Indiana Art Association
Located in the Artists Hand Gallery at: 732 Philadelphia Street, Indiana PA 15701
Mailing Address: PO Box 448 Indiana, PA 15701 indianaartassociation.president@gmail.com
Blackletter Calligraphy
with Cindi Kordell
Saturday, February 28, 2026
Artists Hand Gallery 732 Philadelphia Street Indiana, Pa.
10:00 – 4:00 (with 1 hour lunch break)
$60/members, $75/non-members
In this calligraphy class, Cindi will introduce you to “Blackletter”, sometimes called “Gothic” style writing. The roots of Blackletter arose in medieval times, and has long since gained popularity through the centuries for its compressed and dense lettering, resulting in distinctive and dramatic style. In the world of calligraphy, Blackletter is still quite popular due to the beauty of the structure, rhythm and spacing of the letters. Not only for text pieces, these letters are frequently used to create patterned backgrounds and borders, dramatic headlines, bold titles and logos, and unique artistic expressions of the letterforms.
Beginners with a basic understanding of calligraphy are welcome, as well as those with more experience. Cindi will provide all of the exemplars, guidelines, tools and materials needed to begin your journey into Blackletter. She will demonstrate each letterform and work with each student to
learn the structure of the letters. She will contact you via email around a week before the class with additional information to maximize your workshop experience. (i.e...bring basic materials like a pencil, ruler, etc.) Don’t
forget to bring lunch, or treat yourself to one of the great paninis at The Artist Hand Gallery and Espresso Bar.
**PLEASE LET CINDI KNOW IF YOU ARE LEFT-HANDED....Cindi will
have a special left-handed nib and instructions just for you, but she needs
to know two weeks before the class date! Please call her at:724-388-3742
IAA BOARD OFFICERS:
President: Angela Pinizzotto
IndianaArtAssociation.President@gmail.com
Vice President: Jon Cooper
Secretary: Cindi Kordell
Treasurer: Dayas Silvis
CHAIRPERSONS:
Membership: Pam Sagely
Programs & Classes: Faye Kershisnik
History: Jon Cooper
Scholarship: Angela Pinizzotto
Newsletter: Dayas Silvis
Membership: Jon Cooper
Exhibits: Sharon Boykiw
Youth & Education: Trish Dodson
Website: Beth Wheeler
Nominating: Angela Pinizzotto
Finance: Dayas Silvis
PR: Courtney Crow
Member at Large:
William Double
Galleries
View Our Work
The Artists Hand:
Gallery hours are Monday through Saturday 9AM to 5PM
Indiana Free Library
845 Philadelphia Street
If you would like to exhibit your work, please contact the Exhibits Chair Person.
About Us
The Indiana Art Association was conceived to share the love of art and encourage and nurture growth together with other artists.
Our Mission:
The purpose of the organization is to promote interest, appreciation and participation in the arts. We aim to stimulate the artistic growth and development of our members as individual artists through encouragement, education, exhibition of work and exchange of ideas. It is our desire to motivate public interest in the arts and function as aesthetically wise consumers and citizens ourselves.
"Perfection is achieved, not when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing left to take away."
-Antoine De Saint-Exupery
