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Modern Calligraphy: Fancy Hand Lettering Mini Camp!

In this 3-day mini summer camp, we'll learn the basics for the art of hand lettering and modern calligraphy.
Susy Oviedo
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5.0
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What's included

3 live meetings
2 hrs 15 mins in-class hours

Class Experience

You’ve seen it everywhere, on cards, menu boards, and even t-shirts: it’s "hand lettering" (also known as "modern calligraphy")! In this class, I will break down the basics and demystify this art so your child can level up their creations. Practice makes progress, so I have included printable practice sheets for this class. I teach using a top-down camera so learners will be able to follow step-by-step if they choose. Participation is encouraged but never forced. I will also have a slideshow going throughout the class which will display hand lettering artworks for inspiration. 

A functional understanding of cursive is a *must* for your child to get the most out of this class.

My teaching style is encouraging and inclusive. I create a safe space where learners are free to experiment artistically and ask questions. This is a free environment to chat and share art, or not—there is no pressure to share and there is no pressure to keep quiet, it’s all up to the learner!

Tuesday: We will learn the basic strokes that make up the letters, as well as begin to put those strokes together to form many letters.
Wednesday: We will continue to learn how to form the letters of the alphabet, and begin to make words.
Thursday: We will complete a beautiful final project using our new skill with modern calligraphy!

**I do a sliding scale payment for all of my classes. Please contact me if you need a discount and I will submit a refund to you no questions asked. I believe art should be accessible to all.**
Learning Goals
Students will complete a final project using the hand lettering techniques they learned in this class.
learning goal

Other Details

Supply List
Calligraphy Basics printable (a new printable file will be available each day of the camp)
Calligraphy Practice Lines printable (I recommend printing several sheets of this printable)
Markers with an ability to draw thick and thin (any marker that is not "fine tip" works well here)
Blank paper to practice on
A few pieces of white cardstock for our final project
Paint (acrylic or watercolor) for our final project
Paint brushes for our final project
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined April, 2022
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from University of Arizona
Hello there, I am Susy from The Artful Cactus, and I am so excited you’re here! 

I am a maker; I love to make art of all kinds, including: bookbinding, screenprinting, painting, illustration, sculpture, pottery, sewing, knitting… my list goes on and on. 

In 2009, I graduated from the University of Arizona with my Bachelor’s of Fine Arts with a focus on Graphic Design and Visual Communications. I had already loved art before studying it in college, but that is where I honed my skills to make art and teach others.

My goal is to teach my students with hands-on projects, so they have a finished project in their hands. I will teach them technical art concepts in a completely fun, digestible, non-judgmental way so that they feel empowered to make art. That in turn gives them the tools to express themselves and continue on to teach others.

I believe art teaches problem-solving, imagination, self confidence, technical motor skills, realistic expectations, and an appreciation for beauty found in our lives, whether man-made or in nature. 

Classes I have taught include:
Step-By-Step Drawing
Screenprinting 
Tie-Dyeing
Sunlight-Activated Dyeing
How to Make a Miniature Fairy House
Coptic Bookbinding
Oil and Acrylic Painting
Splatter Painting
Fine Art Techniques 
Contour Drawing

I would be honored to have the opportunity to teach your child!

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$40

for 3 classes
3x per week, 1 week
45 min

Completed by 4 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-12
3-6 learners per class

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