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Events EVENT: The Art of Old Fashioned Letter Writing
  • EVENT: The Art of Old Fashioned Letter Writing
  • EVENT: The Art of Old Fashioned Letter Writing
Mrs Blackwell's Village Bookshop Greytown

EVENT: The Art of Old Fashioned Letter Writing

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When was the last time you wrote a letter? Or received one in the mail?

Letter-writing is now considered a lost art. It’s so much easier — and quicker — to fire off a text or email. But that’s precisely what makes writing and receiving letters so special. They require effort and thought; it’s hard not to feel special when you receive a handwritten letter or postcard in the mail.

Whether it’s for special occasions, maintaining long-distance relationships, or simply reaching out to someone you admire, a well-written letter will leave a lasting impact on the recipient.

Join Mrs Blackwell in this small group format for an afternoon of good, old-fashioned correspondence.

You'll arrive at 2pm for introductions and refreshments. We'll have a chat about the art of letter writing and I'll share some tips for getting more letters written and into the post. If you came along last time, I promise you a few new ideas as well!

Then we'll get busy. Our Esterbrook fountain pens will be inked, pencils will be freshly sharpened and there will be glue sticks, scissors, and stickers ready for you to use. 

Every participant will have at least one card, one postcard and one short letter ready for the mailbox at the end of our session.

Each participant will also receive a pack containing:

  • A selection of premium Blackwell Press greeting cards and postcards 

  • Vintage postage stamps - enough to send two letters or postcards within New Zealand

  • Ephemera to decorate your letters and envelopes

  • A sheet of Mrs Blackwell's letter writing prompts so you can keep going at home

You are welcome to bring along your favourite supplies or special cards that you've been saving up. 

Saturday January 25th, 2-4pm
$39.00 per person
Limit to 12 participants. Tickets are not refundable, but can be transferred to somone else or used as credit for a future class in the event that you can't come along. 

Check out our Events page for the full summer series.

A NOTE ON TICKETING: When you purchase your ticket(s), select 'pick-up' as your shipping options so you don't have to pay courier fees.

We don't issue physical tickets for this event, but we'll be all ready for you when you arrive on the day. We hope you like this simple arrangement and saving on ticketing fees. We will also send a reminder email a week before the event. 

Tickets are non-refundable but can be transferred to another person.

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