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During this course, students will learn the fundamentals of hand-drawn type beginning with basic strokes to composition.

In 2018, I was given the opportunity to teach hand lettering workshops in partnership with Paper Source and I fell in love with it. The following year, I decided to branch off and begin teaching lettering independently. Leading up to my first class, I spent countless hours developing a curriculum with all of the materials necessary for new students. Creative Lettering & Design: A Comprehensive Introduction to Illustrating Letterforms is the online adaptation of my in-person workshop.

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Whether you’re well versed in lettering or brand new to the process, this class is designed for people at any skill level and is great for:

Brides who want to manage their own wedding design
Entrepreneurs interested in creating custom brand assets
Hobbyists looking to expand their repertoire

As the class progresses, more detailed techniques and concept development are covered from ideation to completion. Students attending this workshop will learn:

Type identification, anatomy, and classifications
The tools required to get started with lettering
Intro to basic strokes & brush pen calligraphy
How to creatively illustrate letterforms
Brainstorming, research, and mind mapping
Greeting card thumbnail sketching
Revising, inking, and finalizing work
Envelope addressing techniques

In the end, you’ll feel equipped with the confidence you need to continue learning lettering from home!

Ellen Toews

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