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Italian Roundhand
Society of Scribes See all classes by this school @ 214 E 21st St, New York, NY
Roundhand (also Round Hand) is a style of handwriting and calligraphy originated in England in the 1660s, as the result of a gradual process of adoption with Italian Chancery. Characterized by an open flowing hand and subtle contrast of thick and thin strokes deriving from pointed-cut quill and metal pointed nibs, its popularity rapidly grew, becoming codified as a standard through the publication of printed writing manuals. Later in the 17th...
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Calligraphy: Create Your Own Embossed Journal
Pegasus See all classes by this school @ 6 W 14th St, New York, NY
Go home with your own one of a kind journal and learn the basics of calligraphy in this hour and a half class meant to be a fun way to tap into your creativity in a social and supportive environment. In this newly offered workshop, you will: Learn the basics of brush calligraphy, including the 8 basic strokes that make up all letters Practice writing letters and words using both brush and faux calligraphy styles Use heat embossing to customize...
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$40
Flourished Capitals: Simple to Ornate
Society of Scribes See all classes by this school @ 214 E 21st St, New York, NY
We will take a series of steps by adding flourishes to the capitals — building to more elaborate designs. We will then combine the capitals with the lower case alphabet and other capitals. We will learn the appropriate curves and shapes — balancing them with other letters. A working knowledge of Copperplate/Spencerian will help. Materials List nibs such as Gilliot 303 or EF66 with a holder pad of 9x12 Borden & Riley...
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$100
Brush Lettering Basics for Beginners
Society of Scribes See all classes by this school @ 214 E 21st St, New York, NY
Brush lettering is super-popular right now, and let’s face it; this is a cool, versatile writing style that will serve you well. In this workshop you’ll get a thoroughintroduction to the basics. We’ll begin with individual strokes, and then build upon them to make rhythmic patterns and to form both the upper and lower-case alphabets. In the morning, we’ll focus on laying a strong foundation and becoming familiar with the unique aspects...
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$100
Hand Lettering Bootcamp
Artists and Fleas See all classes by this school @ 568 Broadway, New York, NY
Learn Modern Calligraphy at the Calligraphy Bootcamp with Rothbryn's Creative. The workshop will take place on Saturday, February 16th and is capped at 12 people to give you an intimate learning experience with ample time for questions and personalized feedback! In a 3-hour session, you will learn how to execute brush, faux, and pointed pen calligraphy (also called dip pen) to create beautiful modern calligraphy letters and phrases. ...
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$95
Polish Your Penmanship
Society of Scribes See all classes by this school @ 214 E 21st St, New York, NY
Do you love to write, but wish your handwriting looked better? Do you long to send more handwritten notes? Do you love making fancy, swirly letters and doodling? This is the perfect class for you! You’ll first be led through a full review of proper cursive script letterforms and their structure, according to the gold standard of the Zaner Bloser method: lower case letters, upper case letters, numbers and punctuation. We will also explore proper...
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$110
Modern Storybook Script II: The Layout Class
Society of Scribes See all classes by this school @ 214 E 21st St, New York, NY
In this workshop, we will first explore letter connectors, tricky ligature combinations, writing challenging words, building words into sentences, and text writing. Then we will explore the creation of a successful and balanced layout using the elements of composition, including spacing and proportion. We will also discuss how to choose the proper approach for the meaning of the words you choose to write, and examine successful design...
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$100
Design Embellishments
Society of Scribes See all classes by this school @ 214 E 21st St, New York, NY
A no-stress fun workshop! We start by making a simple accordion book — each page may then become a sampler for the different techniques that will be demonstrated, including, but not exclusive to: embossing/debossing, pastel dust/duo glue, leaf printing, stamps/stamp pads, easy gilding, Derwent intense colored pencils, marbling (2 techniques) and gel printing. Other techniques will be discussed as time permits - saran wrap, salt,...
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$85
Card-Making for Calligraphers
Society of Scribes See all classes by this school @ 214 E 21st St, New York, NY
Full Course Title: Card-Making for Calligraphers: Pop-Ups & Decorative Folds Hand-made greeting cards are one of the popular--and beautiful--ways we can showcase our calligraphy. In this workshop we will learn some easy pop-ups and folded cards. Professional skills of cutting, folding, and gluing will be emphasized in order to make one-of-a-kind examples that are elegant and well-constructed. This workshop is open to beginners and those...
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$60
Make Your Own Japanese Writing T-Shirt
RESOBOX See all classes by this school @ 91 East 3rd St, New York, NY
In this class, students learn to write a Japanese character, and then they create their own T-shirt displaying that character in their own writing. Japanese characters are ideograms which represent a whole concept or idea. This class teaches students how to write a Japanese character, exposing them to a whole new way of expressing themselves. Students identify a character they would like to learn, we teach them how to write it, and in the end they...
