Modern Calligraphy Meet-Up
(Coming soon! Sign up so you'll be first to know.)
Want to try modern calligraphy? For Free?
Beginner worksheets & Monthly video call!
Maybe you're like me? Eager to put the pen to the page, then disheartened by shaky lines and splotches?
Or, too often, I don't even get started.
Enough of that!
Let's set aside time to sit down, pick up the pen, take a deep breath, and ... do it! It's the only way we'll gain confidence AND the patience to understand shaky lines and splotches are part of the process.
Plus, it's fun to hang out with creative friends.
Third Thursdays of each month from 8:30-9:20 p.m. (Mountain Time)
Here's the monthly agenda:
Warm-up Drills! - If I say it with an exclamation point, it makes them fun, right? Also, Q&A: bring your questions, we'll share ideas.
Open Practice - Play with workbooks or projects. We'll keep the mute off and screens on so we can gab while we draw. (Meditate another time!)
Demo + Show-and-Tell - New pen demo every week, then let's celebrate each other's progress and creativity to close out the fun.
All skill levels welcome! Though, beginners will want to keep in mind this is not a class series. Instead, it's a place to dip your toes, ask questions, and celebrate progress.
Free worksheets - When you sign up, I will send free ashtonink Warm-up Drills and Beginner Calligraphy worksheets. Or, feel free to use your own!
Just starting out and need some recommendations? Click here for a few of my favorites.
Yes, these are the lyrics to 'Come Together' by the Beatles. Couldn't help myself. Where else will you see 'juju eyeball' in elegant script?
With a little guidance and lots of practice, the world becomes our canvas.
The beauties of living off a dirt road. Supplies: Old minivan, pure Utah dirt
Ah, our cottage Airbnb ... ask me for the story! Supplies: Chalkboard, chalk pen
After-turkey nap time. Supplies: White board, dry erase marker (art supplies that are supposed to be for keeping the KIDS occupied)
Faux calligraphy with a glass dip pen -- coolest.pen.ever. I even like how the ink bloomed on the cheap paper!
Quick handwritten touches can elevate the everyday letter. Supplies: Metallic brush pen
The front window served as a large sign on Easter. Supplies: chalk pen, glass.
Because ... Sushi! Supplies: Micron pen, metallic and standard watercolors
Lettering and flowers - the perfect pair. Supplies: craft paper and Tombo brush pen.