This is an in-person workshop. All students and the instructor must show proof of vaccination against Covid-19 and agree to wear a mask for the duration of the class unless otherwise announced by SFCB. If you choose to complete the registration process you are agreeing to these terms.

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

Hutchinson creates her own line of stationery inspired by her passion for calligraphy. Her lettering has been featured in magazines, wedding invitations, place cards, monograms, and brand identities. Sign up for Hand Lettering and benefit from the extensive knowledge and talent of Billy.

Materials to Bring: 

Mechanical pencil
Ultra Fine Point Sharpie preferably in red but any color would do
C-Thru® B-85; 2" x 18" 8ths Graph Beveled Ruler in Inches

Workshop Fee (includes materials fee): $280
Scholarships available; click here to apply

Date & Time: Thursdays, July 7, 14 & 21, 2022 :: 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's passion for lettering began in pre-school with the assistance of Mommy Billie. Billy and Billie spent hours shaping letter forms day in and day out. Later in life, Little Billy parlayed that lettering passion into a calligraphic profession, creating a petit line of stationery, penning custom lettering for clients, designing a line of porcelain for San Francisco's luxury speciality store, Gump’s and of course as an instructor at SFCB—taking students through those first step Little Billy took with Big Billie. Start your new journey with Little Billy at SFCB.

Past Student Reviews:

“If I could take this class again, I would do it in a heartbeat. I wish Billy would have a second class!!”

“I was inspired by Billy's work and I truly appreciate Billy's way of teaching - very patient, inspiring and willing to accommodate our requests (what we want to see in calligraphy), and Billy is TONS of fun!”

"Billy not only did a great job introducing us to the basics, but also took a lot of time to emphasize that we can make what we want of it, and to not let go of the fun of it. It's a rigid art form, but it doesn't have to be as intimidating as some make it out to be.”