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Pennsylvania 'Deutsch' Fraktur Art Class


June 23, 2023

 

Pennsylvania 'Deutsch' Fraktur (A water-color & calligraphy program)
Five days : Fridays 10am – 12 Noon, June 9, 16, 23, 30, July 7, 2023
Fraktur began life as a specific form of handwriting and type face in 16 th century Austria. During the 18 th & 19 th centuries, fraktur was brought to Pennsylvania by German immigrants. It
developed into a manuscript folk art of handwritten & hand water-colored documents, all on a single sheet, containing text and Deutsch motifs designed to frame the text. Come & find out what documents were produced by the “Pennsylvania Dutch”.

A sample project will be on display at the Fendrick Library.  The class is for ages 10 to adult, designed for beginners.  There is a $5 material fee, instruction is free.  The class will be presented by Nancy Walker and Jef Savage.

Registration is required, please contact the library at 717-328-9233 or librarian@ fendricklibrary.org 

Fendrick Library
20 N. Main Street
Mercersburg, PA 17236
717-328-9233

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