In-Person Programs
Scroll down to see a sampler of hosting libraries and testimonials. I have presented more than 150 public workshops at libraries and institutions all over the country.
Upcoming or recent programs:
2026
Program is the Declaration of Independence unless stated otherwise
Other dates that are already booked:
July 17-27; Aug 7-31;
Sept 3-7, 17, 24, 27; October 2-4, 8, 15, 22, 29
Nov 3, 10, 17; Dec 1, 8, 15
April 10, Milford CT Library for teens
April 23, Southbridge MA Library
Mod Calligraphy Drawn
April 25, CT Museum for Culture and History
April 29th, Portland CT Library
May 11, Peabody MA Library
May 12, Epsom NH Library
May 13 Derry NH Library
May 14 Londonderry NH Leach Public Library
May 15
Hudson NH with Rodgers and Nesmith Libraries
May 16, Milford NH Wadleigh Library
May 30 Taunton MA Library
2 programs: Children and Adults
May 31 Westport CT Library
Children’s Cursive Dec of Ind
June 6 Norwich CT Otis Library
June 15 Children’s Cursive Dec of Ind
Newington CT
June 16 Trumbull CT Library 2:00 pm
June 16 Ansonia CT Library
Children’s Fairy Tails Program evening
June 18
2 programs: Southbury CT Library
Teens 6-7:30 pm; Adults 4:00 to 5:30 pm
June 22: Southport CT Library
Children’s Cursive Dec of Ind program
June 23 Charlton MA Library
2 programs: Children and Adults
June 27 Woodbury CT Library
June 29th Stonington CT Library
Children’s Dec of Ind Cursive 10 am
Teens Grafitti Graphics 12:30 pm
June 29 Duxbury MA Library 6:00 pm
June 30th Norton MA Library, 10 am
June 30th Bourne MA Library 3:00 pm
June 30th Mattapoisett MA Library 6:30 pm
July 1, Plymouth MA Library, 11:00 am
July 1, Cohasset MA Library, 6:00 pm
July 2 Danbury CT Library, 2 programs
Dec of Independence for Teens
Children’s Dec of Ind Cursive program
July 6 Brookfield CT Library
Children’s Dec of Ind Cursive program
July 7 Wilton CT Library
Dec of Independence for Teens
July 8 Northford CT Library
July 9 Old Lyme CT Library
July 11 Wilton CT Historical Society
July 12 Hudson MA Cultural Alliance
July 13 Windsor CT Library
July 15 Trumbull CT Library
3:00 Children’s Cursive Dec of Ind
6:00 Teens Dec of Ind
July 16 Wellesley MA Library
July 28 Avon CT Library
July 29 Milford CT Library
Teens Modern Calligraphy
July 30th Putnam CT Library
10:30 Children’s Cursive Dec of Ind
tentative July 30 CT Museum of Culture and History
Hartford: Children’s Fairy Tails Program
Aug 4 Essex CT Library
Handwriting Fun Children and Teens
Aug 6 Glastonbury CT Library for Teens
Sept 19 Ansonia CT Library
Sept 26 Masscribes 40th Anniversary
Keynote speaker
Sept 29 Longmeadow MA Library
Oct 25 Hopkinton MA Library
UNITED STATES 250: Calligraphy that inspired a nation
A 90-minute journey into handwriting during the time of the American Revolution and a hands-on program where patrons get to use dip nib and ink. Click for Details
Available: In-Person Only.
Graffiti Graphics
A 90-minute exploration on graffiti-style letters and colored pencil techniques. Patrons will create their own graffiti project during the program.
Available: Online or In-Person. Click for Details
Intro to Calligraphy
This is a hands-on introduction to broad edge calligraphy. Choice of blackletter or uncial for lettering style. Patrons are given inspiration, handouts, and practice in the 90-minute program.
Available: Online or In-Person. Click for Details
Modern Calligraphy
My most popular library program, Modern Calligraphy introduces a fun, flowing alphabet that can be drawn, or written with a pointed brush or flexible marker. Modern calligraphy is all the rage and seen just about everywhere! With a little guidance, students can learn to write this playful lettering style.
Available: Online or In-Person. Click for Details
Fairy Tails
Fairy Tale letters with Tails! We create a large versal letter and critter with colored pencils. Great for youth and adults-no drawing experience required because letterforms and animal worksheets for tracing are provided! Possible themes: Earth Day, gifting occasions (holiday, Valentine’s, teacher thank, Mother’s/Father’s Day)
Available: Online or In-Person. Click for details
UNITED STATES 250: Write like Thomas Jefferson
This program is geared for elementary students and will teach children about cursive. Our inspiration will be the Declaration of Independence. Click for details
Available: In-Person Only
Art of the Book
A combination of presentation and hands-on activity, Debby will share numerous book projects she has made over her career and then lead particpants in making their own folded books. Click for Details
Available: In-Person
Handwriting Fun
A playful approach to lettering that is perfect for cards, journals, drawings. Participants are taken through a series of steps to encourage experimentation with letters and colors.
