Saturday, February 21, 2026
10-noon 1-3pm
Learn the art of brush pen lettering in this welcoming workshop designed for everyone from complete beginners to returning practitioners. Learn how to create expressive script with thick and thin strokes using pressure and release techniques. You'll explore both uppercase and lowercase letters, practice spacing with short phrases, and discover how to scale and stretch this versatile style for headlines, posters, envelopes, and greeting cards. All materials are provided, and the first four registrants receive a bound handbook to take home. Perfect for adding a personal, colorful touch to your creative projects.
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We'll take a one hour lunch break to rest our hands.
Visit www.slolifestudio.com, to register.
Class fee $60​
Private Lessons
In home studio, $40 per hour. Reserve a time by emailing Mary@MJohnsonDesign.com/
CLASS
RESOURCES
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Great examples of pointed pen
lettering in this edition of the
Speedball Textbook
Best book for beginners: Speedball Textbook
Available in Art Central, Michaels or your favorite art store.
Books for lettering ideas and inspiration​​
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Scribe: Artist of the Written Word by John Stevens.
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Modern Calligraphy & Hand Lettering by Lisa Engelbrecht.
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The Zanerian Manual of Alphabets and Engrossing Zaner-Blosser. My favorite exemplars for Copperplate/Roundhand
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The Anatomy of Letters by Charles Pearce
Online Calligraphers to follow
@suzcunningham
@pascribe
@openinkstand
@jakeweidmann
@annerobincallig
@abhaycalligraphy
@inkmethis
@openinkstand
YouTube Channels​
Calligraphy Masters
OpeninkStand Art & Calligraphy
Abhay Calligraphy
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