Instructors include Hannes Famira (principal FamiraFonts), Troy Leinster, Ewan Clayton, (
renowned calligrapher and professor), and Alexander Tochilovsky (Herb Lubalin Study Center of Design and Typography).
Patricia Lovett MBE, world -
renowned calligrapher and Chief Competition Judge said, «We're delighted handwriting is firmly back on the agenda and given the significance that it should have; it is such an important skill, and of course, we are looking forward very much to receiving the children's entries.»
One of the main highlights of the event was «Strokes in Dialogue,» a joint exhibition of Arabic and Chinese calligraphy by two
renowned calligraphers Wong Dongling and Samir Al - Sayegh.