Discovering Italic Calligraphy 

1 Day Class, Saturday, June 25th

Noon to 4 pm Class size Limited to 6 

Learn the basics of Italic Script using a Pilot Parallel Pen (2.4 mm) Upper and lower case letters will be reviewed and demonstrated. Italic letters are fun to write, a great choice for many creative projects. We will explore the versatility of the Pilot Pens featuring a broad edge. Bring your favorite short quotation suitable for a weathergram.

To enroll, contact Mary Lou Johnson,

email mljohnson805@att.net

mary@mjohnsondesign.com

text to 805-441-3246

Fee: $35 + $5 material fee payable in class

Materials list will be provided with class enrollment. All supplies available at Art Central.

Casual Pointed Pen

1 Day Class, Saturday, July 16

Noon to 4 pm Class size Limited to 6 

An easy introduction to cursive style lettering with a pointed pen. Practical guide to lettering capitals and miniscules will be focus of the class. Suitable for those new to a pointed pen and great review for those who are experienced

with Copperplate and pointed pen.

Bring a few envelopes for tips and tricks of addressing envelopes

To enroll, contact Mary Lou Johnson,

email mljohnson805@att.net

mary@mjohnsondesign.com

text to 805-441-3246

Fee: $35 + $5 material fee payable in class

Pen holders will be provided with class enrollment. Other oblique holders will be on hand for try outs. All supplies available at Art Central.

CLASS

RESOURCES

Best book for beginners: Speedball Textbook

Available in Art Central, Michaels or your favorite art store. This book may come with a kit including felt tip markers for practice

Additional books for lettering ideas and inspiration

• The Anatomy of Letters by Charles Pearce

• The Art of Calligraphy by David Harris

• Scribe: Artist of the Written Word by John Stevens. The ultimate in full color illustrated book of letterforms, personal work as well as type design.

• Modern Calligraphy & Hand Lettering by Lisa Engelbrecht. For crafters, Cardmakers and Journal Artists

• The Zanerian Manual of Alphabets and Engrossing Zaner-Blosser. My favorite exemplars for Copperplate/Roundhand

• The Universal Penman by George Bickham

• Join the Society for Calligraphy in Los Angeles, www.societyforcalligraphy.org or a calligraphy guild near you.