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
Foundational Calligraphy
Beginner Calligraphy Class with Cindi Kordell
Saturday, January 31, 2026
Artists Hand Gallery 732 Philadelphia Street Indiana, Pa.
10:00 – 4:00 (with 1 hour lunch break)
In this beginner’s calligraphy class, Cindi will introduce you to the “tools of the trade” and show you how to use them- along with basic information you will need for your calligraphy experience. You will learn the Foundational Hand, which will provide a solid understanding of letter forms and structure – necessary to start your journey into the Art of Beautiful Writing.
Cindi will provide you with all exemplars and guidelines, and she will demonstrate:
The Lower Case Roman Letters (minuscules)
Roman Capitals (majuscules)
She will demonstrate each letter of the alphabet and offer suggestions as you start to learn the structure and form of all of the letters. She will go around and work with each student as they work on learning the formations of the letters. She will bring some examples of her finished work, and encourage each student to use what they’ve learned to continue their personal calligraphy journey!
FOUNDATIONAL CALLIGRAPHY SUPPLY LIST
CINDI will provide for each student:
Sumi Ink
Lay Out Paper and other paper samples
Speedball C-2 Nib & Speedball Pen-Holder
General Information about Calligraphy and specifically the Foundational Hand
Exemplars with Ductus (examples of each letter with directional strokes)
Guidelines for the Foundational Hand with C-2 Nib (necessary to execute letters with the correct
proportion)
List of Helpful Resources and Recommended Books
Things STUDENT will need to bring:
Lunch
Ruler
Pencil
Eraser
Tape
Container for Water
Paper Towels and/or Baby Wipes
**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 and indicate your preference on the form.
The cost for the all day class is $60 for IAA members and $75 for
non-members. The deadline to sign-up is January 19th, 2026.
No refunds will be offered after this date. This is a sought-after
instructor and limited space is available, so sign-up early to
reserve your spot!
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
