School of Botanical Art & Illustration www.botanicgardens.org/education/school-botanical-art-illustration
Pencil I Learn to Draw! Learn the skills of careful observation and realistic drawing in graphite pencil. Tuesdays March 26, April 2, 16, 23, 30, 9-12pm
Drawing on Tradition: Nature Notes of an Edwardian Lady: Edith Holden Tuesdays March 26, April 2,16, 23, 30, 1-4pm
Pen & Ink I Pen and ink is at the heart of botanical illustration. Step-by-step instruction will give you the foundation to draw any botanical subject accurately and skillfully. Wednesdays April 17, 24, May 1, 8, 15, 1-4pm
Improve Your Handwriting Develop and improve your handwriting skills while exploring and applying the American Cursive handwriting style Tuesdays May 7, 14, 21, 28, June 4, 6-9pm
Drawing on Tradition: Poetry of Flowers: Emily Dickenson's Garden Fridays June 7, 14, 21, 28, July 12, 6-9pm
Lakewood Heritage Center www.lakewood.org/heritage center Modern Uncial - Celtic Lettering This antique calligraphic style is favored due to its rounded letters and chunky serifs. Uncial greatly inspired many artists of the Art Nouveaux movement in the early 20th century. Learn and explore these beautiful letterforms, how to prepare and maintain the broad edged nib, create guide sheets and more! Saturdays June 2-16, 1-4pm
Introduction to the Italic Hand This workshop offers a solid foundation learning the Italic lettering style. You will be introduced to letter spacing, proper use of calligraphic materials, and finish with color exploration. Saturdays June 15-29, 1-4pm
Pointed Pen Basics What supplies are use for pointed pen calligraphy? Discover and explore what style of handles are available, the variety of points, inks, paints, and papers are used by the calligrapher. Plenty of time for hands-on mark making too! Sunday July 21, 1-4pm
The Romance of Penmanship: Spencerian This beautiful lettering style employs the pointed nib, good ink and the right paper! Learn how create the beautiful alphabet in the Spencerian hand and discover the many ways this beautiful lettering is used for today's needs. Sundays July 27-Aug 10, 1-4pm