Classes with John Stevens | TBA
We are in the midst of sorting out space issues and will be announcing classes in the near future. Please check back or email us to be put on mailing list. Also check Cheerio Calligraphy Retreats.
or Classes with Joyce Teta
Edward Johnston (having sparked the modern calligraphy revival), developed the Foundational Hand as a teaching hand from his study of many hands: specifically 10th century carolingian. This is the "life-drawing" of calligraphy: the study of this hand being the basis to better understand all of the other types of lettering, from carolingian, black-letter, humanist miniscule & italic. It is also a beautiful hand in its own right.
Starting with letter forms, techniques & tools, we will work our way to the written page (poem, small book, or quote). Many examples and demos will be shown. A great starting point for the beginner and an incisive look at broad pen for more advanced.