The power of handwriting and self-expression

May 8, 2025 – The Dante Alighieri Society of Charleston presents

An Evening with Betty Soldi

✨  It’s time to sprinkle some Florentine magic in Charleston.
Join us for an extraordinary event that blends art history, storytelling, and creative self-expression, featuring internationally acclaimed designer and calligrapher Betty Soldi, coming directly from Florence, Italy, exclusively for the Dante Alighieri Society.

Betty will take us on a captivating journey, exploring how writing and communication evolved from Dante Alighieri’s time through the Renaissance, revealing how the written word shaped culture and identity across the centuries.

Part lecture, part live demonstration, this unique evening will include:

✨ A visually rich presentation tracing the transformation of handwriting and personal expression,
✨ Insights into Betty’s own creative process, drawing from her work with Hermès, Fortnum & Mason, C.O. Bigelow, and Farmacia Santa Maria Novella,
✨ A hands-on session where Betty will guide us to reconnect with the emotional power of handwriting and self-expression,
✨ Stories from her fascinating life, including co-owning three boutique hotels in Florence and authoring the calligraphy book Inkspired.

Date: Thursday, May 8, 2025
Time: Six in the afternoon
Location: Charleston Place