When does the workshop take place?

The workshop takes place on Saturday, 20.06.2026, from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM.

How much does participation cost?

The workshop fee is 8 euros including material costs, plus entry.

Who is the event intended for?

The workshop is aimed at adults, teens, and students.

Do I need to register in advance?

Yes, registration is required by email up to two days in advance.

Is the exhibition accessible?

Yes, the museum is accessible via the main entrance and reachable by elevator inside.

What topics are the focus?

The focus is on calligraphy, letter design, hand lettering, and artistic engagement with Ernst Barlach.

Calligraphy in the Museum: Words Become Small Artworks in Neu-Ulm

Name: Calligraphy – The Art of Writing
Start: 2026-06-20T16:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-06-20T19:30:00+02:00
Location: Edwin Scharff Museum

Calligraphy at the Edwin Scharff Museum: When Writing Becomes Art

At the Edwin Scharff Museum in Neu-Ulm, this workshop combines calligraphy, hand lettering, and a visit to the exhibition into a concentrated art experience. Under the guidance of Cornelia Reinecke, letters, quotes, and poems transform into small artworks that turn word, line, and rhythm into an aesthetic experience.

Writing as an Expression of Emotion and Form

The course introduces participants to the world of calligraphy, where every character becomes a visible design element. Initials, ornamental decorations, and carefully crafted text pictures make the allure of calligraphy tangible. The workshop connects to the letters of Ernst Barlach and shows how closely language, handwriting, and artistic expression are intertwined.

An Exhibition Tour for Inspiration

Before creating their own works, participants will take a short tour through the exhibition “Ernst Barlach. Facets of Love.” There, an art-historical perspective unfolds on the sculptor, draftsman, and author Ernst Barlach, whose work oscillates between plastic density, graphic precision, and existential imagery. The workshop translates this atmosphere into a practical exploration of artworks with pencil, paper, and personal expression.

Craft, Museum Education, and Cultural Education

Especially appealing is the connection between museum education and creative practice. Participants create their own texts, short poems, or love letters and experience how cultural education in the museum becomes an immediate, sensual encounter with art. The focused working atmosphere fosters precise observation, calm working, and a conscious approach to form and content.

Who This Workshop Is Particularly Suitable For

Calligraphy is aimed at adults, teens, and students who enjoy design, literature, and art history. Those interested in calligraphy, painting, handwriting, and the creative interpretation of language will find an inspiring access to an exhibition that elegantly connects thinking and acting.

Conclusion: Calligraphy – The Art of Writing offers a stylish, educational, and hands-on oriented approach to the exhibition at the Edwin Scharff Museum. Visitors can expect a workshop that uniquely merges art, language, and personal design. A visit on-site is absolutely worthwhile, as the full impact of this cultural experience unfolds only in the museum.