Hand Lettering

 Registration is closed for this event

December 6th, 2016 6:30 PM

  • Instructor: Billy Ola Hutchinson
  • Workshop Type: Arts
  • Workshop Status: Closed
  • Workshop Start: December 6th, 2016 6:30 PM
  • Workshop End: December 20th, 2016 9:30 PM
  • Sessions: 3

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. 

Hutchinson creates his own line of stationery inspired by his passion for calligraphy. His penmanship has been featured in magazines, wedding invitations, place cards, monograms, and brand identities. At present, Hutchinson is working on a home line for an exclusive San Francisco–based luxury goods retailer. Sign up for Hand Lettering and benefit from the extensive knowledge and talent of Mr. Billy.

Materials to Bring: One bottle of black ink (Pelikan® 4001 Brilliant Black is preferred), mechanical pencil, ultra-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, December 6, 13 & 20, 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 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:

“Billy not only was a talented calligrapher and excellent instructor, he played music, danced around, and made the 3 hours super fun. He's passionate and funny and made letter practice super fun.”

“Mr. Billy is wonderful! He kept the class fun and allowed us most of the time to practice which is most important.”

“I loved the way Billy approached the class, building from fundamental strokes to more complicated letters. I also appreciated how he injected humor into the class and was supportive."

 

375 Rhode Island St
San Francisco, CA 94103-5133
United States