Special Calligraphy Workshop with Anita Hansen Hrubešová

Date: December 15, 2021

Format: 3-hour workshop

Time: 5.30 – 8.30 pm

Instructor: Anita Hansen Hrubešová

Price: 2,500 CZK

Language: English

Calligraphy is the art of beautiful handwriting (from καλλιγραφία : the Greek words for “beauty” (kallos) and “to write” (graphein).

At a time when most communication is digital, and most words typed and printed with pre-set fonts, the art of giving form to written signs, words, in a harmonious, expressive and skillful manner is a treat for the eyes. To people who receive a letter, invitation, or product personalized with a calligraphic signature or a message – it represents a special way to connect with a brand, a service, or person.

This workshop will first introduce the art of calligraphy itself, as well as provide insights into the haute-couture calligraphy world. 

The practical part of the workshop will cover:

The Grand finale of the workshop will be writing your own note/message on beautiful, sustainably sourced paper from a local producer, and wax-stamping it. 

This AAU Academy Special is a practical workshop led by AAU Alumna and founder of Copenhagen Calligraphy  – Anita Hansen Hrubešová. 

All supplies will be provided for each participant and include:

Refreshments included

Anita Hansen Hrubešová

AAU Alumna, AAU Academy special lecturer

Anita is a Denmark-based, Czech/Dutch entrepreneur with a decade of experience in luxury brand marketing, logo design, brand identity, brand activation and diplomacy. She has a decade of experience in luxury brand marketing, logo design, brand identity, brand activation, diplomacy. In 2018 in Copenhagen, she established an agency of graphic designers,  calligraphers (western, Japanese, Chinese), called Copenhagen Calligraphy, which she has grown into a leading agency in Scandinavia.  The team provides A-Z services in helping with concept planning, event design, color schemes, brand activation ideas, creative marketing, and customer loyalty increase. Anita was also a guest lecturer at Sweden’s Art University – Konstfack, and has held workshops in Denmark, Sweden, Czech Republic and the USA. Her clients include Chanel, LV, royalty (Danish, Czech), Michelin-star restaurants, NYX cosmetics, Rituals, GANNI, Farfetch, Biologique Recherche, UBS Wealth Fund, Czech center, Art University, PR agencies, Moet, and others.