"Hand Lettering a Family Tree" by Felecia Brice McFail

Next date: Saturday, May 17, 2025 | 11:00 AM to 04:00 PM

Hand Lettering a Family Tree

With Native Arlingtonian and hand lettering artist Felecia Brice McFail, choose one of the template family trees drawn by Arlington artists Melanie Kehoss and Christiann MacAuley and fill in the names in your own writing style or use our basic introduction guide to calligraphy. As the finishing touch, watch Felecia Brice McFail title your tree with your family name and transform it into a piece of art. Get a library card so you can later use the free genealogical resources at the library.

SEE & DO: Choose a template family tree and fill in names in your own writing style or use our basic introduction guide to calligraphy. Watch the calligrapher, Felecia Brice McFail, title your tree with your family name and transform it into a piece of art. Get a library card so you can later use the free genealogical resources at the library.
MEET: Native Arlingtonian and hand lettering artist Felecia Brice McFail and a representative from our community partner, Arlington Public Library.
LEARN: To create calligraphic letterforms and about the genealogical tools our library provides. Explore your family heritage.

Learn more about the artist.

Hand Lettering a Family Tree by Felecia Brice McFail runs April 2 to May 17, 2025. View the Arlington Art Truck page for more events in this series. For the most updated information, including cancellations due to weather, follow us on Instagram @arttruckarlington.

The community partner for this project is Arlington Public Library. At most activations, meet a representative from the library who can tell you more about the Charlie Clark Center for Local History, and their genealogical research tools available on library computers. Get a library card on the spot to get you started. Arlington Public Library is the heart of thoughtful, inclusive and dynamic community where people and ideas connect.

When

  • Saturday, May 17, 2025 | 11:00 AM - 04:00 PM

Location

As a part of Arlington Palooza

Lubber Run Community Center and Park, 300 N Park Dr, Arlington, VA, 22203, View Map

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Cost

Free

Arlington Art Truck

Arlington Art Truck

The Arlington Art Truck is a curated mobile tool box for artists-in-residence to engage the public from April to October in interactive art projects designed to blur the line between participant and presenter, citizen and government.

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Arlington Arts

Arlington Cultural Affairs, a division of Arlington Economic Development, delivers public activities and programs as Arlington Arts. Our mission is to create, support, and promote the arts, connecting artists and community to reflect the diversity of Arlington.

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