Fun Lettering: An Introduction to Calligraphy with Carrie Imai (Online)

Schedule: Jul 14, 21, 28, Aug 4, 2021 — 10am - 12pm (PT); 
11am - 1pm (MT); 12pm - 2pm (CT); 1pm - 3pm (ET); 

This course is a good introduction to calligraphy for beginners and non-calligraphers. And, for those more experienced, new techniques will be learned. Students will learn to become proficient with the tools. We will cover at least 5 wonderful calligraphic alphabets and the skills to create endless variations. Included in this course will be the Neuland and Cuneiform alphabets and an alphabet invention of my own called Carrioka. These are easily learned and will give the students experience in how to handle the calligraphy pen which creates the thick and thin strokes that make beautiful writing. We will use the skills we learn to create some fun and useful projects. This class is open to all levels of experience – something for everyone and everyone will be successful. Non-calligraphers and those with more experience will find joy in this multitude of letterforms and their variations. Each participant will receive exemplars and samples from Carrie. Carrie will also provide feedback on homework practice.

Location/Venue:  Online with San Diego Book Arts and Zoom - classes with recordings available until September 4th, 2021 for registrants.
For more info & pictures:  https://www.sandiegobookarts.com/workshop-events/2021/7/14/fun-lettering-an-introduction-to-calligraphy 
Cost/Fee:  member - $125/non-member - $200
Material/Studio fee:  Each student will be responsible for their own supplies. A clear and specific list will be sent to each registrant with recommended suppliers. The estimated cost for minimal supplies is $25.

Their workshop calendar:  https://www.sandiegobookarts.com/workshop-events

Instructor and bio:  Carrie Imai served as the past president of the Society for Calligraphy for six years, and the Director of the Letters California Style Conference for thirteen years. She has been a prior calligrapher for the County of Los Angeles and teacher for calligraphy guilds across the US and Canada.