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Saturday, April 5 - 8 – noon, Lubber Run Farmers Market opening day, 4401 N Henderson RoadSEE & DO: Choose a template family tree and fill in names in your own writing style or use our basic introduction guide to calligraphy. Watch the calligrapher, Felecia Brice McFail, title your tree with your family name and transform it into a piece of art. Get a library card so you can later use the free genealogical resources at the library.
MEET: Native Arlingtonian and hand lettering artist Felecia Brice McFail and a representative from our community partner, Arlington Public Library.
LEARN: To create calligraphic letterforms and about the genealogical tools our library provides. Explore your family heritage.
With Native Arlingtonian and hand lettering artist Felecia Brice McFail, choose one of the template family trees drawn by Arlington artists Melanie Kehoss and Christiann MacAuley and fill in the names in your own writing style or use our basic introduction guide to calligraphy. As the finishing touch, watch Felecia Brice McFail title your tree with your family name and transform it into a piece of art. Get a library card so you can later use the free genealogical resources at the library.
The community partner for this project is Arlington Public Library. At most activations, meet a representative from the library who can tell you more about the Charlie Clark Center for Local History, and their genealogical research tools available on library computers. Get a library card on the spot to get you started. Arlington Public Library is the heart of thoughtful, inclusive and dynamic community where people and ideas connect.
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4401 N Henderson Rd, Arlington, VA 22203-2711, United States
