Intro to Brush Lettering Class

Ready to try Modern Calligraphy? In this class we'll be learning the fundamentals of brush lettering based off Malka's signature calligraphy style! Just watch her easy-to-follow steps and before you know it you'll be on your way to lettering a favorite quote of your own beautifully! Can't wait to see how you incorporate your own handwriting and flair to create a piece that is uniquely yours!

Topics Covered:

• modern calligraphy background
• brush pen mechanics and technique
• key lettering terminology
• fundamental strokes
• letterform breakdown and guides
• composition tips & creation
• review of critique process

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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Materials Needed:

• Tombow Fudenosuke hard tip brush pen
• printed worksheets
• tracing paper
• tape
• Rhodia/ Fabriano graph/ dotted paper (if desired)
• pencil
• eraser
• ruler

Homework Challenge

Want to see our students' homework? Search the hashtag #kcabrush on Instagram to see samples from this week's homework. Our students who participate in this challenge get entered into a drawing to win prizes.

 Instructor: Malka Klein

Website: malkaklein.com

Instagram: @malkaklein