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Learn the art of elegant handwriting with Calligraphy classes in NYC, where participants can master the technique of brush lettering, create beautiful compositions, and develop their own unique style.

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Textura: It’s Not All Old English

Society of Scribes

This course is an introduction to Textura, the northern European form of blackletter, that is mistakenly known as Old English. Textura is frequently described as having the appearance of a “picket fence” because, unlike its Rotunda, its southern European counterpart, its minuscules are almost entirely devoid of curved strokes. Its power derives from its effect en masse. Textura is at its most impressive when it is tightly packed with minimal...

(11) All levels 16 and older
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Versatile Versal: Contemporary Decorated Letter Quest

Society of Scribes

Our class is about exploration and the only requirement is an adventurous spirit. Beginning with a series of structured yet experimental exercises, you will create unique, contemporary alphabetic forms grounded in the venerable tradition of decorated letters. Your letters will run the gamut from elegant to edgy, whimsical, bold to fragile. Our work sequence begins with black and white, then moves into color, and includes paper cutting, painting...

(11) All levels 16 and older
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Psychedelic Calligraphy: Written & Cut

Society of Scribes

Since the birth of the particularly free-wheeling art form known as psychedelia was created 50 years ago, let's take this opportunity to celebrate by letting that freedom, color, flowing detail, and exuberance inspire our calligraphy. Inspiration has ALWAYS been a factor in artwork, no matter how classic or traditional the form may have appeared, and We believe that it will enhance the kind of work you do as well, whatever the style. We're not looking...

(11) Beginner 16 and older
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Cancellaresca Corsiva (Church Running Hand)

Society of Scribes

We’ll take an intense, deep journey into this hand, “Cancellaresca Corsiva,” born in the sixteenth century and still flourishing. It is lyrical but legible; elegant though useful, but it is difficult to see truly. Many have looked but few have seen. We’ll cover minuscules, majuscules, spacing, rhythm. You’ll take away an exercise which will change how you see and will show you how to become your own teacher. There will be an abundance...

(11) All levels 16 and older
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The Next Step: Layout & Design for Begin. Calligraphers

Society of Scribes

You’ve taken Italic or Copperplate — so now what?! How do you use what you’ve learned? A strong design and layout can make even beginning calligraphy look great, so even if you’re just starting out, this class is for you! Basic design principles will be covered as each student works to complete a small project--perhaps a holiday gift or card? Tips for combining different sizes and weights of lettering to create attractive layouts will...

(11) Beginner 16 and older
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Vitalize Your Hands

Society of Scribes

In this workshop, we will look at italic, foundational/carolingian minuscules and italic hands to explore how we can vitalize them using advanced techniques like pen angle manipulation, pressure variation and retouching/building up of the strokes. By making the strokes themselves more dynamic and varied, we can ultimately apply this technique to any writing style. We will also look at so called script typefaces (typefaces based on calligraphy) to...

(11) Intermediate 16 and older
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Fine-Tune Your Italic

Society of Scribes

This workshop will be a fast-paced intensive intermediate class for students who have taken at least a beginning class in Italic; more seasoned scribes can take it as a brush-up. We’ll review letterforms and pay special attention to pen angle, slant, and spacing — consistency, grace, and crisp hairlines are the goal. We’ll work our way down from a #2.5 Mitchell nib (or 1.5 Brause or C-4 Speedball) nib, to a much smaller nib. Please bring a...

(11) Intermediate 16 and older
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Bone: Bookhand with a Twist

Society of Scribes @ 214 E 21st St, New York, NY

This contemporary letterform is known as BONE, because of the bone-like shape of the basic pen-manipulated stroke. BONE is a wonderful exercise in pen twisting and designing … (read more...)the spaces within and around the letters. The letters are fun to write and are the perfect casual choice for many creative projects. In this workshop, students will learn the script and explore its variations and expressive applications. Some experience...

(11) Intermediate 16 and older
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$200

2 sessions

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Contemporary Rustics

Society of Scribes

How much have you ever wrestled with the least used of the classic Roman hands? It's so eccentric and the one that's farthest outside the Roman writing system. But its eccentricities offer us the most exciting chance to surprise ourselves and to create something unique when it does get mixed with classic hands and contemporary techniques. We will embrace and mine the traditional approach, but jettison the past for the new when it suits us. New letters...

(11) All levels 16 and older
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Modern Calligraphy Brush Lettering Online - Morning

Jade Scarlett Art

Modern Calligraphy Brush Lettering Live Online Class - Morning Session Learn Modern Brush Lettering Calligraphy on your PJs! Calligraphy isn’t a lost art, it’s just an art that you haven’t learned yet. And with all this social distancing imposed on us due to the recent pandemic crisis, what better way to spend our time than learning a new skill  that can be applied to letters, cards, invitations, signs, place cards, or just to give...

