Modern Calligraphy and Brush Lettering for Beginners, Ages 9-13
In this multi-week course, students will learn how to create beautiful calligraphy in the modern style, with pen, Crayola markers, and watercolor brushes.
Adina Mayo
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(18)
What's included
4 live meetings
3 in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. Students should practice the prior week’s lesson at least once or twice a day. This should only take about 15-30 minutes a day.Class Experience
Students will learn how to create beautiful calligraphy in the modern style in this multi-week course, with a pen, Crayola markers, and watercolor brushes. Previous drawing experience is beneficial but not required for this class. I love to interact and talk with my students during the creation process. I am a fun and energetic teacher, and that translates to my classroom. All feedback given is positive, and I love troubleshooting design questions the student may have. I impress upon other students that suggestions and comments are to be kept positive during the creative process. I will lead a class discussion, show visual examples of modern calligraphy to spark the imagination, and offer advice and feedback during the handwriting process. I will also be doing a live demonstration of the process, showing techniques to help form different strokes and letters, and demonstrating techniques using the different media: pen, marker, and watercolor brush. Students will learn to create lines, loops, upstrokes, and downstrokes. They will study and learn basic typography terminology: serif letters (decorative), sans-serif letters (basic), kerning (spaces between letters), and leading (spaces between lines and words). They will experiment with different pressures used to create strokes and learn the sweet spot needed for controlling the pen, marker, and brush. Week 1: Students will practice lines and loops, downstrokes, and upstrokes: with pen and marker. Practice letters: a, c, d, e, g, o, q Week 2: Practice letters: b, h, j, k, p, y, v I, l, t, u, m, n, f, v, w, r, s, x Week 3: Students will transition to brush marker and/or watercolor brush and practice the whole alphabet with a brush. We will discuss kerning and leading while practicing decorative joins; common words. The differences between serif and sans serif will be noted and demonstrated. Week 4: We will work on sketches for their inspirational quote, using decorative joins, bouncy lettering, and different serif and sans serif letters.
Learning Goals
Students will learn how to create beautiful calligraphy in the modern style, with a pen, Crayola markers, and watercolor brushes. They will learn fine motor skills and master control of pens, markers, and brushes.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
I will lead a discussion on what inspirational quotes speak to each student most. I will stress that students use appropriate language during the discourse, and comments are kept polite and on topic.
Supply List
Pens with a felt tip, like Sharpie pens or Sakura Micron pens. Crayola markers Water Brush Pen or Brush Markers, like Tombow Markers or Pentel Aqua Brush Graph Paper Watercolor Paper or Mixed Media Paper
Sources
We will look at different examples of modern calligraphy on Pinterest and Instagram, as well as Teacher Mayo’s examples.
Joined September, 2020
4.8
18reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Texas Teaching Certificate in Music/Theater/Arts
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Education from Texas Tech University
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Stephen F. Austin State University
I have taught high school art for ten years and have a Master of Art Education. Before my career as a teacher, I was a professional graphic designer for five years for the Love Advertising agency and the Houston Chronicle. Students will view different examples of modern calligraphy. I do not believe this is a sensitive or high-risk topic but have made every effort to be transparent with all expectations in this course.Reviews
Live Group Class
$12
weekly1x per week, 4 weeks
45 min
Completed by 20 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-13
3-9 learners per class
