First Quarter Calligraphy and Lettering Workshops - 3/14/2020
I’d love for you to join me for two workshops on Saturday, 03/14/2020.
I am only usually able to teach during 1st and 4th quarters so come out if you can!
Beginner’s Modern Calligraphy Workshop
(LEARN POINTED PEN) 11:00A-2:30P
This workshop will arm you with the tools you need to begin tackling the basic techniques of modern calligraphy using the pointed pen. How to hold the pen, practicing brushstrokes and finally constructing letters of a full alphabet will be covered. Highly recommended for those of you who are just starting calligraphy, as well as those who've never picked up a pen!
BEGINNER’S MODERN CALLIGRAPHY Workshop includes:
– 3 hours of instruction with Christy Toney
– 1 oblique pen holder
– 2 pointed pen nibs
– 1 jar of black ink
– Multiple drill / practice sheets
– 1 calligraphy alphabet exemplar (Upper/Lower case letters + numbers)
– Extra/bonus goodies!
– Refreshments
Hand Lettering Basics
(BASICS OF LETTERING) 3:00P - 5:30P
This workshop will arm you with the tools you need to begin tackling the basic techniques of hand lettering. Highly recommended for those of you who are just starting out in lettering by hand, as well as those who've never picked up a pen prior to the class! Learn about what inspires me, how I warm up and my process. This class will get you over the hump if you are struggling!
HAND LETTERING Workshop includes:
– 3 hours of instruction with Christy Toney
– 1 micron pen and pencil
– 1 fine line brush pen
– 1 sand eraser
– Tracing paper and Kraft sketch book
– Multiple drill / practice sheets
– 1 alphabet exemplar (Upper/Lower case letters + numbers - basic script and block font)
– Extra/bonus goodies!
– Refreshments
Christy Toney is a full-time wedding calligrapher living and working in Chicago. Working in the industry for 12 years, her work has been published in multiple national and local magazine publications as well as The Paris Wedding. When she’s not writing on envelopes or working on lettering layouts, you can bet she’s keeping up with her favorite Chicago sports teams. Christy also loves to connect with budding lettering enthusiasts, check out her workshop schedule if you’d like to start your lettering journey!