A Most Unexpected Hand: Hobbit-Inspired Calligraphy
with Victoria Choules
Thursday, September 18, 2025
6:30pm - 8:30pm
CWI: Boise Campus
1360 S. Eagle Flight Way, Boise, ID 83709
Room: APIN 1302
TOPIC:
September marks the birthday of our beloved Bilbo Baggins, and in honor of Hobbit Day we’ll be celebrating with a special lettering class! Join us as we learn this whimsical uncial-inspired script, designed to look like the handwriting you might find in a hobbit’s journal or a wizard’s scroll.
In this class, you’ll learn the strokes and letterforms of this Hobbit-hand, explore creative variations, and practice writing phrases that could have been penned right in the Shire. This style is approachable for beginners, yet full of character for seasoned calligraphers to play with.
Bring your favorite pens and a sense of adventure—we’ll provide the inspiration (and maybe a touch of second breakfast, too).
Whether you’re a Tolkien fan or just looking for a new script to add to your calligraphy toolkit, this class is sure to be “a party of special magnificence.”
*This class will be available via Zoom, starting at 7pm. Please register if you plan on attending remotely, and we will provide instructions for the zoom link*
SUPPLIES:
Paper
Ruler for guidelines
Broad edge nib and penholder -or- pilot parallel pen
Favorite Ink - the more colorful, the better
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