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Santa Ana - (Intermediate) Modern Calligraphy Secrets of Style

An all new intermediate workshop in person with Angi! This class will go in-depth to take your calligraphy to the next level as we work through exercises and techniques to modify and design beautiful, unique scripts and working, balanced layouts, and mixing custom colors. Let’s dig deep to understand style and have a little fun while we’re at it! A full set of new calligraphy goodies and complete workbook will be provided for you to take home.

What you'll learn:

  • Modern variations of letters Aa-Zz 

  • Techniques for developing a style with unique flavor

  • How to break the traditional calligraphy “rules” with intention

  • The use of flourishes and exaggerations to add character to letterforms

  • Exercises to help you loosen up and push you out of your comfort zone

  • How to branch out from your usual style with creativity and fun

  • An understanding of what makes a modern style visually appealing

  • Strategies for examining and modifying your script to create endless style possibilities

  • How to embrace happy accidents

  • Inspiration vs. imitation

  • How to draft a calligraphy composition with movement and rhythm

  • Best practices for composing a balanced layout

$250

Earlier Event: August 21
Santa Ana - Beginner
Later Event: September 12
San Diego - Beginner