The power of handwriting and self-expression
Ludovico degli Arrighi, La Operina, Rome, 1522OCTOBER 25, 2025 – The Dante Alighieri Society of Charleston presents
An Evening with Betty Soldi – “All written in the Stars”
✨ 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 Firenze, Italy, for our Society.
Here is the LINK to buy your ticket and become part of this amazing experience. And here is an interesting ARTICLE that presents so well the event.
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.
The appointment is at the iconic and intimate Art Deco theater on King street.
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, Farmacia Santa Maria Novella, Faliero Sarti, Studio Carta, and many more.
✨ 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.
Italian wines and hors d’oeuvres will be served.
Date: Saturday, October 25, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Location: The Riviera Theatre, 227 King St, Charleston, SC 29401
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