Introduction to Calligraphy Workshop at The Figge in January!

I am so very excited to be offering a beginning course in calligraphy this coming January at The Figge. Please check out there education website for this course and others coming up by CLICKING HERE.

HERE IS THE LISTING FROM THEIR SITE:

CALIGRAPHY WORKSHOP BEG/INT
Instructor: Amy Nielsen
Saturday, January 17, 10 am-2 pm   
$40/member; $50/non-member

Here is the list of supplies:

Supplies:

Two 3.5 size black Marvy or other brand felt tip calligraphy markers

2 double-ended calligraphy markers (1 black and one color)

1 each Schaefer or other brand 3 nib calligraphic fountain pen set with ink cartridges

1 each calligraphy practice paper pad and or

3-4 sheets quality writing papers (white or soft colors)

Regular white 8 ½ X 11 computer paper (Bring lots because this is what we will practice on) 

Most of all bring a smile and lots of patience with yourself as this is an art where you must practice, practice, practice  

**Students should bring a sack lunch

Take your handwriting from ordinary to extraordinary! Quad City artist and calligrapher Amy Nielsen will lead students in a creative study of the formal alphabet, which is one of the most important basic alphabets in western calligraphy. Using steel and felt-tipped pens, you’ll develop an understanding of all the basics to be able to write a formal alphabet with a flourish!