Fountain pens can be simultaneously beautiful in their simplicity and intimidating to use, but they're a delight to write with. Worry no more, as this lesson will teach you the basics of fountain pen anatomy, filling systems, ink types, paper considerations, and basic troubleshooting. You’ll be writing with a customized pen and ink experience to your preferences in no time.

Products Mentioned

Pens

• Kaweco Sport
• Pilot Prera
• Pilot Parallel Pen
• Bluedew flex pen
• TWSBI Diamond 580

Ink

• LAMY Dark Lilac
• Waterman Inspired Blue
• Ferris Wheel Press Stroke of Midnight
• Ruby Royal Flush
• Jacques Herbin Emerald of Chivor
• Iroshizuku Yama-Budo
• Wearingeul Persephone
• Birmingham Pen Co. Chrysan Themum

Papers

• Rhodia paper
• Tomoe River Paper
• Midori MD Notebook
• Leuchtturm 1917 notebook
• Col-o-ring swatch cards

Accessories

• Tom's Studio pen cleaner
• Dr. Ph. Martin's Bombay Pen Cleaner
• Lava Soap

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If you’ve been wanting to build your confidence by adding florals to your designs, this is the class for you! Another artist shared with me that to improve my floral watercolor paintings, learning to draw was the first step. Mind blown! Follow along and I’ll guide you step by step to drawing florals in an easy-to-follow way. Relax and enjoy! You can use the techniques for greeting cards, engraving, stationery, ornaments, wall art/home decor, journaling, surface pattern design, and anything else you can imagine.

This is a series of classes with instruction for drawing flowers for every month of the year! 

March: Daffodil

April: Daisy

May: Hawthorn and Lily of the Valley

June: Rose and Honeysuckle

July: Larkspur and Water Lily

August: Gladiolus and Poppy

*Note: September through February classes were released in 2024.

 Materials Needed:

• Drawing pencil
• Fine liner pens (.1 and .5mm tips)
• Eraser
• Mixed media paper or pro layout marker paper
• Watercolor paper (hot or cold press...

Homework Hashtag: #kcaamericancursive

Intro: 

American Cursive is a form of business penmanship that will elevate even the simplest of writing assignments. Whether you are writing a letter to a friend, sending a thank you note, or addressing business correspondence, even in the digital age there is always a need for legible, formal handwriting. This two-part class will introduce you to Michael Sull’s American Cursive and give you the instruction you need to build a strong foundation of cursive handwriting skill.

Materials Needed: 

• Guide Sheets: You can print your own here (https://lanquach.com/)
• Mechanical Pencil: GraphGear 500 Pentel 0.5 (my personal favorite)
• Eraser: kneaded erasers are excellent for final projects that need a delicate touch. White erasers are also excellent.
• Cardstock: If you are working on a final project such as a card or bookmark, be sure to use the best paper you can afford. Cardstock that is 32 lb. or higher will make a quality presentation.
• Pigma Mic...

If you’ve been wanting to build your confidence by adding florals to your designs, this is the class for you! Another artist shared with me that to improve my floral watercolor paintings, learning to draw was the first step. Mind blown! Follow along and I’ll guide you step by step to drawing florals in an easy-to-follow way. Relax and enjoy! You can use the techniques for greeting cards, engraving, stationery, ornaments, wall art/home decor, journaling, surface pattern design, and anything else you can imagine.

This is a series of classes with a class for every month of the year!

September: Aster and Morning Glory

October: Cosmos

November: Chrysanthemum and Peony

December: Holly and Narcissus

January: Carnation

February: African Violet

March-August to be released in 2025.

 Materials Needed:

• Drawing pencil
• Fine liner pens (.1 and .5mm tips)
• Eraser
• Mixed media paper or pro layout marker paper
• Watercolor paper (hot or cold press) for finished art work

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Homework Hashtag: #kcalayflatjournal

Intro:

Whether this is your first bookbinding class or you are an experienced binder, the journal you make will be unique to you. This journal is versatile, it can be made any size and with a horizontal or vertical orientation. You will learn the link stitch, the kettle stitch and other bookbinding terms. I hope you fall in love with bookbinding!

Materials Needed:

• Paper for signatures
• Signature wrappers (optional)
• Thicker cover paper - watercolor paper, card stock, file folder, etc.
• PVA glue or glue of choice
• Glue brush
• Needle, curved if possible
• Thread - waxed linen or waxed alternative
• Paper clips
• 2 binder clips
• Sharp craft knife
• Bone folder
• Scrap paper
• Graph paper
• Awl
• Ruler
• Pencil, eraser

Want to join us for class? It's offered on-demand and available now for all Tier 2 students.  Some classes are also available to Tier 1 students. Click here to see the Tier 1 Class Listing.  

