On the occasion of the Month of Francophonie, the Alliance Française of The Hague invites you to discover the art of French calligraphy through a series of creative workshops led by Robin Delanssays, also known as K-LÂM.
An artist currently exhibiting in our premises and a former primary school teacher and educational coordinator in visual arts, he offers an accessible, playful, and artistic approach to calligraphy, where writing becomes a true form of creative expression.
These workshops explore gesture, tools, and the artistic dimension of writing, while also discovering the richness of the French language in a creative and friendly environment.
A creative introduction to calligraphy
Participants will experiment with different techniques and develop their creativity through several steps:
🎨 Reading artworks
Observation and discussion of calligraphic artworks to discover different artistic approaches to writing.
✍️ Gestures & tools
Using a variety of tools, participants trace foreign or invented signs to create a first calligraphic composition and explore the beauty of the gesture.
🇫🇷 Writing in French
Choose your writing style (typography) and tool to calligraph a word, a name, or a short phrase in French.
🧩 Calligraphic (de)composition
Tear, cut, and reassemble your drafts and experiments to create an original and aesthetic composition.
✨ Contemporary illumination
Explore an original way of writing your name and use gold leaf to enhance your creation.
Workshops for all ages
Several workshops are offered during the Month of Francophonie, depending on the age of the participants:
- Calligraphy workshops for children aged 6 and above :
Wednesday, March 18 — 14:30 – 16:00
Wednesday, March 18 — 16:00 – 17:30
Wednesday, March 25 — 14:30 – 17:30
Wednesday, March 25 — 16:00 – 17:30 - Calligraphy workshops for teenagers aged 12 and above:
Thursday, March 19 — 16:00 – 17:30
Thursday, March 26 — 16:00 – 17:30 - Calligraphy workshops for adults:
Wednesday, March 25 — 10:00 – 12:00
Thursday, March 26 — 18:00 – 20:00
- Calligraphy workshops for children aged 6 and above :
👉 To see dates, times, and registration details, please visit the corresponding pages.
