Creative Lettering I: Alphabet Artistry (75 Minute Class, Ages 10-13)
In this 75-minute class, you'll get creative with artistic handwriting, faux calligraphy and graffiti letters, for your journal, for cards, or just for fun. Along the way, pick up technical terms from typography and font design!
Helen J, PhD
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(232)
What's included
1 live meeting
1 hrs 15 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
In this hands-on workshop course designed for 10- to 13-year olds, we will explore various lettering styles, adding artistic touches to everyday handwriting. (14- and 15- years olds are very welcome! But the course is targeted to tweens.) The class begins with several simple techniques, then progresses to multi-step styles like graffiti letters. The course mixes demonstration, workshop time for students to practice lettering, and "5-minute challenge," an activity that I designed to spark creativity and inspiration. Vocabulary and concepts from font design are introduced during instruction and demonstration. No previous art experience is necessary; the course is designed for students who are willing to learn and try new techniques. Supplies that are available in the home can be used: plain paper, thin and thick markers or lettering pens, pencil, eraser, ruler. Learners who enjoy this class can continue in my Part II class (scroll down to see the link).
Other Details
Supply List
Students need several sheets of paper (a notebook, sketchbook, or journal works well), a pencil, a ruler and a good eraser to begin. Optional supplies include color pens, markers or pencils.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined April, 2020
4.8
232reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
As a mother with 2 creatively-inclined teens, fostering artistic expression is important to me. I love providing an outlet for kids of all backgrounds and personalities to express themselves. Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$20
per classMeets once
75 min
Completed by 548 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-15
4-10 learners per class
