Thursday, May 22; 6–9pm CT
In this in-person workshop, you'll discover hand-lettering techniques with step-by-step instructions and how to illustrate a word or quote of your choice.
Hand lettering is the art of drawing letter forms. While it sounds straightforward, there are so many approaches and styles to explore—which means there are many applications for it, too!
We'll start with an introduction to hand lettering (a bit of typography, a bit of calligraphy). Next, we'll dive into the basics: techniques, letterforms, composition, balance, and experimentation. Then, we'll spend time on some beginner exercises, sketching and illustrating letters and single words to explore different styles. Finally, you'll work on your first lettering piece of a single word or phrase that you'll illustrate on postcards to take away from the workshop, along with the skills needed to continue practicing hand lettering on your own.
Level: Beginner. All skill levels are welcome.
Certificate: 3 hours, Category D
Pricing
$70/participant (10% discount for MCBA members) + $20 materials fee
$35 for BIPOC/Financial scholarship participants (10% discount for MCBA members) + $20 materials fee
MCBA offers two scholarship types for workshops—Financial Hardship Scholarships and BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) Scholarships—to honor equity and increase access and artistic opportunities for those who have historically been underrepresented in the book arts. For individuals to whom these scholarships do not apply, register at the Adult rate and, if you are able, consider making a donation when registering to support MCBA’s efforts to make scholarships available.
