Oct 12th
2–4pm PDT
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Japanese Brush Painting and Calligraphy
Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA 94804
Gain creativity and daily peace of mind by learning Japanese ink brush painting and calligraphy, which are deeply related to Zen. While learning fundamental brush and ink handling and brush strokes, challenge yourself to create original works of art. Required supplies for this program: *For the first class:s some bamboo brushes (At least one large bamboo brush) craft felt (approximately 24""x30"") to place under the paper paper towels or...
Thursday Oct 12th, 2–4pm Pacific Time
(6 sessions)
Holiday Calligraphy Workshop
Chicago Botanic Garden @ Online via Zoom
The Garden’s online class on creating beautiful holiday calligraphy is an enjoyable virtual experience you can take anywhere! Adorn the holidays with the beautiful, personal touch of calligraphy. Create beautiful holiday cards, gift tags, placecards, and thank-you notes. Learn to embellish your notes with such simple holiday motifs as holly, wreaths, and candles. A supply list will be sent. This class will be taught online via Zoom. All registrations...
Thursday Nov 30th, 1–3:30pm Central Time
(3 sessions)
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Virtual Interactive Japanese Ink Painting (Sumi-e)
If you are looking for a therapeutic time for yourself, or fun activities at home, please join our ink painting Sumi-e class! Here are a few things you will need to prepare for the class: Liquid Sumi Ink Sumi-e (or Calligraphy) brush(es). Washi Paper (rice paper) and Newsprint paper are preferable. However, any paper is fine for a beginner. A couple of containers with water. A couple of small dishes (or mixing ink with water) Paper...
Saturday Oct 14th, 1–2:15pm Eastern Time
Zen Calligraphy and Abstract Expression
Richmond Art Center @ Virtual Classroom
Let's gain the freedom of brush strokes that give excitement to art work. Continuous practice of Oriental brush painting makes us aware of our world and allows us to capture the spirit of the subject. Course covers basic elements including calligraphy and discipline essential to the practice of Sumi-e. Lectures, demonstrations, individual help given at each class. Sumi-e is the unique form of Asian art that has produced some of the world’s...
$70
Hand Lettering 101
General Assembly @ 225 Bush St, San Francisco, CA 94104
Do you find yourself wanting to create typography that is unique and original? Does a project you're working on require a hand lettered solution? Do you enjoy doodling and want to learn a new skill? In this workshop, we’ll cover: What is hand lettering and how can it be used The anatomy and construction of letters Basic lettering styles How to add dimension, details and decorative elements Building hand lettered compositions Techniques...
$50
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Sumi-e: Japanese Brush Painting
Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA 94804
This workshop will cover the use of paper, ink and brush. Through step by step practices of calligraphy and some seasonal sumi-e paintings, class will learn most essential strokes and techniques to paint a sumi-e/ink brush painting.
$75
Sumi-e/Ink Brush Painting
Richmond Art Center @ Virtual Classroom
Let's gain the freedom of brushstrokes that give excitement to artwork. Continuous practice of Oriental brush painting makes us aware of our world and allows us to capture the spirit of the subject. This class covers basic elements including calligraphy and discipline essential to the practice of Sumi-e. Lectures, demonstrations, individual help given at each class. Sumi-e is the unique form of Asian art that has produced some of the world’s...
$280
8 sessions
Beginner Calligraphy
Brown Fox Calligraphy @ 171 Lily St, San Francisco, CA 94102
What we'll do We will go over the basics of pointed pen calligraphy including correct hand position, understanding pressure and how it relates to ink flow, and learn uppercase and lower alphabet as well as numbers. We will also cover the fundamentals of connecting letters to form words. Classes are kept small at 10 spots to allow for individual instruction! What you'll get 1 Oblique pen holder 2 nibs (Zebra Comic G + Brause EF66) Pot of black...
$185
Thuluth
Pacific Arabic @ 55 New Montgomery St, San Francisco, CA 94105
This course is for you if you have completed: Arabic 2 at Pacific Arabic, and Arabic Calligraphy: Riq'a at Pacific Arabic (recommended) The text Alif Baa at another school In this art calligraphy class you will produce calligraphic works in the Thuluth style. The ability to read and write Arabic is a prerequisite for this course. TEXTBOOK: Any questions regarding materials for this course may be addressed...
$160
4 sessions
Humanist Bookhand
Castle In the Air @ 1805 Fourth St, Berkeley, CA 94710
This very familiar looking lettering is from late 14th century Europe. It became the basis for printed letter forms when the printing press was in its youth in the mid-1400s. In fact, the type you are reading now is based on Humanist Bookhand, also known as Foundation. This two day workshop will cover the minuscules and majuscules, punctuation, and numerals of this elegant and highly readable hand. This is a good beginning class for anyone who is...
$165
2 sessions
Introduction to Brush Lettering
New Bohemia Signs @ 281 9th St, San Francisco, CA 94103
The class includes 12 hours of teaching over two days in our shop in San Francisco - two 3-hour sections each day with a lunch break in between. At class's end, you will own a lettering quill and small sign of your own design (or of ours, if you wish), and a greater portion of wherewithal and gumption to launch a fulfilling career in sign painting! The first day: After and intro to tools and raw materials, you will practice the basic strokes of...
$300
2 sessions
