Intro to Italic Calligraphy (L1)

LIVE ONLINE INTRO TO
ITALIC CALLIGRAPHY
(Beginners | Level 1)

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MAY 2024
Saturdays 4, 11, 18, 25

From 4 to 6pm AEST
From 8 to 10am CEST
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COURSE SUMMARY

— 2h x 4 Classes via Zoom
— For beginner and intermediate students
— No calligraphy experience required (L1)
— Videos available to watch for 3 months!

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INCLUDED IN THIS COURSE

— The Italic Hand minuscules
— Ascender variations
— g, d, q variations
— Introduction to ligatures
— The Italic Hand capitals (old style proportions)
— The Italic Hand capitals (constant width)
— Introduction to gradients
— Visual material list supplied
— Maria Montes personal class notes
— Exemplars provided
— Weekly suggested homework
— Feedback shared with all students

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WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?

— Professional graphic designers
— Professional typeface designers
— Graphic design students looking to expand their typographic skill set
— Calligraphers looking to refine their skills
— Anyone with an interest in letters and visual communication
— Anyone looking for a mindful, creative and meditative practice
— Type design students looking for deepening their knowledge on letter construction and ductus.

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GIFT VOUCHERS

Purchase this course and email me the person’s details, and I will create a digital voucher for your loved one. Gift vouchers are valid for 12 months only.

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MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR

Maria Montes is an independent lettering designer and illustrator specialised in branding assets and calligraphy education. Originally from Barcelona, she moved to Australia in 2006 where she currently resides.

Her multidisciplinary practice expands across brand identity, packaging illustration, custom lettering, calligraphy, fashion, art and culture. She has been teaching calligraphy since 2014 including: Copperplate, Italic, Blackletter, Carolingian, Neuland, Roman Capitals and Brush lettering.

Maria studied a Postgraduate Course in Advanced Typography in Barcelona and a Condensed Program in Typeface Design at Type@Cooper in NYC. In 2018 she released her first independent display chromatic font family called Green Fairy.

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TERMS & CONDITIONS

Cancellations are not allowed, please choose carefully. Bookings can be transferred to a friend in case you are not able to attend.

Once the payment is made, please allow 3 to 5 working days to receive my confirmation email.

All prices are in United State Dollars (USD).