Calligraphy Workshops:
W-CG211 Calligraphic Drawing with Margot Griffin
Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Tuition: $75
All Levels Welcome!
Workshop Dates:
Thursday, August 14 (Summer II Session)
The principles of pointed pen calligraphy can be used to make wonderful, expressive drawings using a simple brush marker. This beginner-friendly art can be drawn with basic instruction long before one masters the basic strokes and learns a complete set of letterforms. This one day course provides a great introduction to the concept of pressure sensitive calligraphy with drawings echoing nature. All materials provided. Ages 17 and up.
Click Here to Register Now!
W-CG209 Bad Words in Pretty Lettering with Margot Griffin
Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Tuition: $60
Level: Beginner
Workshop Dates:
Wednesday, August 20 (Summer II Session)
Wednesday, November 12 (Fall II Session)
This beginner brush lettering class will go over the basics of modern calligraphy using brush pens and markers. Once students understand the fundamental strokes and how to combine them to form letters, the real fun begins! Feel free to BYOB to get those creative juices flowing and please be aware that this class will involve some light profanity. No experience or handwriting skills necessary. All materials provided. Ages 21 and up.
Click Here to Register Now!
W-CG210 Intro to Broad Edge Calligraphy with Margot Griffin
Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Tuition $75
Levels: Beginner
Workshop Dates:
Thursday, September 25 (Fall I Session)
Students in this workshop will learn the essential principles of broad edge calligraphy used to write in classic hands such as Roman and Italic. We will start with basic strokes and move on to a full set of minuscules, majuscules, and numerals. Beginning with markers, we will cover the range of implements used in this style calligraphy, such as dip pens, brushes, and fountain pens. No prior knowledge or handwriting abilities are necessary! Ages 17 and up. All materials provided.
Click Here to Register Now!
W-CG112 Meditative Medallions with Margot Griffin
Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Tuition: $75
Level: Beginner, Intermediate
Workshop Dates:
Wednesday, October 22 (Fall I Session)
Learn how to use pointed pen calligraphy as a mindfulness tool in this new beginner friendly class. Medallions are a beautiful way to practice your skills and let your mind wander while focusing at the same time. We will discuss common elements and how they interact to create a graceful design that’s much more than the sum of its parts.
Click Here to Register Now!
W-CG205 Introduction to Pointed Pen Calligraphy with Margot Griffin
Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Tuition: $75
Level: Beginner
Workshop Dates:
Saturday, October 25 (Fall I Session)
In this 3-hour workshop, students will learn the difference between traditional broad edge and modern pointed pen calligraphy. Participants will use a range of pressure sensitive writing implements and learn the basic foundational strokes used in such hands as Copperplate, Spencerian, and modern brush lettering. We will cover the preparation, use, and care of both straight and oblique dip pens, nibs, and other necessary tools. No experience, training, or artistic skills required. All supplies will be provided. Ages 17 and up.
Click Here to Register Now!
W-CG113 Calligraphic Drawing HALLOWEEN EDITION with Margot Griffin
Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Tuition: $75
Level: Beginner, Intermediate
Workshop Dates:
Tuesday, October 28 (Fall II Session)
Let’s have some fun with this Halloween themed exploration of the basic principles of pressure sensitive calligraphy! Using brush pens, we will create cute and spooky designs that are perfect for this season, regardless of experience level.
Click Here to Register Now!
W-CG212 Copperplate Calligraphy with Margot Griffin
Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Tuition: $75
Level: Intermediate
Workshop Dates:
Wednesday, November 5 (Fall II Session)
This intermediate level calligraphy course assumes prior knowledge of how to use a dip pen with a pointed nib, though students may also use a brush marker if preferred. Copperplate is a lovely, traditional hand that stems from English Roundhand and was popular in the 18th and 19th centuries. The contrast between elegant hairlines and gentle swells will take your calligraphy to a more formal level while preserving legibility. This hand-on class will use black or brown inks that may stain clothing.
Click Here to Register Now!
W-CG110 Broad Edge Scripts with Margot Griffin
Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Tuition $70
Levels: Intermediate, Advanced, Professional
Workshop Date:
Saturday, March 29 (Spring Session)
Wednesday, November 19 (Fall II Session)
This workshop is a follow up to the introductory course and students should be familiar with how to use a broad edged nib to create curved strokes. We will learn how to properly lay out a hand and examine the differences between Italic, Roman, and Gothic miniscules. A comparison of selected majuscules will follow. Our goal will be to produce a simple quote on card stock.
Click Here to Register Now!
W-CG111 Watercolor Garden Level II with Margot Griffin
Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Tuition: $75
Levels: Intermediate, Advanced, Professional
Workshop Dates:
Wednesday, December 3 (Fall II Session)
Students in this class will build on the floral painting skills they learned in the introductory workshop, starting with more complicated flowers and moving onto full page compositions. A general knowledge of how to use water color paints and some practice with variable pressure techniques is a good base for this class. All materials will be provided but feel free to supplement with your own supplies.
Click Here to Register Now!