SUMMARY
This program celebrates the art of the doodle! As a calligrapher, I use doodles all the time in my work, so when I introduce this program, I talk with the participants about patterns and how calligraphers use them. Or, some today call it Zentangle. I’m not certified in Zentangle and won’t use that in the description. (One of the founders of Zentangle is a calligrapher.)

Can be either a 60 or 90-minute program:
Cost for 60-minute: $175
Cost for 90-minute: $195

Materials fee varies based on format.

Class size:
Online, up to the library.
In-person, 20 participants. 

In-person classes do have a mileage reimbursement fee from my studio in North Granby, Connecticut, to the class location and back. I follow the IRS mileage reimbursement rate.

60-MINUTE PROGRAM
Fee: $175
If I am providing materials, cost is $20 per program. Participants do not keep the pens.

If libraries provide the pens and drawing paper, there is no supply fee.

Participants will create a black and white doodle art inspired by Vincent Van Gogh’s famous painting, Starry Night.

Materials:

  • Doodle Idea handouts created and provided by Debby Reelitz 
  • Pencil
  • Writing Instrument. Pigma Graphic 1 “bullet”      (NOT chisel)
    Pigma offers a lot of variations. This is the specific one I prefer for students. It won’t bleed when wet.
  • https://www.jerrysartarama.com/pigma-micron-graphic-pens
  • A nice piece of drawing paper, approximately 8×10”. A nice cotton resume paper also works well. 

POSSIBLE DESCRIPTION FOR MARKETING

Starry Night, Black and White, 60-minute

Let’s get inspired by Van Gogh’s famous painting, Starry Night, and create a doodle doppelganger with lines, patterns and swirls. Calligrapher, Debby Reelitz, will guide us on this doodling adventure across the night sky.

90-MINUTE PROGRAM
Fee: $195
If I am providing materials, cost is $25 per program. Participants do not keep the pens.

If libraries provide the pens, watercolor paper, and watercolor palettes, there is no supply fee.

Participants start by creating a black and white doodle like the 60-minute program, then use watercolors to add color to their artwork.

Materials for the 90-minute:

  • Doodle Idea handouts created by Debby Reelitz (digital files)
  • Pencil
  • Writing Instrument. Pigma Graphic 1 “bullet”      (NOT chisel)
    Pigma offers a lot of variations. This is the specific one I prefer for students. It won’t bleed when wet.
    https://www.jerrysartarama.com/pigma-micron-graphic-pens
  • A piece of high-quality watercolor paper. I’m a big fan of Arches Hot Press watercolor. 90 lb weight is wonderful. A full sheet of 22×30 Arches watercolor paper can be cut into 6 pieces approximately 7.5 x 10″
  • Watercolor paints. Some people have these at home. Some libraries loan these out to patrons. If I providing materials, I will provide several palettes.

POSSIBLE DESCRIPTION FOR MARKETING

Starry Night, Color, 90-minute
Let’s get inspired by Van Gogh’s famous painting, Starry Night, and create a doodle doppelganger with lines, patterns and color. Calligrapher, Debby Reelitz, will guide us on this artistic adventure across the night sky.

I’m happy to answer questions.
I’ve thrown out a lot of information!
860-550-3002