Add dimension and vitality to your work as you engage in a surprising and visceral experience in lettering. Would you ever think of using popsicle sticks, wood veneer, wooden coffee stirrers and twigs to create calligraphy? Turning such common objects into lettering tools generates playfulness and innovative work.

We will begin with spontaneous mark making using wide and thin tools as well as the edge of tools on rough, smooth and laid papers. Using this fresh energy we will create calligraphy pieces with layers of letters to make works of depth and rich texture. We will fill in counter spaces with color, letter with color and add contrast by using different tools. You will leave the class feeling more comfortable to explore unknown territories of creativity. You will have the confidence to take productive risks and gain curiosity about the next lettering tools you might find.

This is a one or two-day workshop. For a two-day workshop the second day will be combining pen-based and wooden tool-based letters into designs. For an information package please call 707-528-1723 or send an email.

Past teaching engagements

Current Workshops:

Nature, Art & Calligraphy
Raw Energy
Subtle Colors in the Night
Using Wooden Tools
Sink Art
Color Me Beas