The Irish Art of Calligraphy – BOOKED OUT Workshop with Tim O’Neill

The Irish Art of Calligraphy (Royal Irish Academy), by historian and calligrapher Tim O’Neill, is a beautiful workbook that provides an introduction to modern calligraphy and creative ways to develop your own unique style of lettering. Join Tim for this unique workshop in the Chester Beatty and try your hand at some of the exercises laid out in his book. 

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Timothy O’Neill, artist and historian, is the author of The Irish Hand, a study of the Irish manuscript  tradition. He is also an accomplished modern calligrapher. He has been commissioned to create major works throughout his career and, along the way, has passed on the art of calligraphy to students of all ages. His latest book The Irish Art of Calligraphy: a step-by-step guide (Royal Irish Academy, 2024) will be published in October.