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$40
Hand Lettering Basics
Gowanus Print Lab See all classes by this school @ 54 2nd Ave, Brooklyn, NY
In this 3 session class, you’ll learn the basics of illustrating letterforms by hand and then have the opportunity to screen print a small run of mini prints. You’ll concept, research, design and then illustrate your favorite quote, phrase, or word. Come transform simple words into meaningful drawings with us! Basic drawing and computer skills required. Q&A Q: Can I make up a class if I miss one? A: No, you may not make up...
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Brush and Water: Chinese Calligraphy
The Metropolitan Museum of Art See all classes by this school @ 1000 5th Ave, New York, NY
Try your hand at creating works of art in the galleries. Focus on a different art form each session with family-friendly activities led by an artist. Experience art making up close as you watch artists create in real time and engage in an informal conversation about artistic processes. Note: This workshop meets at Gallery 217 (The Astor Court). Free with Museum admission (Fee includes admission to the Main Building and same-week admission...
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Free
21ST Century Calligraphy
Makeshift Society See all classes by this school @ 55 Hope St, Brooklyn, NY
You will learn the basics of contemporary calligraphy from A to Z. Using a pointed pen and nib dipped into ink, the course covers letterform anatomy, writing techniques, and practical applications. When was the last time you wrote a letter using a wooden pen dipped into ink? Learn to write heartfelt notes with something other than your two thumbs. This is a 3-hour workshop designed for beginners. In addition to guidance from renowned...
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$220
Foundations of Calligraphy
Q.E.D. See all classes by this school @ 27-16 23rd Ave, Astoria, NY
For 4,000 years, the chisel edged pen has been the primary tool with which western language was recorded until falling out of use in the 16th century, and eventual obscurity by the 18th century. Learn about the history of calligraphy, and the basics of its technique from Rome through the Middle Ages, and the Arts & Crafts revival of the 19th century. Letters are a part of our every day lives, it’s important to know a little bit more about...
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Calligraphy
Q.E.D. See all classes by this school @ 27-16 23rd Ave, Astoria, NY
Known by many names, though most commonly as Gothic and Old English, the blackletter style is familiar to anyone who has ever picked up a fantasy novel; the script holds a joint sway over the fantasy genre with the uncial style. In this two-part workshop, we will look briefly at blackletter in its historical context as an alphabet before we begin to tackle it as a viable, living, modern script. In the first workshop, we will review the basic...
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Calligraphy 101
Makeshift Society See all classes by this school @ 55 Hope St, Brooklyn, NY
This workshop will cover the basics of different handwriting styles; including simplified copperplate and spencerian alphabets, plus an exclusive lettering technique that Jenna will be sharing with you. Whether you’ve picked up a calligraphy pen before or aren’t sure what one looks like, this class is for you. Jenna will go over the basics of lettering from the very beginning; how to setup your pen, dip ink, brush strokes and writing letters....
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$200
Chinese Calligraphy
Brooklyn Public Library See all classes by this school @ 5108 4th Ave. at 51st St. Brooklyn, Brooklyn, NY
Practice with a Chinese calligraphy brush to learn how to write simple Chinese characters. This program is free and open to all adults, with general seating. Pre-registration does not guarantee a seat.
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Free
Brush Calligraphy
Q.E.D. See all classes by this school @ 27-16 23rd Ave, Astoria, NY
Modern calligraphy is a stylized twist on a centuries-old art form. In this class, we will focus on brush calligraphy, a type of calligraphy that is made with brushes and markers.We will learn about what makes calligraphy distinct from other writing, the differences between the types of brushes and markers available, and how to get started. We will practice using these tools and make a fun project together that you will get to take home!
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$60
Calligraphy Series: Pen + Ink (Part 2)
Q.E.D. See all classes by this school @ 27-16 23rd Ave, Astoria, NY
Take your calligraphy skills to the next level with this beginner pen and ink class! In this workshop, we will build on the skills we learned in Part 1 and use traditional tools to make modern letterforms. You will learn about nibs, pen holders, types of ink, and the best paper for practicing. There will be ample time for practicing, questions, and a final project for you to take home! Please note: This is the second part of a two-part series....
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$60
Beerz and Type
Makeshift Society See all classes by this school @ 55 Hope St, Brooklyn, NY
From the pages in the books we read, to the letters on the screens we use; typography surrounds us. Typography makes language visible, and as a result, is one of the greatest tools for communication we have. But what really is typography and how do we use it effectively? During the first half of class we’ll hit all the basics. From basic letter-form anatomy, to spacing, hierarchy, and choosing the right typeface for your content, we’ll discover...
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$15
