People of the Brush, People of the Book

May is both Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month and Jewish American Heritage Month. To mark this occasion, Queens College is hosting a special program exploring calligraphic practices in the Chinese and Jewish traditions.

Join Chinese calligrapher Wei Tang and Jewish sofer Rabbi Michael Gordan for a dynamic introduction to two ancient scribal arts. You’ll learn about the history, tools, and meaning behind each tradition—and then try them yourself in a hands-on workshop. Work with brush and quill to practice the foundational strokes and forms that shape Chinese characters and Hebrew script.