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Is Monica Dengo's calligraphy, handwriting and bookbinding site which contains all the information about courses and workshops taught by Monica in Italy and abroad.

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News & Courses 2025

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Annual Calligraphy Course

  • February - December, 2025

Calligraphy courses in Venice, Italy
The Annual Calligraphy Course is both a historical and contemporary journey consisting of 9 weekend meetings held monthly and taught by Monica Dengo.

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Mingei 2025, An Art Retreat in Japan

  • May 17-25, 2025

Are you looking for a meditative art retreat in a country of millennial traditions? This is the workshop for you! An Art Retreat in JAPAN with Monica Dengo and Satsuki Hatsushima

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Books by Hand 2024 Sansepolcro Italy

  • 18/26 May, 2024

More than a Calligraphy workshop, an Art Retreat in Italy. Monica Dengo and Satsuki Hatsushima will hold another intensive week-long workshop together. Starting from historical introductions, we will arrive at contemporary explorations of writing by hand and mark making in our two cultures.

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By studying the history of Western writing forms and book design from the Roman Empire to present time, students develop a practical understanding of an evolution that has had strong psychological, social and cultural influences on us. Handwriting, which seems to hold less and less value in our society, is an important means of communication of our emotions, humanity, intimacy and innermost energy. The courses' aim is ultimately to broaden the visual, expressive and artistic potential of writing by hand.