Calligraphy Class: Learn the Skills of Written Art!
What's included
3 live meetings
2 hrs 15 mins in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Each week the students will have a small assignment from me in relation to what we worked on that week. They will show the class their mini creation the following week if they wish to share.Class Experience
US Grade 4 - 7
Beginner Level
*Please check supply list in the class. Student need some tools for this class and I have provided some cheap options with links. Some you should already have at home* In this class, we will be using a variety of tools to create Calligraphy and study various hand and arm movements, how to hold tools, the pressure of the tool, and much more. The goal is to show techniques to students so they can make their art their own. We will have a fun activity at the end of each class and use the skills we learned in that class. At the end of the 2-weeks, students should have a better grasp ion written art and calligraphy styles. This class is very hands-on and will be a fun art class for your students. Class 1 -Icebreaker activity and introductions - History of calligraphy with them - Basics of calligraphy in this class from the movement of the pen and wrist, to the pressure of the pen or marker. - Students will learn some techniques, how to hold their markers or pens, pressure of their writing and, stroke shapes and patterns. - They will have some worksheets loaded up to class that will help their pressure and hand movement. You can print these and practice on them before the next class. Class 2 - Study different tools used and practice with them (crayola marker, sharpie, pen, and calligraphy marker) - How to use those various tools to create art, and then we will practice various words and phrases with those tools. - They will have an assignment of creating a phrase I give them in their own fonts and style and show them in the next class. Class 3 - We will practice difficult phrases and learning how to fully copy something we see and make it our own. - Practice calligraphy with paint and work on a canvas or just use sketch paper. - We will have some final practice to make sure our skills are good. I will also post cursive writing worksheets in the class for those wanting to brush up on that skill. In the final class, we will do a canvas art project together.
Other Details
Supply List
- Pencil and Printer or Drawing Paper - Markers (Crayola AND Sharpie) - A pen of any kind - (OPTIONAL) 1 Canvas - Smaller round paintbruch - 1 color acrylic paint - Calligraphy pens (this is required - all others we can do without if needed. They do not need a whole set, but at least 1 calligraphy market/pen). Here are some options of my favorite cheap calligraphy pens (My favorites are any of the Tombow ones): https://www.amazon.com/Tombow-62038-Fudenosuke-Calligraphy-Drawings/dp/B01M71S9DU/ref=sr_1_4?crid=99DHNY4S4E22&dchild=1&keywords=tombow+dual+brush+pens&qid=1599602042&sprefix=tombow%2Caps%2C205&sr=8-4 https://www.amazon.com/Calligraphy-Caricature-Illustration-Scrapbooking-Journaling/dp/B082WXWVKH/ref=sr_1_4?crid=YU9JQRMFU87J&dchild=1&keywords=calligraphy+pens&qid=1599602002&sprefix=calligraphy%2Caps%2C223&sr=8-4 https://www.amazon.com/Tombow-56188-Markers-10-Pack-Blendable/dp/B07583XVJW/ref=sr_1_2?crid=99DHNY4S4E22&dchild=1&keywords=tombow+dual+brush+pens&qid=1599602026&sprefix=tombow%2Caps%2C205&sr=8-2 https://www.amazon.com/Tombow-Markers-Secondary-10-Pack-Blendable/dp/B004DR1Z3M/ref=sr_1_9?crid=99DHNY4S4E22&dchild=1&keywords=tombow+dual+brush+pens&qid=1599602042&sprefix=tombow%2Caps%2C205&sr=8-9
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Oklahoma Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Education from Kaplan University
Bachelor's Degree from Ashford University
I have been a certified teacher in English for 4 years but I have been involved in art since I was young. I have always been the artistic one of my family and friends and have made many art pieces for people over the years. I have mastered my Calligraphy skills and I am excited to share those with the students. This will be a super fun class.
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Live Group Class
$7
weekly or $20 for 3 classes1x per week, 3 weeks
45 min
Completed by 139 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-12
5-15 learners per class