IS SHARING
AND
CARING
Sharing knowledge and experience comes with a sense of privilege. Unfolding years of accumulated craftmanship.
Stimulating students with a curiosity for individual & personal development.
Carry teaches from the heart based on a solid foundation of study, research and experience. Even after 25 years teaching and guiding students of all ages and levels, she is still looking for intriguing angles to refresh her lessons. She fosters the development of her students towards their individual creativity. Projects with students are interwoven from the beginning throughout series of lessons or workshops.
Students are encouraged to journey with Carry through the timeline to discover the history and background of scripts, materials and techniques in a personal development.
Series of lessons
01
Letters create shapes
Date:
September 14, 2025
location:
Brasschaat
hybrid
Writing has been an opportunity to pass on information for centuries and in all cultures. But also images have become necessary for humans to include in handwritten texts. As an alternative or as an opportunity to develop and display creativity. We have access to a variety of documents and examples to study and/or to integrate in our own work. Level: intermediate-advanced
01
Versals in update
Date:
September 12, 2025
location:
Kalmthout
in-person
The historical timeline is brimming with figures and groups who claim inventions and tendencies. The advancement of knowledge, tools and new technology enables individuals to create products using new insights. Everything has been done in the past and everything has been forgotten. We use this statement to package Versals and texts differently. Level: intermediate- advanced
01
Inspired by...
Date:
January 7, 2026
location:
Brasschaat
hybrid
Inspiration is all around us. Choosing a theme is the beginning of an individual process. Of course there is cross-pollination between the subjects of all participants. Handling and releasing structures, it will be a fascinating journey. Level:intermediate- advanced
01
The process of choosing can be challenging
Date:
January 9, 2026
location:
Kalmthout
in-person
“Kill your darlings” is nicely worded but not always easy to apply. A colour or a composition.. we easily reach for the same processing. It is safe. What will happen if we intentionally introduce a different colour palette? Perhaps you find it appealing as well. And your options will expand. Level: intermediate- advanced
WORKSHOPS
01
2 days internship with introduction on Friday
Date:
April 24, 2026
location:
Brasschaat or Kalmthout
in-person
According to the location we will work on a local theme. This local binding element will be the power supply for a distinct calligraphic journey. More details will be provided in a subsequent update.
01
Extreme Capital letters
Date:
November 30, 2025
location:
Brasschaat
in-person
The versatility of capitals has already been proven during prior Sunday Workshops. So what happens with extreme adjustments? Is it possible to expand even further? We learn to add volume if necessary, add shadow lines… and from our personal calligraphic library we choose a contrasting script as icing on the cake. Level: intermediate-advanced.
01
Workshop 1/2026 in processing
Date:
February 15, 2026
location:
Brasschaat
in-person
See update later on.
01
Workshop 2/2026 in processing
Date:
March 21, 2026
location:
Brasschaat
in-person
See update later on.
events & more
01
Oubaitori
Date:
October 17, 2025
location:
Brasschaat
in-person
There is a time for everyone to bloom! Calligraphy students show their work @ Kerk Bethanie Brasschaat. October 17-18/2025.
01
The Jean Paul Exhibition: Das Leben ist ein Augenblick.
Date:
October 22, 2025
location:
Bayreuth
in-person
Jean Paul (1763-1825) died 250 years ago. He will be celebrated with an exhibition in Bayreuth. In 2012 I was invited to participate in the first Europa Scriptorium, a calligraphic collaboration organized by Andrea Wunderlich. Artwork from this project will be on display at The Bayreuth Public Library, Germany. From October 22th, 2025 until January 30th, 2026.
01
Bashakriti 2026: A Celebration of Scripts, Languages, Cultural Dialogue and Calligraphy
Date:
February 20, 2026
location:
New Dehli
in-person
Bashakriti is a global platform that celebrates the beauty and wisdom embedded in the world’s scripts and languages, in collaboration with Unesco and IGNCA. I am invited to participate again and send my work for this 3rd edition. February 20-22, 2026 - New Dehli, India.
01
Project in Processing
Date:
September 1, 2025
location:
Brasschaat
in-person
During quiet hours, the creation of a new project continues. Some former topics: Manuscript project: Le jardin de dévotion - Colard Mansion; W.H.I.T.E: When Hands and Idea Touch Emptiness; On the catwalk: from Skinny to Diva; Journey with the travelling Court of Burgundy; A cabinet of letters and prints; Like ripples across a pond; I see I see What you don't see; ...