Calligraphy and Valentines to be the Topic of a Children’s Workshop at the Taber Museum

Williamsport- The Thomas T. Taber Museum of the Lycoming County Historical Society will be hosting a workshop for children focusing on the making of Valentines with calligraphy on Saturday,  February  6, 2021, at 2pm. Pre-registration is required and the workshop will be limited to twenty  children. The workshop is free and open to the public, however, pre-registration is strongly urged. The first twenty to sign up will be given preference.

The workshop will be led by local artist and artisan Sara Kiehl of Lotus Blossom Watercolors and Lettering. The workshop is recommended for children aged 8-12 years of age. Social distancing will be observed and the use of face masks are mandatory.

Participants will have a quick introduction to hand lettering and calligraphy,  practice different  serifs (fonts), try their hand at designing borders and flowers, and then create  Valentine  cards  to send or  give to friends or family.

The workshop is underwritten by a grant from the Free and Accepted Masons, Ivy Lodge 106. To register or for more information regarding our programming, please contact the museum at 570.326.3326, Gary W. Parks. The museum is located at 858 West Fourth Street, Williamsport. Parking is behind the building or on the street.