How To Make Letters Dance

In this class, you'll learn how to do brush lettering in ballet script! This is a light, dancing script that is fun to write. 

You'll learn: 

• How to hold the pen

• Where to lift the pen on each letter

• How to write each letter of the script

• How to keep your letters looking thin and wispy

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:  

• Pentel touch sign pen, Tombow fudenosuke, or any other small brush pen or even pencil

• Paper

• The class guidelines

Homework: 

Your homework is to write a favorite quote with this script. Use everything we learned in class to make it! You can do different colors, different paper material, and make it unique! Please post your quote on Instagram tagging...

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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.  

Members Only: Access the Class

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Materials Needed:

  • Tombow Fudenosuke hard tip brush pen
  • printed worksheets
  • tracing paper
  • tape
  • Rhodia/...
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