Celebrate annual World Calligraphy Day

Posted by Rachel Westall on 8 August 2022

Leading calligraphy brand, Manuscript Pen Company, is encouraging people across the globe to put pen to paper this World Calligraphy Day. Founded by Manuscript Pen Company, World Calligraphy Day brings experts and novices across the world together to discuss, practice, learn and celebrate the art of calligraphy and creative lettering. Being held this year on Wednesday 10th August, Manuscript is launching an online campaign with a plethora of activities to encourage people with all levels of skill to learn, develop and showcase their calligraphy skills.

infographic with information about the five days of calligraphy week Activities include a #5daysofcalligraphy challenge, for the week commencing the 8th of August 2022. Focusing on inviting calligraphers, lettering artists and all other enthusiasts across the world to get creative. Each day will consist of a number of calligraphic styles/themes including; italic, modern, express yourself day (on World Calligraphy Day), handwriting and cursive. Inviting the public to join in on social media using the hashtag #worldcalligraphyday and tagging @manuscriptpenco so that posts can be reshared throughout the day. There is also a chance to win a Manuscript bundle worth over £100. Also, free activities will be available to download on the Manuscript website, including calligraphy activities and a mindfulness journal to encourage children to put pen to paper and get writing and encourage general wellbeing.

bundle of calligraphy products Based in Shropshire, England, Manuscript Pen Company is a family brand which has been producing creative tools in Britain since 1856. Manuscript exports to over 70 countries and is the creator of World Calligraphy Day which has become a hugely popular day internationally since its inception.

Charlie Stockbridge, managing director at Manuscript Pen Company, said: "We're incredibly proud to be the founders of World Calligraphy Day and this year, in 2022, we are looking forward to marking this special day again and building on the success of previous years. World Calligraphy Day is a wonderful opportunity to share all that we love about calligraphy with artists across the world, sharing creativity and inspiring each other right across the calligraphy community."

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For further information visit www.calligraphy.co.uk

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