When does the workshop take place?

The workshop takes place on Saturday, 17.10.2026, from 09:30 to 16:00.

Where is the course location?

The course location is the seminar room of Domberg Academy at Untere Domberggasse 2, 85354 Freising.

What is the cost of participation?

The regular course fee is 70 euros, with a reduced fee of 60 euros. Additionally, a snack service without lunch is provided for 10 euros.

How many people can participate?

The number of participants is limited to a maximum of 16 people.

What materials will be used?

The workshop focuses on the use of broad-tipped pens, ink, and gouache. Complementary materials are available for experimentation and may also be purchased during the course.

Is the offer suitable for beginners?

Yes, it is designed as an introduction workshop and is particularly suitable for anyone wanting to take their first steps in calligraphy.

Beautiful Letters, Calm Hands: Calligraphy as Art in Freising

Name: Calligraphy Introduction Workshop - Discover the Art of Beautiful Letters
Start: 2026-10-17T11:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-17T18:00:00+02:00
Location: Domberg Akademie

Experience Calligraphy: When Lines Become Character

The calligraphy introduction workshop at Domberg Academy Freising invites you to a concentrated, sensory contemplation of beautiful letters. On Saturday, October 17, 2026, the course introduces the basics of calligraphy, combining craftsmanship, aesthetic experience, and cultural education into an inspiring art experience.

The Allure of Beautiful Letters

Those who engage with broad-tipped pens, ink, and gouache discover calligraphy not merely as a writing technique but as an art form balancing discipline and expression. The line gains weight, rhythm, and tension; each stroke becomes a conscious choice. This is precisely the special allure of this workshop: writing no longer appears as a means of daily communication, but as a crafted form with its own aura.

Materials, Rhythm, and Concentration

The essential questions about materials and tools take center stage. Complementary colors, pens, and papers are available for experimentation, and existing supplies can also be brought along. This creates an open, practical learning atmosphere where precision and experimentation can flourish equally. Domberg Academy relies on a holistic educational approach that combines cultural practice, creativity, and reflection.

Calligraphy as a Cultural Technique with History

Calligraphy is one of the oldest artistic cultural techniques. It connects traditions from book art, hand drawing, and typography, remaining a field of vibrant design to this day. The workshop offers an ideal entry point for anyone looking to take their first steps or deepen their knowledge. Particularly in the interplay of paper, pen, and color, it becomes clear how closely concentration, beauty, and personal handwriting can come together.

The Venue: Domberg Academy Freising

Domberg Academy is closely connected with cultural and intellectual orientation as an educational institution in Freising. The seminar room in Untere Domberggasse provides the right setting for a quiet, focused course day. The event is limited to a small group, promoting intensive guidance and individual work.

Conclusion

This calligraphy workshop promises not a quick template but a conscious immersion into the art of form. Anyone wishing to discover the beauty of written characters, experience artistic tranquility, and learn a new aesthetic practice should not miss this date in Freising.