm
Basic Supplies (not included):
