Some say that calligraphy is the closest thing to hearing music with the eyes, and senior Abby Martin agrees.
Martin learned calligraphy almost a year ago, and is now teaching students the style of writing for her senior project.
“My senior project was learning calligraphy and addressing different invitations and envelopes,” Martin said. “There are tons of other crafty things I can do with it as well, so it’s not just for writing purposes.”
Martin decided that calligraphy was something she could be easily interested in due to her natural ability.
“I’ve always had good handwriting so calligraphy was something that seemed to be up my ally, and I also love crafts,” Martin said.
Starting last June, Martin took four different calligraphy classes and then began co- teaching different classes.
“I took several classes from a lady in McKinney and spent several hours practicing different styles,” Martin said.
In addition to teaching students at the high school, Martin’s classes reach to those around the community as well.
“I teach classes once a month at the Feathered Nest in Mckinney and I end up teaching a lot of my friends,” Martin said. “A variety of people in the community take my classes and learn different styles and techniques. The majority of the people who take calligraphy classes are middle-aged women.”
Students have learned all about the art of calligraphy in order to follow in Martin’s footsteps.
“I have used what I’ve learned to practice writing in my free time, and hopefully I can work my way to writing cards for people or even invitations,” junior Noelle Franz said.
