This popular writing form has been the hand of type designers, artists, poets, and royalty for hundreds of years, and with a little effort, and a bottle of ink, it can be yours. In this class you will learn the basic letterforms, and the rhythm and spacing that give Italic its distinctive appearance. You will be provided with many historical and modern examples to inspire you, and the skills you learn working with a broad-edged pen will provide a firm foundation for learning almost any calligraphic hand. No prior calligraphy experience needed.

Materials to Bring: Pad of gridded paper.

Workshop + Materials Fee: $260.00

Date & Time: Saturday & Sunday, June 11 & 12, 2016 :: 10am-4pm

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 | Judy Detrick

Judy Detrick taught calligraphy and graphic design at College of the Redwoods on the Mendocino coast for more than 30 years, and developed the Graphic Arts Certificate Program there. Active in the Bay Area calligraphy community, she teaches regularly at several Bay Area venues and throughout Northern California. She served as editor of Alphabet, the Journal of the Friends of Calligraphy 2007–2010. Her work is well represented  in the Harrison Calligraphy Collection in Special Collections at the San Francisco Public Library.

Past Student Reviews:

 "The instructor did a fantastic job, very patient and understanding."

"This was a well conducted, well organized, well presented introduction to calligraphy. Judy is clearly a master of her craft and is also a master of presenting it and guiding beginners through the first steps."

"Judy is a very good instructor with the ability to break down elements of calligraphy in way to remember even after class. She is patient and so enjoyable to watch her write."