During this course, students will learn the fundamentals of hand-drawn type beginning with basic strokes to composition.
In 2018, I was given the opportunity to teach hand lettering workshops in partnership with Paper Source and I fell in love with it. The following year, I decided to branch off and begin teaching lettering independently. Leading up to my first class, I spent countless hours developing a curriculum with all of the materials necessary for new students. Creative Lettering & Design: A Comprehensive Introduction to Illustrating Letterforms is the online adaptation of my in-person workshop.
Whether you’re well versed in lettering or brand new to the process, this class is designed for people at any skill level and is great for:Â
- Brides who want to manage their own wedding design
- Entrepreneurs interested in creating custom brand assetsÂ
- Hobbyists looking to expand their repertoire
As the class progresses, more detailed techniques and concept development are covered from ideation to completion. Students attending this workshop will learn:
- Type identification, anatomy, and classifications
- The tools required to get started with lettering
- Intro to basic strokes & brush pen calligraphy
- How to creatively illustrate letterforms
- Brainstorming, research, and mind mapping
- Greeting card thumbnail sketching
- Revising, inking, and finalizing work
- Envelope addressing techniques
In the end, you’ll feel equipped with the confidence you need to continue learning lettering from home!
