Intro to Brush Calligraphy

Get ready to dive into the world of brush calligraphy and unleash your creative side at our in-person event, Intro to Brush Calligraphy. This will be a fun, interactive, hands-on workshop in brush-marker calligraphy taught by calligrapher Amy Owens, and hosted by Amy Webb owner of the The Sticker Shop. During the two-hour long class, students will: • explore different types of brush markers • learn how to properly hold your pen • gain an understanding of guideline terminology • practice basic strokes and drills • try out a "modern" calligraphy alphabet • explore different applications for this fun, playful medium All materials needed for this class (and to take home) will be supplied including: • Rhodia Classic Notepad • Tombow Fudenosuke Brush Pen (Black) • 2 Pentel Sign Pens (choice of colors) • 2 Pieces of Vintage Stationery The class is designed for adults, but kids 13 and older are welcome with adult supervision. Amy will be teaching towards beginners - no prior experience necessary. If you do have some lettering experience, you will also benefit from the techniques taught in this class. Accessibility: The Sticker Shop is wheelchair accessible with access to accessible bathrooms. Please let us know if you need any other accessibility accomodations. Light refreshments will be served. Please let us know if you have any food allergies. About Amy Owens: From Indiana and now living in Ohio, Amy attended architecture school at Ball State University and has practiced architecture in Georgia, Indiana and Ohio. She has also worked in the graphic arts field, owning her own design studio creating wedding and event stationery. Presently she teaches architecture, design, calligraphy, and cursive to students at Leaves of Learning in Cincinnati, Ohio. She is a certified instructor of the American Cursive Handwriting System created by Master Penman Michael Sull. She is a board member of the International Association for Master Penmen, Engrossers and Teachers of Handwriting (IAMPETH) and the Greater Cincinnati Calligrapher’s Guild. When not teaching or practicing calligraphy, you can find her hiking and enjoying the outdoors with her husband and four sons and making epic birthday cakes for family and friends.