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Join the Edward Gorey House and Thacher Hall for a crash course on traditional handlettering and create Edward Gorey-inspired letterform artwork of your very own.
In observation (and dubious celebration) of the 2026 EGH exhibit O Sordid Type: Edward Gorey’s Art of Lettering, the House and Thacher Hall invite you to join us for an evening of writing the alphabet in various ways. Learn the history of the typefaces Gorey drew his inspiration from, the secret to his traditional-yet-slightly-off handlettering, and design letterforms of your very own.
Tickets include refreshments and light snacks, as well as a pen, nib, ink, and specialty paper – all ... view more »
ADMISSION INFO
$55 General Admission / $48 House Members
While this event is recommended for grown-ups, the more artistically inclined young adult in your life may get something out of it as well. We discourage the attendance of creatives young enough to be tempted into the consumption of ink, a pen, or some other delectable-yet-indigestible material.
Refund policy: Tickets are 50% refundable up to 11:59 p.m. (EST) on Thursday, June 18. We are unable to offer refunds after that date.
LOCATION
266 Main Street (Route 6A), Yarmouth Port, MA 02675
PARKING INFO
Parking Note: There is no parking at Thacher Hall. Parking is available just across Route 6A from Thacher Hall around the Common, as well as at the Post Office. Overflow parking is also available at the Chapter House Inn parking lot (west side). Please cross 6A at the designated crosswalk in front of the building. If you need accessible parking information, please email events@thacherhall.org.
Accessibility Note: Thacher Hall is a historic building and is not accessible via wheelchair - a short flight of stairs is required for entrance into the Hall and the restrooms are located on the lower level (accessed via stairs).