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Homework Hashtag: #kcabirthdaycard

Intro:

If you’ve been wanting to add a level of sophistication to the greeting cards you make, or you’ve never tried to make one but want to learn, this class will show you step by step. Making cards by hand to sell or gift infuses your personality into what you’ve made and is also very gratifying when you know how your creation has touched another person’s heart. By the end of this class, you will know how to make a feminine and masculine layered birthday card that’s perfect for celebrating the recipient!

Materials Needed:

• Brush pens
• Gel pens
• Micron or fine liner pens
• Nib and ink of choice
• Heavyweight cardstock - 80-110 lb
• Scrapbook, vellum, or patterned paper
• Scoring tool and board
• Paper trimmer
• Permanent adhesive - tape runner, glue stick or liquid glue
• Ephemera, embellishments such as ribbon, rhinestones or pearls
• Coordinating envelope
• Paper corner punch

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Homework Hashtag: #kcaquillcutter

Intro:

Find out how cutting your own pens can improve your connection to your writing as we take a deep dive into the art of pen cutting. Have you ever looked at a picture of somebody writing with a feather, and wondered: "How did they do that?" All of your questions can be answered with this course! In this easy-to-understand class, we'll take the mystery out of this traditional craft and bring it back into our every day lives. We'll be covering topics like:

• Gathering feathers the ethical way
• Preparing and storing your quills
• Cutting pens from quills
• Writing with quills and more!

Materials Needed:

• Washing tub large enough to hold feathers
• White vinegar
• Mild dish soap (Dawn, or similar)
• Heat-resistant rubber gloves
• Jar of distilled or rain-water
• Can of fine sand (Deep enough to cover the hollow part of your longest feather)
• Nitrile/Latex gloves
• Small size crochet hook
• Pinion feathers from goose, swan, turkey, etc.
• X-Acto knife wi
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Homework hashtag: #kcafrompentoprofit

Introduction

Have you been wondering how to sell your beautiful calligraphy designs in stores, at markets or online? This class is perfect for you! Selling your products can be very intimidating and it can be hard to know where to start!

Materials Needed

Pen and paper to take notes!

Want to join us for class? It's offered on-demand and available now for all Tier 2 students.  Some classes are also available to Tier 1 students. Click here to see the Tier 1 Class Listing.  

How to Access Your Members-Only Class:

• Go to www.kallicampacademy.com
• Log in to your account
• Click on Classroom
• Click on Tier 2 Classes - Class Archive

Enroll

Class Details

In this class, we will cover:

1. Markets

• Supplies Needed
• How to find the right markets
• Pricing and Inventory requirements
• General Tips and Tricks
• Pricing/Inventory

2. Retail

• Wholesale vs. Consignment
• Tips to make contact
• Advantages/disadvantages of retail

3. Online

• Your per...

Homework Hashtag: #kcawildwoodscript

We loved seeing our students who attended the live class! For those who missed it, enjoy the recording of this lesson. Are you interested in taking a full course on this script? Please send us an email and let us know!

Intro:

Italian-hand is such an imaginative script! It's unique look gives it an imaginative feel, and it is as fun to write as it looks. In this class, we will discuss what makes Italian hand unique, a brief history, as well as some beginner marks to get started. We'll also discuss letting go of perfectionism and a few tips to creating your own style.

Want to join us for class? It's offered on-demand and available now for all Tier 2 students.  Some classes are also available to Tier 1 students. Click here to see the Tier 1 Class Listing.  

How to Access Your Members-Only Class:

• Go to www.kallicampacademy.com
• Log in to your account
• Click on Classroom
• Click on Tier 2 Classes - Class Archive
  
• Click on Different Calligraphy Scr...

Homework Hashtag: #kcacolorblending

Intro:

Designer and calligrapher Lonna Yen teaches her unique color blending techniques–ombre, diffuse, and gilding– for your calligraphy. She shares meticulous, step-by-step instructions to create results that deepen the impression of the scripted word.

Materials Needed:

• Coliro Colors
  • Ombré Blend: Midnight Blue and Sky Blue
  • Diffuse Blend: Sunbeam and Supernova
  • Gilding Blend: Sunbeam, Midnight Blue and Supernova
• Paint Brushes
• Pen Holder and Nib
• Watercolor Paper (90lbs)
• Letter Ink Guide (Link: https://inkfurie.com/product/guide/)  
• Iris Script (Link: https://inkfurie.com/product/iris-script-modern-calligraphy-workbook-digital-download/

Want to join us for class? It's offered on-demand and available now for all Tier 2 students.  Some classes are also available to Tier 1 students. Click here to see the Tier 1 Class Listing.  

How to Access Your Members-Only Class:

• Go to www.kallicampacademy.com
• Log in to your account
• Clic
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