(122) Beginner 18 and older
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Fancy & Fearless: Super Flourished Script Caps

Society of Scribes

This workshop is not for the faint of heart. Ramp up your existing pointed pen style by learning the detailed principles and structure of successfully super-flourished script capital letters, indepth techniques and alternate stroke combinations. First we will observe and study historic examples from English, French and Dutch writing masters, like Bickham, Van den Velde, Milns, Girault, and Ames. With exercises to loosen your hand and challenge your...

(11) Intermediate 16 and older
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Advanced Blackletter

Society of Scribes

Having previously taught his “Journey into Blackletter” course for the Society of Scribes, Luca Barcellona—one of the foremost practitioners of blackletter today—now returns with a follow-up class that focuses on the fraktur form and its variations. The world of blackletter, or so-called “gothic writing,” is incredibly wide and varied. The forms of these letters lend themselves well to beautiful and imaginative variations. In the previous...

(11) Advanced 16 and older
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Copperplate Calligraphy

92nd Street Y @ Online Classroom, New York, NY

Practice this classic style used for formal invitations and addressing that has never been more popular. Learn the basics of lettering with the pointed pen, as well as modern variations. Required Materials: These supplies are available online at John Neal booksellers https://www.johnnealbooks.com/ Paper and Ink Arts, https://www.paperinkarts.com/ or at Amazon or Blick https://www.dickblick.com Note: If you are unable to get all the supplies, markers...

(1061) All levels 18 and older
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$155

4 sessions

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Modern Copperplate Calligraphy Live Online

Jade Scarlett Art @ Zoom Conference, New York, NY

Calligraphy isn’t a lost art, it’s just an art that you haven’t learned yet! So, you've taken the Modern Calligraphy Brush Lettering class, but now you want more! This is the class to add to your toolbox. You will learn the techniques you need to create the thick and thin lines of modern calligraphy but this time using a flexible steel nib and ink to create a beautiful Copperplate alphabet. We'll go over the basic skills for modern calligraphy,...

(122) Intermediate 18 and older
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The Flourished Name

Society of Scribes @ 214 E 21st St, New York, NY

Ornamental Decorative Flourishing is one of the most challenging and rewarding skills that a calligrapher can acquire. But did you ever wonder how it’s done? In this workshop, we’ll combine both history and artistry as we explore the world of flourished names. First, students will learn the simple, fundamental “rules” and techniques of flourishing, with its signature graceful curves, concentric ovals, and gentle direction changes. Next,...

(11) Intermediate 16 and older
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$105
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Intro to Uncial

Society of Scribes

Uncial calligraphy is more than 2,000 years old yet looks surprisingly modern and fresh. Its voluptuous, elegant letterforms make it a unique fit for hand-lettered greetings, short quotes, titling/headlines, and t-shirt designs. Plus, Uncial is the perfect “hand” for the beginning calligraphy student! Working with a broad-edge marker or pen you’ll explore this easy-to-learn style starting with the basic strokes then building upon...

(11) All levels 16 and older
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Flourished Capitals: Simple to Ornate

Society of Scribes @ 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...

(11) All levels 16 and older
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$100
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Modern Calligraphy: Brush Lettering

Jade Scarlett Art @ 170 W 23rd St, New York, NY

Introduction to Modern Calligraphy - Brush Lettering Calligraphy isn’t a lost art, it’s just an art that you haven’t learned yet. In this class you'll learn all the techniques you need to make the thick and thin lines that creates the beautiful letter forms of modern brush calligraphy. No prior experience is required! The skills you’ll learn can be applied to cards, invitations, signs, or just to give your penmanship a little pizzazz....

(122) Beginner 18 and older
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Modern Calligraphy Brush Lettering Online

Jade Scarlett Art @ Zoom Conference, New York, NY

Learn Modern Brush Lettering Calligraphy on your PJs! Calligraphy isn’t a lost art, it’s just an art that you haven’t learned yet. And with all this social distancing imposed on us due to the recent pandemic crisis, what better way to spend our time than learning a new skill  that can be applied to letters, cards, invitations, signs, place cards, or just to give your penmanship a little pizzazz.  In this class you’ll learn the...

(122) Beginner 18 and older
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Watercolor Calligraphy Brush Lettering Live Online

Jade Scarlett Art @ Zoom Conference, New York, NY

Watercolor Calligraphy Brush Lettering Live Online Class In this Watercolor Calligraphy Brush Lettering class you'll learn the techniques you need to create with watercolors and a waterbrush, the thick and thin lines that create the beautiful letter forms of modern brush calligraphy.  No prior experience is required! The skills you’ll learn can be applied to cards, invitations, signs, or just to give your watercolors a little pizzazz....

(122) Beginner 18 and older
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