My main goal for this class is to teach you to apply the faux (fake) calligraphy technique to any quote or word you love, and be able to create a beautiful piece from it.
So, for the class project, I will be challenging you to create a piece, using this technique on a word or a short quote.

To be able to reach the project stage, we will need to go over some basics, to understand the underlying ideas behind calligraphy, which you will apply in the faux calligraphy technique and make it look like proper real calligraphy.

We will go over the following:

What is Calligraphy? (I can tell you right now, it is not the same as having pretty handwritting/cursive!)
Calligraphy vs Lettering vs Faux Calligraphy
What are basic strokes, and why do we need them?
The monoline alphabet (divided into groups of letters)
The faux calligraphy technique
Final Project

By learning this technique, you will no longer need to buy fancy cards, as you will have the skills to create them yourself! Ally this skill with any drawing or painting skill, and you will be amazed with the wonderful pieces you create!

Another thing you can use this skill on, is personalizing gifts. As you can use any type of tool (pen, pencil, paint or even engraving) you can apply the technique in any surface (assuming you use the correct type of paints for each surface, e.g. in textiles, you should use pens with specific ink for use in clothes, glass, make-up etc).

I have personalized bags, pencil cases, bread bags, made key chains personalized Christmas ornaments, and of course lots of cards using this technique.

And you will be able to do so too!

By the end of the class, remember to post your project in the project gallery! I would love to see how you project turns out, and give you some feedback on where to improve!

Caroline Rie

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