CALLIGRAPHY CAMP! Turning Gothic letters into Graffiti
July 15 through 19th
5 mornings; 11 am to 12:30 pm EST
Live online course via Zoom
Classes will be recorded and made available to students.
Please register by July 2 to ensure arrival of supplies. Can be later, additional shipping charges may apply.
Let’s learn Gothic letters! Gothic (aka Blackletter) is a classic, dramatic, lettering style and a great way to introduce yourself to broad edge nib calligraphy. Students will write with a professional quality cartridge pen. We will explore both traditional presentations of Gothic letters and a modern funky grafitti-inspired form. This is an excellent class for teens and young students, even adults.
MATERIALS: I feel very strongly that high quality materials are critical to success when learning calligraphy. Calligraphy is a challenging skill to learn and requires patience, persistence and of course, practice. The last thing a person new to calligraphy needs is inferior equipment that impedes the learning curve. That is why we will all be working with a standard set of quality equipment.
SUPPLY LIST:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-kuUHgjWgDMb8aK9PH8ivkJXwmMm3h5FLbStmzHhZMM/edit?usp=sharing
To purchase this class and supplies there are three options. If anything is confusing, please call! 860-550-3002:
Supply packets will not be shipped until July 5th
OPTION 1: CLASS & HANDOUTS
Class includes packet of handouts (50+ items that I have created and will be used throughout class, ie: handouts, book parts, and project materials)
Class fee of $95; Packet $25, Shipping $10
Total for Basic Class: $130
Student will acquire necessary supplies, links and resources are available on the Google doc listed above
OPTION 2: CLASS & SUPPLIES
Includes everything needed for the class, all supplies, handouts, materials.
Class fee $95, Supplies and packet $65; Shipping $12
Total Cost Class & Supplies: $172
OPTION 3: CLASS & Mixed Supply Packet
If you have some supplies, but need others, copy the order form at the supply link above, identify the items you need, email me a copy and I will invoice you for what supplies you need, either through Etsy or PayPal.
TO REGISTER
Payment options include Venmo, Paypal, check and Etsy.
PayPal: Send money to calligraphydebby@icloud.com The account will come up as Calligraphy Design Studio. Add a note that clarifies class and what hand your write with.
Credit Card: I can email you an invoice that allows you to pay with a credit card even if you don’t have a PayPal account.
Venmo: Debby-Calligraphy. Last 4 digits of cell: 3002
Add a note that clarifies class and what hand your write with.
Check: Payable to: Debby Reelitz
Mail to: 24 Silkey Road, North Granby CT 06060
Add a note that clarifies class and what hand your write with.
To enroll for the class use the secure checkout at my Etsy shop
Registration must be received a week in advance. Packages with supplies will be shipped the week prior to the start of class.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS: Please contact me before registering to determine shipping logistics, cost, timing, etc.
ONLINE INFORMATION
The class will be recorded and made available to students.
TIME: Each 90-minute class is a diverse combination of learning about the art of calligraphy, seeing samples, student lettering and creating projects. There will also be a small assignment given after each class to practice the skill that was introduced. This return to lettering later in the day is a great way to create the muscle memory that is so important to calligraphy.
Each class also builds on the class before and does not repeat the same information.



“I really enjoyed calligraphy camp this week. It was a terrific refresher and I learned some new techniques to improve my gothic lettering. It’s always a work in progress! I thought the projects were perfect for the workshop….It was fun to pull out my colored pencils again and give them a workout. Coloring in the graffiti.. was very relaxing and satisfying.