Introduction to Modern Calligraphy - 3 Classes
Schedule
Sun Dec 08 2024 at 12:00 pm to Sun Dec 15 2024 at 02:00 pm
UTC-06:00Location
Dallas Makerspace | Carrollton, TX
Hi I'm Gena. A visual artist and modern calligrapher! In this class we will cover what calligraphy is (handwriting makes zero difference) the most popular font faces in calligraphy supplies needed and how calligraphy is all around us.
***THIS IS A 3 PART CLASS- SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14, AND SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15 FROM 12PM-2PM CST.
For this class this is for beginners looking to start their calligraphy journey. We will start with brush pens tracing paper and I will have workbooks with practice sheets and other helpful tips and resources.
Cost for supplies are $45 for workbook tracing paper and pens.
*$45 covers all 3 classes!
Summary:
What is Calligraphy
Where can you find it in today's world
What pens are best (brush or pointed pen)
Most popular calligraphy styles
How to sit properly and hold a pen at the proper angle
Basic calligraphic strokes in all calligraphy
We will start with brush pens to learn how to hold the pen correctly and I will have pointed pens and nibs to display and discuss.
Also will have the workbook with the best supply list online resources examples of strokes and worksheets.
If you're a leftie I'll need to know so we can design a worksheet for our left-handers!
Where is it happening?
Dallas Makerspace, 1825 Monetary Lane #104, Carrollton, United StatesUSD 45.00