Inspired by both organic and geometric forms, Art Nouveau first appeared in Brussels in the late 1800's and quickly spread through Belgium and France and all throughout Europe. During this time, the Art Nouveau Style can be seen most prominently in furniture, textiles, architecture, interior design, glass art,  ceramics, jewelry and graphic design. Art Nouveau lettering styles took on the overall look and design of the trend of very high or very low waistlines, diagonal and triangular shapes, curved organic shapes, and long lines. In this class, we will explore the Hill House Typeface using the Speedball A-1 nib. This typeface is said to be based on the "distinctive handwriting" of Glasgow architect, Charles Rennie Mackintosh.  Come join me in getting to know the Speedball "square bent nib" through a series of warm-up exercises and let's have some fun learning this stylish asymmetrical typeface!

Topics Covered: 

• Bent nibs
• Charles Rennie Mackintosh
• Hill...

In this class, you’ll learn:

• How to letter on a tricky fabric surface, including tips for layout,
• Pens used for writing on fabric surfaces,
• How to avoid fraying and what to do if your fabric frays
• Creative uses for lettering on burlap or other fabric pieces

After joining in on this class, you’ll be equipped to confidently handle projects on burlap surfaces! 

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:

• Burlap or fabric of your choice (from the craft store or found around your home)
• Tulip Fabric Marker or something similar
• Tape
• Chalk

Homework Challenge

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In this class, you’ll learn:

• How to letter on various types of metal, including tips for layout,
• Pens and paint used for writing on metal surfaces,
• What to do if your paint does not adhere

After joining in on this class, you’ll be equipped to confidently handle projects on metal surfaces! 

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Materials Needed:

• Metal surface (from the craft store or metal found around your home)
• Posca Paint Pen
• Sharpie Oil-Based Paint Pen
• China Marker Pencil or Chalk

Homework Challenge

Want to see our students' homework? Search the hashtag #kcametal 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.

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We are learning all about monograms. A monogram has overlapping letters that connect to each other. You'll learn which letters to put in each spot for different occasions, ways you can change up the look of your monogram, and how to use the different types of monograms.

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 List:

• Pencil
• Paper
• Graph Paper

Homework Challenge:

Want to see our students homework? Search the hashtag #kcamonograms 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:

Melissa Baker

Instagram: @melissabakercalligraphy

In this class, you’ll learn:

• Types of Kraft paper and a few purposes for using them,
• Tips for lettering Kraft paper with paint pens, gel pens, brush pens, or pointed pens

After joining in on this class, you’ll be equipped to confidently handle projects on Kraft paper large or small! 

Materials Needed:

• Kraft paper (envelopes, paper, gift tags, journals, anything made from Kraft paper) 
• Posca Paint Pen (any will do, but this is my preferred paint pen)
• Brush pens
• Pointed pen and nib
• Gel pen

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 Challenge

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In this class, you’ll learn:

• How to create custom lettering on organizational products in your home,
• How to use faux calligraphy to letter with a paint pen,
• Tips for lettering on curved or flat surfaces,
• Tips for lettering on plastic and glass.

After joining in on this class, you’ll be ready to expand your creativity and show off your calligraphy skills on various surfaces to make your home more unique!

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:

• Any organizational tubs, bins, jars, or boxes that are glass or plastic
• White China Marker (optional)
• Sharpie Oil-Based Paint Pen

Homework Challenge

Want to see our students' homework? Search the hashtag #kcaorganize on Instagram to see samples from this week's homework....

In this class, you’ll learn:

• How to create the feel of calligraphy using any mono line instrument,
• Tips for keeping consistent downstrokes and thicknesses,
• Purposes for using faux calligraphy,
• Creating a “hollow” looking downstroke and tips for adding embellishments. 

After joining in on this class, you’ll be ready to expand your creativity and show off your faux calligraphy skills on paper and beyond!

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:

• Any monoline pen or marker
• Any paper

Homework Challenge

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

Ever had friends, family, or clients ask you to letter on strange surfaces and not know where to begin? Ever felt lost as to which types of paint pen to use on certain surfaces? Have the skills but not the know-how to add statement pieces to your table space? Gain the confidence to letter on “all the things” in this KCA class: Lettering Unusual Place Cards .

In this class, you’ll learn:

• Proper paint markers for lettering on various subjects
• Unusual objects that are dying to be lettered on
• Tips for lettering on uneven, round, and porous items

After joining in on this class, you’ll be well equipped to tackle special pieces for your own personal enjoyment, a sweet personalized gift, or even for your business needs!

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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Take your calligraphy and lettering skills to new heights and mediums by working with chalk and a chalkboard! Learn how to go from concept to sketch and refined chalk art, and get nice n' dusty while you're at it. We'll put our personal spins on the project by highlighting a favorite local restaurant and our most beloved dishes in the design! Chalk is fun to work with because it's so versatile and easy to edit, unlike ink. Enjoy the flexibility this old-fashioned medium has to offer.

Topics Covered

• From concept to final chalkboard design
• Refining layout ideas into tight thumbnail sketches
• Lettering vs. Calligraphy
• Typography basics 
• Chalk art best practices
• Guideline set up

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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In this class, you’ll learn:

• Preferred supplies for glass lettering,
• Two methods for achieving a high quality design from a sketch,
• How to best use a paint pen on a slick surface,
• Purposes and uses for glass letting projects. 

After joining in on this class, you’ll be well equipped to beautifully create glass signage for your own personal needs, a sweet personalized gift, or even for your business or special event!

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:

• Glass (can be any kind: window, picture frame, mirror, etc.)
• Sharpie Oil-Based Paint Pen
• White China Marker (found in craft sections and also used to mark on butcher paper)
• Pencil
• Eraser
• Grid paper
• Tape
• Glass cleaner (Windex or something similar)
• Paper towels...