WEEKEND WORKSHOP: Modern Script and Flourishing - A 2-Day Workshop with Suzanne Cunningham

PLEASE NOTE: *** THERE ARE 2 SEPARATE DATES FOR THIS WORKSHOP AND BOTH ARE 2 DAYS IN DURATION***

DAY 1: Modern Script Variations
Many people think modern calligraphy is a “no rules, free-for-all” style of calligraphy. That is not the case! There are several rules that need to be followed to make modern script as beautiful as it can be. In this class, you will learn how to write in a contemporary script, breaking down each letter to learn the proper form. You will also learn the different nuances that make a contemporary style and an organic style different from each other. You will then learn two modern variations called Opus Vertical and Florence Script. These styles are not as formal as Copperplate, but more structured than modern script. It’s a perfect combination of both! We will go over both minuscules and majuscules to learn this unique style of calligraphy.

DAY 2: The Art of the Oval:
You’ve learned the basics and know your letterforms. Now learn how to make them even more beautiful with flourishes! But here comes the kicker: How do I do that? Do I flourish every letter? Do I make small, tight flourishes or big, loose ones? When do I stop? Help! No worries, we will cover all of that! In this class, you will learn how to flourish off of the individual letter by extending ascenders and descenders, entrance and exit strokes, and how to balance all of that on envelopes and larger pieces. You will learn the steps to make a graceful oval, how to critique our work, and exactly what to look for when you break it down. This class will help you take your envelopes and larger pieces to the next level!

AVAILABLE DATES, REGISTRATION and ONLINE PAYMENT:
COST: $125, MAXIMUM of 20 participants per session

DATE 1:
WHEN: August 29 & 30, 2020 from 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. each day
WHERE: Newspring Art Studio, 8945 Long Point #100, Houston, Texas 77055
REGISTER: Registration opens mo/day/2020 at 12:00 pm CST. Register and Pay here (LINK). You are not registered until you have paid and received an email confirmation from the Guild.

DATE 2:
WHEN: August 31 & September 1, 2020 from 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. each day
WHERE: Houston Marriott Westchase, 2900 Briarpark Dr, Houston, TX 77042
REGISTER: Registration opens mo/day/2020 at 12:00 pm CST. Register and Pay here (LINK). You are not registered until you have paid and received an email confirmation from the Guild.

INSTRUCTOR: Suzanne Cunningham
Suzanne Cunningham is a professional calligrapher with 26 years of experience. She has taught many workshops and private lessons, including Letterworks 2017, IAMPETH 2018 and 2019 (also scheduled to teach in 2020 and 2021), and numerous guilds throughout the country. Her 2020 teaching schedule includes 17 workshops. She has participated in workshops taught by Master Penman Jake Weidmann, Michael Sull, Barbara Calzolari, Harvest Crittenden, Mike Kesceg, Pat Blair, and Crown Office Scribe Paul Antonio. She has also taken classes from Heather Held, Barbara Close, Bill Kemp, Angela Welch, Anne Elser, Maria Helena Hotsch, Yves Leterme, David Grimes, Phyllis Macaluso, and Karen Brooks. She specializes in Copperplate Script and enjoys adding flourishes to her calligraphy. Suzanne lives in Florence, Alabama with her husband, two daughters, and Golden Retrievers, Mabel and Dixie. You can find her on Instagram at www.instagram.com/suzcunningham.

Questions: Contact [email protected]