Available: Online or In-Person. Click for Details
Fun with Brush Letters
The Modern Calligraphy program was so well-received as a library program, I have created a follow-up program that will work for both those who attended the original program or are new to the concept. This is especially helpful for a younger audience that does not have as much experience with cursive.
Available Online or In-person. Click for Details
Doodle Art
Starry Night
Calligraphers use patterns a great deal in the art of illumination. In the doodle programs, we focus on patterns and create an artwork full of texture. Relaxing, can’t-screw-it-up art program. Can be done black or white or with watercolor.
Available: Online or In-Person. Click for details
Ocean Tails
Patrons will create an ocean-inspired artwork. Scribes for centuries have combined letterforms with artwork and we will learn about that tradition and create our own watery masterpiece.
Available: On-line or in-person. Click for Details
Coral Reef: Ocean Doodle Fun
Participants will learn about Sylvia Earle, the female Jacques Cousteau and the rich tradition of doodles in calligraphy and illumination. We will have a fun and relaxing time doodling our very own coral reef canyon.
Available: On-line or in-person
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Cursive
There is a hunger for beautiful letters. And yes, even among children. There is great satisfaction in being able to write in cursive and this program provides inspiration and instruction on how to letter in cursive.
Available: Online or In-Person Click for Details
Following is a partial list of Libraries or Institutions that have hosted Debby either online or in-person.
*Indicates hosting Debby for two or more programs
CT Museum of Culture & History*
Knights of Columbus Museum
Florence Griswold Museum*
Mysticalligraphers Guild CT*
Society of Scribes CA
Los Angeles Libraries
University of Western Montana*
Waterbury Arts Magnet CT*
Ringwood NJ
Norfolk CT*
Trumbull CT*
Danbury CT*
Windsor CT*
Salisbury CT*
Simsbury CT*
Newton MA*
Glastonbury CT*
Sherman CT
Cohasset MA*
Wallingford CT*
Granby CT*
Watertown MA
Terryville CT*
Weston MA
Nashua NH*
Amherst MA
South Hamilton MA
Wethersfield CT*
Milford CT*
Darien CT*
Scranton CT
Amherst NH*
Leominster MA
Lexington MA
Seabury Retirement Community CT*
Clinton MA
Groton MA
Hudson NH*
Peabody MA*
IS 183 Stockbridge MA*
South Windsor Senior Center
Somers CT
New Milford CT*
Berlin CT*
Brookfield CT*
Bristol CT*
Meriden CT*
Farmington CT*
Bloomfield CT*
Derby Neck CT*
Durham CT*
Newtown CT*
Woodbury CT*
Bethel CT*
Groton CT
Weston CT*
Suffield CT
Junior League, Hartford CT
Manchester CT
Whitinsville MA
Litchfield CT
Newbury MA
Rowley MA
Hopkinton MA
Killingly CT
Wolcott CT*
Westport CT*
Old Lyme CT*
Southbury CT*
Wilton CT*
Harwinton CT
Fairfield CT*
Portland CT*
Sample of feedback from a range of Library programs:
“Thank you for scheduling Doodle Art With Debby. The three of us had fun with this project. Debby made the class non-threating and allowed us to proceed at our own pace. We thoroughly enjoyed it.” on Starry Night Doodle
“thank you so much for the doodle art activity, instructor, and supplies. time flew. this will keep me busy for a couple more days have so much left i want to do and don’t want to rush… Love zooming” on Starry Night Doodle
“Great program! I’ve never seen that group so quiet and focused ever!” on Starry Night Doodle
“Thank you, I have always wanted to learn about calligraphy. You are a wonderful presenter. Your style was relaxed and reassuring. Thank you for piquing my interest in this art. Thank you for the handouts. Very helpful! Bravo!” on Intro to Calligraphy
“Thank you for such a wonderful workshop… We’ve already gotten a few complimentary messages about it.” on Modern Calligraphy
“That was grande! (I had so much fun) Many thanks” on Modern Calligraphy
“Your approach to online teaching is perfect, btw…” on Modern Calligraphy
“I can’t thank you enough for yesterday’s LAMade program. It was my extreme pleasure to have discovered your extraordinary talents as a letting artist and to have expanded your circle of followers and admirers: you can count me as an enthusiastic one.” on Modern Calligraphy
“This was such a great program! Thank you again for being willing to craft this new, “intermediate” workshop level for us, it worked really well.” on Fun with Brush Letters
“As a retired art teacher, I thought you did a bang up job, really overall. And you went at a good pace. So again I learned and was able to process, practice and keep up. You also motivated me, especially at the ending. I really enjoyed the class. The teacher did a great job – very detailed and patient. I would enjoy having more classes.” on Modern Calligraphy at a Senior Center
“this was awesome! thank you!” on Modern Calligraphy
“Thank you so much LA Public Library and Debbie for sharing the love of brush Calligraphy. What a great program and a wonderful teacher! so Knowledgeable!” on Modern Calligraphy
“Thank you so much. Great job in just 1.5 hrs.!” on Modern Calligraphy
“Thank you – this was very fun and inspiring. And you are so sweet, Miss Reelitz!” on Modern Calligraphy
“Our patrons are asking us to book you again—you are very popular here” on Painted Versal