Palmer Method as a Daily Writing Technique with Joanna Danak

O wydarzeniu

When was the last time you wrote something by hand? Thoughts are easier to organize when they are written down – verba volant, scripta manent (spoken words fly away, written words remain). Handwriting has many benefits that, despite technological advancements, are still significant. Here are some of them: - Improved concentration – it forces greater focus and conscious processing of information, - Better memory retention – because it engages more areas of the brain than typing on a keyboard, - Development of motor skills – it strengthens precision and manual dexterity of the hand, - Supporting creativity – it fosters the creation of new ideas and mental connections, - Stress reduction – it can be therapeutic, helping to express emotions and organize thoughts; the rhythm of writing has a meditative, soothing effect, - Personal and authentic communication – handwritten notes and letters have a more individual, personal character, - Improvement of language skills – it requires greater attention to spelling and grammar, which develops language abilities, - Teaches patience and perseverance – especially with longer texts. What will the classes look like? In addition to learning the shapes of letters developed by Palmer (lowercase, uppercase, their connections, forming words and sentences), during this course we will also work on: - Trying to improve your everyday handwriting, - Enhancing your signature, - Designing your own monogram in the form of a so-called paraph, - Experimenting with other tools that we can use for daily writing. 📅 WHEN? 8 afternoon sessions on Wednesdays: 18:00-20:00 October: 1, 8, 22, 29 November: 19, 26 December: 3, 10, 17 FOR WHOM? - For beginners looking for a new passion or favorite style, - Beyond the substantive value, workshops are also for people tired of staying only at home and work, - For those seeking a moment of respite and relaxation in a cozy studio, in the company of people sharing the same passion, - For individuals who want to enter the world of handicrafts or art but lack the courage. We invite everyone aged 16 and above. WHAT DO YOU NEED? You don’t need any materials! Everything is available in our studio. You will even receive your own starter kit from us: a recommended fountain pen, pencil, and a set of templates and exercises with homework assignments. After the classes, you can sit down at your desk and continue writing right away! WHO WILL LEAD THE CLASSES? Joanna Danak (@rękąjody) She is a graduate of Graphic Design at the University of Arts in Poznań, the Faculty of Mechanical Energy and Aviation at the Warsaw University of Technology, and the Jagiellonian Typography Course. She has been involved in calligraphy since 2015. In both professional and artistic projects, she uses her calligraphy experience, giving her projects an individual character. She has designed two fonts based on her original calligraphy. In her free time, she engages in amateur bookbinding. Handwriting is a source of expression for her. Registration via the website.