SHARING THE BEAUTY OF CALLIGRAPHY AND WATERCOLOR​
WITH CLASSES, ART PRINTS AND ARTISTS' GIFTS
MY WORKSHOPS
both in-person and online, are based on my over 30 years experience, which has given me an abundance of class materials and experience. The topics will be varied, and include classic copperplate, spencerian, and italic forms, beginning to advanced, more modern interpretations and casual alphabets, flourishing, and watercolor painting.​
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MY ONLINE WORKSHOPS
Starts Feb 5
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WORKSHOP
HOSTED BY ATLANTA FRIENDS OF THE ALPHABET
BEGINNING SPENCERIAN
(ORNAMENTAL PENMANSHIP)
THREE SATURDAYS:
MAR. 21, 28 AND APRIL 4
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM am EDT
(East Coast US)
via Zoom
Recordings available for later viewing
Spencerian Script, or Ornamental Penmanship, is the beautiful, flourished style of writing that was developed in the latter half of the nineteenth century.
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Over a century later, it is still admired for its delicate and exquisitely graceful forms - the lyrical lowercase and the dramatic and expressive capitals.
This introductory course will begin with an explanation of the best tools to use, the basic characteristics of the alphabet, and the finger and muscle movements needed to achieve its delicate grace.
A study of the fundamentals of shading and forms and movement of the hairline flourishes will round out the class.
This study is based on “Lessons in Ornamental Penmanship” by E.A.Lupfer, the reference used in the Iampeth Certificate Program, and is a good start to your studies in this area. It will be followed by a more extensive study offered by Michael Sull.
The class is offered in 3 parts over 3 days, leaving time to practice the strokes between classes. Feedback will be offered in class and questions answered. We want as close to a live experience as possible!
UPCOMING:
WORKSHOP
HOSTED BY THE GENTLE PENMAN
COPPERPLATE MASTERCLASS
TWELVE SESSIONS:
6 classes and 6 review/personal feedback sessions
April 4, 18, 25, May 9, 16, 30, June 6, 20, 27, July 11, 18 and Aug. 1
via Zoom
Recordings available for later viewing
A unique opportunity to study with a Master Penman and former Chief Calligrapher at the White House in Washington, DC.
A complete study of the copperplate hand, with focus on the detail that makes this hand truly elegant. The class will be limited in size to be able to offer students detailed reviews and feedback, and extended over several months to provide ample opportunity to really explore and dive into this hand.
WORKSHOP
HOSTED BY THE
WASHINGON CALLIGRAPHERS GUILD
LAYOUTS, LETTERING AND CHERRY BLOSSOMS
celebrating
The Washington Calligraphy Guild's
50th Anniversary
THREE EVENING SESSIONS:
​April 14, 21, 28, 6:30 - 9:30
via Zoom
Recordings available for later viewing
This class covers the fundamentals of design to create successful layouts that combine lettering with an illustration. Bonus feature will be learning a basic watercolor technique to paint the DC's iconic cherry blossom! Or you can use your own favorite.
You will learn:
1. Multiple layout ideas to use with small compositions, with many suggestions for more
2. successful placement of elements combining one word or small poems with a floral or illustration element.
3. how to create thumbnail sketches to help explore ideas
4. how to transfer your initial idea to good paper and set up a pencil guide
5. how to use color to reinforce a mood or feeling
6. watercolor basics to create petals and leaves, and the beautiful Cherry Blossom
We will be working on multiple studio projects, from concept to finished piece, as time allows. Each student can choose the lettering style and floral element they would like to work with.