FICCI FLO, under the leadership of 43rd National President, Ms. Puja Garg, successfully organised an engaging workshop titled “Redefining the Art of Writing & Calligraphy” with renowned calligraphy artist Saachi Dhawan as a part of the Live, Learn & Laugh Series. The exclusive hands-on session offered an immersive experience aimed at helping members reconnect with the art of handwritten expression and creative lettering in a fast-paced digital age.
The session was led by Saachi Dhawan, who introduced participants to the fundamentals of Faux Calligraphy, including stroke formation, letter structure, spacing techniques, and stylistic nuances through live demonstrations and guided practice. A special thanks to day chair, Ms. Divya Kotwala, Delhi member, for making this engaging event possible and ensuring the best experience for the participants.
Key Takeaways
- Calligraphy is more than an art of beautiful writing. It is a skill that transforms handwriting into a visual art.
- FLO members reconnected with creativity.
- Rediscovered the timeless beauty of handwritten expression and the art of Faux calligraphy.
- Learned how to achieve the look of traditional calligraphy using any writing tool, such as a marker or ballpoint pen.
- Letter structuring and understanding upstrokes and downstrokes.
Impact & Outcome
Around 17 participants experienced an intimate learning experience curated for a small group. It was an interactive afternoon of creativity, expression, and meaningful learning, where participants received hands-on exposure to the fundamentals and techniques of calligraphy.