Get back into writing in this Italic Calligraphy Class.
People who write calligraphy often started with Italic script — you may already taken an Italics class too!
Learn a classic, elegant style of calligraphy for your writing pleasure and creativity. In this 2-day class, you’ll practice letters following instruction and tips from an experienced calligrapher. You’ll leave class with a new calligraphy marker, practice pages, and text examples for reference.
Monday Dec 8th and Tuesday Dec 9th
1pm-4pm each day with a short break
$195
Get inspired to use this beautiful script to write mindful quotes you find, bullet journaling, and for your creative gift ideas. No matter how much experience you have with calligraphy, we’d love to have you in class!
What You’ll Learn
The best thing about any calligraphy class is that you can always apply the skills you learn to other calligraphic hands you write. In this Italic calligraphy class, you’ll learn how to:
- set up your workspace for writing and practice
- hold your pen for this style of writing
- what the different guidelines are and how to use them
- how to practice to improve more quickly
- how to change the calligraphy depending on the needs of your project
You’ll be able to pick up a pen, draw a line, and write something nice in no time. Use this for thank-you notes, cards, labels, personal projects, book inscriptions, and more.
Interested in other calligraphy classes?
I offer one and two-day workshops in several different types of calligraphy. Click below to see more classes and invite me to teach for your group!
What’s Included in this Italic Calligraphy Class
- PDF handout with notes, practice pages, and letter examples
- a double-ended calligraphy marker
- Individual help, demonstrations, and Q&A
- digital files of printable practice pages
- access to critique after class
Improve your writing (Fun Fact)
Did you know that there was an effort to make Italic calligraphy the main hand writing system in schools? Because of its speed and repetition, Italic is one of the few calligraphy scripts that can be written nicely at quicker speeds. Unfortunately, since the word “calligraphy” made administrators think of “slow writing”, the efforts were unsuccessful.
That said, if you want to learn to improve your normal writing, this would be a great place to start!
Who is this class for?
If you’ve been wanting to get back to calligraphy and would like an easy start, this is a good place for you.
This class is for people with limited or no experience writing in calligraphy. Those who have some experience but are out of practice will also benefit from this instruction!
Italic Calligraphy Class Supply List
- pencil
- ruler
- ballpoint pen
- paper for taking notes
- one or two short texts (10 words or so) to practice with
- drinking water and snacks
- a sweater if you get cold in AC!
where to Get Supplies
Most likely, you have the above supplies at home. Here are a few local suppliers I love to buy from. Clicking each link will take you to the store’s Google Maps listing:
More about the Venue
CATALYST Creative Collective is a multi-use space for various schools of art, music, and culinary. It’s located downstairs on the southwest side of the Tucson Mall, through the exterior doors near JC Penney.
Can’t Make This Class?
You can still practice calligraphy! Visit our Learn page for articles and videos about practicing calligraphy.
