6 evenings: Thursdays
April 25; May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; 2024
7:00 to 9:00 pm EST
Live online course via Zoom
Classes will be recorded and made available to students

Registration by April 12
Can be later, additional shipping charges would apply

DESCRIPTION: This six-week course will introduce the fundamentals of the italic lettering style: branching, pen angle, letter height, capitals, and pen manipulation–all those elements that make Italic the hallmark style of calligraphy. As a means of opening the door to the vast possibilities of calligraphic design, we will write with a metal nib and progress through three sizes of nibs and letter size. We will also incorporate gold into our designs, explore numerous papers and apply basic design principles. Each class will include a project and culminate in a signature-style book.

Pre-requisite: experience with a broad-edged calligraphy tool (ie: a class in Foundational, Uncial or Blackletter).

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/16vbaB8RJhxk_19CjE8SncExtFLRu9t8Sv_Els8XOnb0/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 March 25th, 2024.

OPTION 1: CLASS & HANDOUTS
Class includes packet of handouts (60+ items that I have created and will be used throughout the 6 weeks, ie: handouts, book parts, project materials)
Class fee of $150; Packet $35, Shipping $11
Total for Basic Class: $196
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 6-week class, all supplies, handouts, materials.
Class fee $150, Supplies and packet $83; Shipping $20
Total Cost Class & Supplies: $253

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.

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.

Etsy registration

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. Recordings will be available for 6 months.

TIME: Each 2-hour 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. After each class, homework is assigned to practice the skill that was introduced. This return to lettering 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.