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5/17/20 LIVE VIRTUAL WORKSHOP: Introduction to Modern Brush Calligraphy

Listen, I know this worldwide quarantine is difficult. But by staying at home, you’re helping to protect our most vulnerable populations. Throughout this pandemic, I’ll be sharing oodles of free calligraphy worksheets to help you learn, meditate and stave off cabin fever. But if you don’t already have a basic knowledge of calligraphy, this interactive, live online workshop will give you all the skills you need to get started. Read on for more details, and I hope to see you there!

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Do you swoon over pretty letters? Do time-lapse videos of calligraphy make you weak in the knees? Do you wish you could join in on the fun? If so, join professional calligrapher Kim Shrack from Hoopla! Letters on Sunday, May 17, 2020 at 4 p.m. EST/1 p.m. PST for a special interactive LIVE online introduction to the wonderful world of modern brush calligraphy!

DATE: Sunday, May 14, 2020
TIME: 4 p.m. EST/1 p.m. PST to 5:30 p.m. EST/2:30 p.m. PST
LOCATION: Online! A recording will be made available for registered attendees for 24 hours after the event if you are unable to attend.

By the end of this workshop you will:

  • Understand the foundations of calligraphy, including the mechanics of your brush pen and how to use it to create modern script;

  • Be proficient in the 10 basic calligraphy strokes, the building blocks of all calligraphic alphabets;

  • Be able to script a lowercase alphabet in modern brush calligraphy; and

  • Have the confidence and skills to continue your practice at home!

This workshop is designed for total beginners, so no experience is necessary. Not only will you receive 90 minutes of instruction and a workbook to print at home, but you will also have the opportunity to ask questions, share your work and get feedback in real time. You’ll also receive an invitation to join the Hoopla! Letters Private Online Community, a space full of letter lovers you can share your work with.

To get the most from this workshop, it’s recommended that you purchase the following supplies: