Local calligraphy resources, including places to purchase supplies, classes, and tips and tricks.
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Local Stores
Rochester Art Supply, West Main Street
Hyatt's, Jefferson Road
The Art Store, Southtown Plaza
Rochester Institute of Technology Campus Connections
Alumni Student Union, Jefferson Road Campus
Michael's; stores in Greece, Pittsford, Henrietta
JoAnn's; stores in Greece, Webster, Henrietta
The Art Stop, Rt 250, Webster
Calligraphy Classes in the Rochester Area:
Beginning in May of 2008, Gail Vick barnhardt will begin offering monthly classes, both beginner and advanced, on a Wednesday afternoon and evening.
Greece C.S.D. Community Education
585-865-1010.
Adult Classes September - June, Kids classes in the summer.
OASIS (Seniors Programs for those 50 years of age and older)
435 E. Henrietta Road, Rochester, (Monroe Community Hospital). 585-760-5440
Usually taught by Barbara Griffin Galli
Rush Henrietta C.S.D. Continuing Education
585-359-7805
Town of Perinton, Recreation and Parks, Turk Hill Road, Perinton.
585-223-5050
Adult Classes September - June, Kids classes in the summer.
Town of Pittsford, Recreation Department, 35 Lincoln Avenue, Pittsford.
585-248-6280
Adult classes September - June, Kids classes in the summer.
Some courses taught by Barbara Griffin Galli
In addition many Monroe County libraries hold a single, introductory, hands on program, for adults or teens. These include Henrietta Public Library, Fairport Public Library, Gates Public Library, Charlotte Branch of the Monroe County Library System.
Many area school districts offer introductory programs. Contact your school district's Community Education office.
R.I.T.
You do not need to be a registered student at R.I.T. to take a calligraphy class.
Each quarter a different hand is taught: fall is Italic, winter is Roman caps, and spring is
Foundational/Uncial. Tuition is reduced for non-credit courses. Contact R.I.T.
The Genesee Valley Calligraphy Guild does not endorse any particular resource. We provide this list as a reference tool only.
Tips & Tricks:
Lettering