Hand lettering for all levels! Join us for this innovative and welcoming approach to hand lettering with the talented Mr. Billy Ola Hutchinson. Participants will learn about basic penmanship and letter formation, as well as the process, materials, and layout techniques used in calligraphy.

Materials to Bring: One bottle of black ink (Pelikan® 4001 Brilliant Black is preferred), mechanical pencil, fine point Sharpie®, Strathmore® 80 lb. drawing paper (11" x 14" pad), C-Thru® B-85; 2" x 18" 8ths Graph Beveled Ruler in Inches, and small container for water.

Workshop + Materials Fee: $202.00

Date & Time: Tuesdays, May 10, 17, & 24, 2016 :: 6:30-9:30pm

Location: 375 Rhode Island St, San Francisco, CA 94103

Note: Please read over the SFCB Registration Policies before signing up for a class

REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE 3 DAYS PRIOR TO THE START DATE OF THIS WORKSHOP.

About the Instructor | Billy Ola Hutchinson

Billy creates his own line of stationery stemming from a passion for calligraphy--his penmanship has been featured in magazines, on wedding invitations, place cards, monograms and brand identities. At present, he’s working on a home-line for an exclusive luxury goods retailer in San Francisco.

Past Student Reviews:

“I loved the breadth and breeziness of the class. Billy is a fantastic instructor--I'm amazed he took us through three styles of lettering in only three classes while reminding us to relax & have fun.”

“I would take another class with him in a heartbeat.”

“I liked how Billy broke down the steps and made hand lettering accessible to everyone. He was always encouraging and positive.”