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NEW ONLINE CLASS COMING IN 2025!
Exoticizing Your Letters
February 5, 7, 10 • 2025
11:30am–3:00pm Eastern Time
$150 USD
A Collaborative Workshop with Barry Morentz
The shape of letters will be the overarching theme for this class. Beginning with traditional forms, we will travel down an exotic path, creating hitherto unimagined forms. Some of your trials will be sensuous, others will be weird and/or wild, but within each creation there will be some interesting elements that can be further developed into unique letterforms.
Through a variety of exercises, students will experience serendipity as they discover hidden gems within their designs and, ultimately, expand their repertoire of either pen-made or drawn letters—giving them a myriad of new ideas for future projects.
We will begin with both instructors responding to letterforms each has made; creating variations; combining the letters to form interesting designs; trying manual rotation of the forms to achieve new shapes and letters; then repeating the process to see what we discover. We will also explore how to create a full alphabet by examining the characteristics of our newly discovered forms; share some fun color techniques; and give you some ideas on how to use your designs for cards or gifts.
This class will include individual critique; the use of Padlet for students to share their work; color handouts; and access to the recordings for three months.
VIDEO Classes
Variations on Akim - New!
Six hours of videos
$65 USD
“Akim Cursive” is a rhythmic hand used by calligrapher Hans-Joachim Burgert.
This class will briefly explore his original version, then move into more expressive variations which Julie has developed over the last several years.
Long Text & Compositions in Akim
Six hours of videos
$65 USD
This class further explores Burgert's 'cursive' hand. We will write long texts and compositions, focusing on the rhythmic patterns for which Akim is known. We will also study Burgert’s abstract compositions and create larger pieces that mimic his style.
Continuous Line Letters & Words
Six hours of videos
$65 USD
What can the calligrapher do with a continuous line? Plenty! In this class, we will look at other artists’ interpretations of this technique and see how their process can be applied to letters and words. By exploring the continuous line, new ways to make and connect letters will be discovered, resulting in fresh ways to enhance your calligraphy.
Fun & Funky Letters
Six hours of videos
$65 USD
This is a great class for those who want to learn how to create playful letters, both in color and black and white. Through a series of exercises we will explore new ways to make letters with both traditional and non-traditional tools, and work with all sorts of media on different papers.
The Handwritmic Ruling Pen
Six hours of videos
$65 USD
Come find out more about this fabulous, versatile writing tool designed by artist/calligrapher, Brody Neuenschwander. You will learn how the pen responds to different hand and arm movements; different fluids; and different papers.
The Inside Curve
Six hours of videos
$65 USD
This original hand was created several years ago and is composed of letters that are drawn, not lettered with a specific tool. These built-up letters lend themselves to a variety of applications. Together we will learn the basic forms, then branch out into variations. We will also work with a variety of media
and papers.
Every Letter is a Jewel
Six hours of videos
$65 USD
These drawn and painted letters are sure to delight everyone! Students will be led through a series of exercises to help them create their own unusual letterforms. Working in a 3” x 3” format, we will use a variety of media and papers to create our little
“jeweled” letters.
The Letters of Imre Reiner
Six hours of videos
$65 USD
In this class, we will look at many samples of Reiner’s creative work, including his illustrations, drawn letters and typefaces. We will analyze how he created his letterforms, then try tools and exercises to mimic his style until it becomes our own.
Make Your Mark
Six hours of videos
$65 USD
Through a series of exercises, students will learn how to use both traditional and non-traditional tools in unusual ways to make expressive marks with intention—not just random abstraction. We will also use a variety of papers and media, including resist.
Passionate Pointed Brush
Six hours of videos
$65 USD
The pointed brush is one of the most versatile tools in a calligrapher’s toolbox. We will start with a series of basic stroke exercises, then analyze examples of brush lettering to replicate how they were made. We will then use the moves to begin creating a brush hand that is unique to each person.
Wild Writing with Resist
Six hours of videos
$65 USD
This class will explore ways of making letters using all sorts of traditional and non-traditional writing tools. Students will be led through exercises that will focus on composition and the importance of negative space. They will then learn several resist techniques using liquid gesso, acrylics, Frisket, and masking fluid.
The World of Ruling Pens
Six hours of videos
$65 USD
Have you ever wondered “What is a ‘ruling pen’” and what do those funky looking things do? Come join me to find out! We will explore a variety of pens including my favorite, the Handwritmic. We’ll try them with different inks and papers just to see what happens. This six-hour class will be your time to explore the exciting and crazy world of the ruling pen!