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Modern Calligraphy Workshop in Manila 2022

August 16, 2022

We had such a fun session during our Modern Calligraphy Workshop in Manila! We were lucky to have Antipodean Coffee in Salcedo Village, Makati all to ourselves for the three-hour session.

Modern Calligraphy Workshop Manila via Happy Hands Project
Modern Calligraphy Workshop Manila via Happy Hands Project
Thanks to Antipodean Salcedo for hosting our calligraphy session!

The modern calligraphy workshop is an introduction to the art of beautiful handwriting. Fondly called ‘The Happy Hour‘ Workshop, this class started in Singapore in 2014 and has been a regular class offering by the Happy Hands Project. I can’t believe it’s been that long!

Modern Calligraphy Workshop Manila via Happy Hands Project
Calligraphy and cake is such a great combination, don’t you think?

Our class started with the description of the tools used in pointed pen modern calligraphy and how to prepare them for practice. In this class, we used the traditional pointed pen nib dipped in ink. Afterwards, the participants eagerly tried the writing exercises. Everyone was very keen to give it a try, and I must say that I was so proud of how their calligraphy have turned out. I also walked around and checked on their practice sheets, and everyone really did well.

Modern Calligraphy Workshop Manila via Happy Hands Project
Happy faces at the workshop

Of course, the modern calligraphy workshop is never complete without good food and drinks. As I always say, never practice calligraphy on an empty stomach (it’s true!). We had an assortment of finger food, cake, cocktails and beer. All thanks to the lovely ladies of Citadines Salcedo Makati who organized this event.

Modern Calligraphy Workshop Manila via Happy Hands Project
Modern Calligraphy Workshop Manila via Happy Hands Project
Arigato gozaimasu to our Japanese participants for coming!
Modern Calligraphy Workshop Manila via Happy Hands Project
Going around each table for a calligraphy demo and sharing some neat tricks

To sum up, we all had a fantastic time learning a new craft.

Want to book a workshop for your group as well? The Happy Hour modern calligraphy workshops are available as in-person classes in Manila. Just send a message with the number of participants and class date and I’ll get back to you on the availability. Additionally, classes for corporate groups and brand collaborations are welcome as well. It’ll be fun, I promise!

Thanks to everyone who came to the workshop. Looking forward to the next one!

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Comments

  1. Ambel Tsubotani says

    January 4, 2023 at 8:08 pm

    Hello Pauline,
    I’d like to join the next workshop, please.

    Reply
    • Pauline says

      January 12, 2023 at 2:51 pm

      Hi Ambel! I’ve sent you an email. Alternatively, you can fill in this form to be notified of the next workshop: https://forms.gle/PbcA3frv64WvTb4w8

      Reply
  2. Mari Nallana says

    April 2, 2023 at 4:53 pm

    Hi. May I know schedule of classes offered for calligraphy . And cost. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Pauline says

      April 10, 2023 at 12:28 pm

      Hello Mari! Still in the midst of planning for the next one. You can sign up here to get first dibs: https://forms.gle/yst3bNFVBbYVMTgc8

      Reply
  3. Mari Nallana says

    April 2, 2023 at 4:54 pm

    Hi. May I know schedule of classes offered for calligraphy . And cost. Looking forward to your reply. Thanks!

    Reply
  4. Yogi Ann Bush says

    April 10, 2023 at 10:43 am

    Pleeeease do a workshop this year

    Reply
    • Pauline says

      April 10, 2023 at 12:30 pm

      Yes! I’ll definitely have one soon. Please leave your details here so you can get notified when a schedule’s up: https://forms.gle/yst3bNFVBbYVMTgc8

      Reply
  5. Belle Paloma says

    May 4, 2023 at 8:37 pm

    Hi, Makati is too far for my son to go to. Do you have an online class?

    Reply
    • Pauline says

      May 5, 2023 at 12:13 pm

      Hi Belle, I have an in-person class coming up at BGC. If your son is over 10 years old, he can join us. It will be fun if you can join as well! You may sign up here: https://happyhandsproject.com/workshops/

      Reply
  6. Effie Catanghal says

    August 21, 2023 at 4:25 pm

    Hi,
    Am interested to.join your worshop..
    Do you hsve age limit ?🙂
    Am 71 yrs old

    Grace Always !
    Effie

    Reply
    • Pauline says

      August 21, 2023 at 6:33 pm

      Hello and thanks for your comment! I would love to have you in class. There is no age limit. 🙂 The next workshop will be on the 2nd of September at Maginhawa QC. You can find the class details and signup button here: https://happyhandsproject.com/workshops/

      Reply

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