Experimental & high-contrast calligraphy

The fascination of contrasts

After several years, I am returning to the Mariastein Monastery – to a place full of peace, concentration, and special atmosphereFor some, this weekend will be a small “revival”; for others, a new new discovery.As soon as the monastery gates close behind us, everyday life stays outside. Silence begins to spread. Time slows down. And exactly there, our journey begins into... the world of experimental calligraphy..

Finest lines meet powerful forms. Delicate movement meets striking presence. With Pointed nib and Pilot Parallel Pen we explore exciting contrasts and weave them into surprising calligraphic compositions full of expression and personality.

The focus is on the expressive writing style Bold Beauty: a modern, dynamic block lettering, which consists exclusively of lowercase letters and is wonderfully easy to write. Its very simplicity opens up... countless possibilities for experimenting. Written with a Parallel Pen, broad-edged nib. poster nib or flat brush. it develops a new character again and again.

But it does not stop with the script alone.

Layer by layer, lively compositions emerge: fine pointed-nib lines play around compact... letterforms, backgrounds are painted, structures are built up., Contrasts consciously used. Playfully, works emerge between clarity and wildness, calm and movement.

This Workshop is an invitation to let yourself be inspired, to try something new, and to fully immerse yourself in the creative process. to immerse yourself in it. Whether experienced or curious to experiment – you will be amazed at what expressive power in pen, ink and your own hands.

Taking a break in between is important, with a Walk in nature or spend time in the monastery garden.

A weekend at Mariastein Benedictine Monastery: creative, inspiring, and full of special moments.

 

Workshop – Details:

When:             Friday, October 2, 5:30 PM to Sunday, October 4, 5:00 PM

Where: Kloster Mariastein, Klosterplatz 2, 4115 Mariastein SO

Workshop costs:  CHF 430.– including pen holder, 2 nibs, black ink, course materials, and a Parallel Pen including 6 replacement cartridges, which I will order.

Board and lodgingCHF 270.– excluding drinks.

Registration:  Registration deadline: September 18, 2026.

Please read the registration and cancellation conditions on my website.

• At the same time, I kindly ask for a deposit of CHF 50.00.– (TWINT is possible: 079 311 72 61) or by bank transfer.
  If the course does not take place, the amount will of course be refunded. After receipt of the deposit, you will receive a registration confirmation.
• Directions: By public transport: take the train to Basel, then from Basel SBB station take tram 10 to Flüh, and from Flüh take the PostBus to Mariastein.
• Link: www.kloster-mariastein.ch
• Registration