Lettering with Brush Markers - Get Creative! NEW! In-Store Class Nov 14

Lettering with Brush Markers - Get Creative! NEW! In-Store Class
Friday, November 14, 1-4pm
Instructor: Renee Jorgensen
Limit: 6 students. All participants must be 15 years or older.

Class Details

Explore the versatile and creative world of brush markers in this introductory class with artist and calligrapher Renee Jorgensen. Renee uses brush markers, augmented by water brushes and gel pens, to create beautiful lettering and designs on cards, book plates, bookmarks, weather grams, journals – anything with a flat surface. She finds the markers to be a playful tool that encourages individual creativity.

The focused class exercises are designed to teach you how to control and smoothly create lines of varying thicknesses. (Hand position and brush angle are key.) Renee demonstrates letter shapes using modern, loose brush lettering styles, after which you’ll practice the strokes individually before combining them into letters and words. The simple letterforms used in the class makes it easy to experiment with your writing through creative word choices, different shapes, and color combinations (the fun stuff!). Throughout, Renee provides one-on-one support and personalized feedback on creative choices and the fine nuances of the techniques.

Renee has some favorite calligraphy techniques – such as mixing and layering colors, creating drop shadows, and strategically adding strokes of white – that she uses over and over again in her art, and she shares them with the class. She also uses water brushes in an unusual way to create what she calls “on demand” color mixing.

You’ll leave class with enhanced lettering and drawing skills, and a decorative message or drawing that you’ve personally created by applying these new techniques. Brilliant!

An email will be sent to participants the Monday before the class. Classes with homework may receive pre-class info earlier.  No email? Double check the email address you entered when you registered and your SPAM folder. Due to SPAM filters and inbox settings, we cannot guarantee you will see, read, or open these emails. Two Hands Paperie assumes no responsibility for non-attendance of a class. Contact twohandsclasses@gmail.com with any class questions and see our Class Policies page for more information. 

Class Materials

Please bring the following materials:

• A short, favorite saying, a one line quip, or a wish you’d like to write and decorate
  
• Optional: apron

Class Materials Include:

• Handouts, alphabet examples, guide sheets etc
• Various paper sheets (smooth, rough etc) paper sample packs, watercolor paper cards, bookmarks
  
• Brush marker, paint pens, water brushes, pencils, rulers, + other small tools and supplies

Class Refund/Cancellation Policy

Cancellations made up to 14 days prior to the first class meeting will be refunded or, at the participant's option, used to pay for another class. Two Hands Paperie will retain a $10 processing fee for EACH class cancelled by a participant. After 14 days, there is no refund or credit. In addition, the fee for a class cancelled within this 14-day timeframe by a participant cannot be transferred to pay for another class. These policies are to ensure that teachers are compensated for their investment in materials and in time spent preparing for the class. We reserve the right to cancel a class if fewer than 3 students enroll 48 hours prior to the scheduled class time. If for any reason Two Hands Paperie cancels a class, students will be called at the phone number on file and refunded the FULL class fee.

Instructor Bio

Renee Jorgensen is an artist and illustrator with degrees and certifications in commercial art, graphic design, and botanical illustration. She’s also certified as an American Cursive Handwriting instructor. In addition, Renee has studied various forms of calligraphy. She has a particular reverence for the art of Medieval Illumination, which inspired her to develop her own modern style of the traditional illuminated alphabet. It’s not surprising that she combines her love of nature and the written word in the classes she teaches. Renee’s art is enjoyed in private collections and a variety of publications for gardening communities. Learn more about Renee on her website: reneejorgensenartist.com.