A hand-addressed envelope has the power to slow down time. For three hours, we’ll return to letters, ink, and writing – with lightness and a contemporary approach. You’ll try a classic dip pen, play with text composition, and leave with envelopes that are simply asking to be sent.
The workshop connects the history of letters with modern calligraphy. It’s not about perfection, but about focus, rhythm, and the joy of working by hand. All you need is the right address (or a short text), a bit of patience, and a desire to slow down.
Key information:
- Capacity: 6 people / workshop
- Duration: 3 hours
- Location: kaš-mi-daš, Janovského 33, Prague 7 (map)
- Experience: for beginners
- Workshop language: Czech
Upcoming dates & registration
You reserve your spot by purchasing a workshop ticket, where you can choose your preferred date.
Upcoming dates:
- Saturday, April 18, 2026 from 10:00
The workshop price includes
- all tools and materials
- a nib for writing at home
- original hand-addressed envelopes and letter paper
- the option to send your letter directly from the venue
- unlimited non-alcoholic drinks from our café
You can purchase your workshop ticket here:
What the workshop can bring you
- improved handwriting and more confidence writing with a pen
- a new skill in calligraphy and working with composition
- the experience of slow, focused creating
- space to sort through your thoughts – or let them go for a while
- the joy of a letter you’ll actually send
The workshop is open to everyone — no previous experience is needed, just a willingness to play and create.
How the workshop works
The workshop takes place in the calm, creative atmosphere of the kaš-mi-daš stationery universe and includes these approximate stages:
About letters
- a short talk about the history of letters and their meaning over time
- examples of historical letters and envelopes from a small collection of originals
- inspiration from handwritten documents for further work with lettering
First practical part – lettering
- a shortened workbook and an introduction to calligraphy
- basic strokes and letter shapes
- warming up your hand with Copperplate basics
- the difference between ink and drawing ink, preparing a new nib
- finding the character of your own handwriting (slant, roundness, sharpness)
- space also for those who prefer a more personal “scribbly script”
Addressing envelopes
- a short excursion into the history of envelopes in Europe
- laying out the address on an envelope or card
- working with axis, guides, spacing, and the rhythm of lettering
- inspiration from script fonts and how to use them in handwriting
Closing
- finishing your work
- the option to send the letter immediately, or seal it and open it in a few years
The workshop will guide you from historical inspiration to your own addressed letter – and may remind you how beautiful it is to receive a real letter in your mailbox.
Your instructor
Instructor Eva
My name is Eva Holá and I work with visual art, graphic design, drawing, artist books, and calligraphy. In my work, I often collaborate with film, where I draw on historical realities – and letters play a strong role in what I create.
I completed a Master’s degree at the Academy of Arts, Architecture and Design in Prague (UMPRUM), in the studio of Jan Solpera (lettering and typography). I currently work as a freelance graphic designer and illustrator.
In the workshop, I’ll guide you through the world of lettering with respect for tradition and openness to contemporary expression. I believe handwritten words still have their place – and they can slow down time. 💌
Where the workshop takes place
All workshops take place below deck in our kaš-mi-daš stationery universe. Beneath the stationery shop with café, we have a space where workshops and courses take place peacefully, even during opening hours. During the course, you can order a delicious drink from our café – these are always included in the price.
How to get here
Janovského 33, Prague 7, 170 00 (a street parallel to Dukelských hrdinů)
- Trams 6 and 17, stop Veletržní palác (approx. 1 minute on foot)
- Metro Vltavská (approx. 7 minutes on foot)
- Parking at OC Stromovka (approx. 4 minutes on foot)