Description
MODERN CALLIGRAPHY
Instructor: Molly Chidsey
October 7, 14, 21
10 am – 1 pm
Are your curious about how you can add lettering to your artwork? Have you already done some calligraphy and would like to take your skills to the next level?
Learn the beautiful art of modern calligraphy with Molly Chidsey of Lady Fern Graphics. In this course, you will learn how to use a brush pen and a paintbrush to make calligraphy lettering, the eight essential shapes that make up the calligraphy alphabet, how to form letters from the eight essential shapes and form them into words. Students will work on final project: a layout your favorite quote in modern calligraphy. Participants will receive a modern calligraphy workbook from the instructor as well as traceable practice sheets, and will learn about resources for further learning.
ARTIST BIO Molly is a graphic illustrator, designer, and calligrapher specializing in watercolor illustrations, hand-lettering, and digital design. She went to art school at Pacific Northwest College of Art in her mid-40’s, taking classes on nights and weekends while working full-time. Now, she’s an artist with a passion for amplifying others’ creative voices. She enjoys teaching and coaching other artists and creatives. “I believe in a future where we are visible, believed, seen, and heard.” Originally from Cleveland, Ohio, she has lived in Portland, Oregon, for over 20 years. “When I’m not getting ink on my hands, you can find me in my garden, playing with my Maltese puppy Milo, or watching movies with my family.”
Instagram @ladyferngraphics.
SUPPLY LIST: (Available from Blick Art Supply or Columba Art and Drafting Supply)
- Tombow Fudenosuke hard tip brush pen (1)
- Tombow Dual Tip brush pen: 1 in black, 1 in any other color you choose
- Marker paper (Canson or similar) – note this paper should be very smooth
- Soft pencil such as #2 or HB, with an eraser
- Optional: Clipboard; Tracing paper
Molly Chidsey
Graphic illustrator, calligrapher, and instructor
