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This class will be comprised of two 2-hour sessions, with a lunch break in between.
You’ve learned the basics and know your letterforms. Now learn how to make them even more beautiful with flourishes! But here comes the kicker: How do I do that? Do I flourish every letter? Do I make small, tight flourishes or big, loose ones? When do I stop? Help! No worries, we will cover all of that! In this class, you will learn how to flourish off of the individual letter by extending ascenders and descenders, entrance and exit strokes, and how to balance all of that on envelopes and larger pieces. You will learn the steps to make a graceful oval, how to critique our work, and exactly what to look for when you break it down. This class will help you take your envelopes and larger pieces to the next level!
Skill Level: This flourishing class is an intermediate level. Students need to have some solid experience with the pointed pen and know their letterforms. We will not talk about how to make proper letterforms, so students should know them ahead of time.
Requirements: This is a virtual workshop. Students should have the the following:
Ability to receive handouts via email and print them before the workshop.
Computer or other internet-connected device with a built-in camera.
Zoom conferencing software and familiarity with the platform. In order to access the workshop on Zoom, you will first need to download the free Zoom app (called Zoom Client for Meetings) on your tablet or computer, if you don't already have it. Click here before the workshop to download the Zoom app https://zoom.us/download. If you are new to the platform, Zoom offers tutorials here: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/categories/200101697. Please contact the Workshop Chair in advance if you are totally new to Zoom. Her contact info is in the confirmation email.
Supply List: nib holder, favorite nib, black ink, thin paper to be placed over guidelines (which are provided in the handouts). In addition, please have a notebook and pencil to jot down notes and ideas, and any basic tools you like to have on hand for lettering. We recommend the following sources for supplies:
About Instructor Suzanne Cunningham
Suzanne Cunningham is a professional calligrapher with 26 years of experience. She has taught many workshops and private lessons, including Letterworks 2017, IAMPETH 2018 and 2019 (also scheduled to teach in 2021), and numerous guilds throughout the country. She has participated in workshops taught by Master Penman Jake Weidmann, Michael Sull, Barbara Calzolari, Harvest Crittenden, Mike Kesceg, Pat Blair, and Crown Office Scribe Paul Antonio. She has also taken classes from Heather Held, Barbara Close, Bill Kemp, Angela Welch, Anne Elser, Maria Helena Hotsch, Yves Leterme, David Grimes, Phyllis Macaluso, and Karen Brooks. She specializes in Copperplate Script and enjoys adding flourishes to her calligraphy. Suzanne lives in Florence, Alabama with her husband, two daughters, and Golden Retrievers, Mabel and Dixie. You can find her on Instagram.