Discover the art of Hebrew calligraphy in this 9-week beginner's course, designed to introduce you to the forms and fashioning of these ancient letters.

Location | BHS

Taught by Naomi Weinberger

Boost your confidence and familiarity by learning to draw the Hebrew letters. In this class you will learn how the Hebrew letters are constructed, as Naomi teaches you a basic foundational Hebrew script. The Hebrew letters combine proportion and space to achieve a timeless beauty for each of the letterforms. Delve into this fascinating script and preserve this ancient art form. No prior experience is required!

Naomi Weinberger has two design degrees, a BA in architecture from Yale University, and a MS in Industrial Design from Pratt Institute. She has been making custom ketubot over the last 35 years. You might recognize Naomi from the neighborhood where she has lived locally since 1991 and because she is the teaching director of Naomi’s Music.

Registration Fee: BHS Members: $25, Non-members: $50

Register no later than Friday, November 8

Calligraphy Supplies to be purchased separately by participants, (approximately $50)

Calligraphy Set: William Mitchell Calligraphy: Calligraphy Selection (w/ Holder & Magnet)

Ink: Higgins Black Eternal Ink, 2.5 Oz Bottle (44041)

Graph NotePad: Rhodia Staplebound Notepad - Graph 80 sheets - 8¼ x 11¾" – Orange Cover

12” T-Square: Westcott JR-12 Small Plastic T-Square 12In/30cm

Mechanical Pencil: Pentel Graph Gear 1000 Mechanical Pencil, 0.5mm

Eraser: STAEDTLER Mars Plastic, Premium Quality Vinyl Eraser, White, Latex-free,

Optional: Calligraphy Marker: Speedball Elegant Writer Calligraphy 4 Marker Set, Black, 2.0 mm, 2.5 mm

& 3.0 mm Chisel Nib Tip Pens