Modern calligraphy is a more freeform style of writing that maintains the elegance of traditional calligraphy while allowing for more self-expression.Â
In this Group Modern Calligraphy - Brush Lettering class your group will learn all the techniques you need to make the thick and thin lines that create the beautiful letter forms of calligraphy with a brush pen or even a simple Crayola marker.Â
No prior experience is required! The skills you'll learn can be applied to cards, invitations, signs, or just to give your penmanship a little pizzazz.Â
In this workshop, your group will learn:
- Lettering tools and how to use them
- Basic strokes of modern brush lettering - Practicing the 8 basic strokes, which you will use to form letters of your own
- How to compose both upper case and lower case letters
- How to connect letters to form words and phrases
- Tips and tricks for perfecting your lettering practice
- Practice connecting letters and review tricky combinations
- Introduction to bouncing and flourishes
Materials Needed to Fully Participate:
These materials are NOT included in the price of the workshop: (If you want materials shipped to participants, please see our all-inclusive event page)
- Tombow Fudenosuke Pen OR Crayola Super Tips MarkerÂ
- Tracing Paper (Optional)
- Workbook PDF supplied by instructor (to be printed by student)
