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Unsure about how to add flourishing to your calligraphy practice? I was too.

It's can be intimidating! It can also look old-fashioned or stuffy.

Over my past 11+ years of professional work as a modern calligrapher, I've grown comfortable with flourishing, both technically as well as stylistically.

Modern flourishing can be clean, elegant and beautiful.

Practicing flourishes will benefit your calligraphy overall.

And it's so fun!

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In this 40 minute course, I cover:

What does it mean to flourish for modern calligraphy vs traditional?
Exercises and drills to steady your hand
Shapes and strokes that you can build into more complex flourishes
How to steer clear of messy, crowded flourishing and create beautiful designs
Projects and ideas to help you practice

Shed your expectations of traditional calligraphy and find your way to a style that fits the way you write.

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Ideal for:

Beginning to intermediate level calligraphers.
(If you want to learn about how to use a nib, start with my intro course, Introduction to Modern Script Calligraphy.)

Tools:

You can use any kind of pen for this practice.
Check out my favorite supplies at John Neal Bookseller.

There are worksheets, drills, demos and project ideas to help you with your practice.

And I'm here to chat with you on the discussion board whenever obstacles or questions arise.

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As always, my goal is to create a relaxing, expansive, enjoyable and productive course. Flourishing can be calming and meditative. Hope you'll join!

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Carmella DeJesus

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