I have just been thinking about all the wonderful results from my students in the Calligra-Fun class and it has spurred me on to think about an online calligraphy class. I would go into this with some trepidation wondering if people would think it was too hard, too much practice, not fun enough, not what they expected---all those things keep rolling around in my mind. And also with me not right there to tweak little strokes and to give constructive advice. But I have a passion for calligraphy and teaching people to catch the spirit of this wonderful ancient and historical art that has been around really from the beginning of written history. Like I said in the video, calligraphy is a journey, it is a marathon and not a sprint but, oh!, the rewards for those who condition themselves, persevere and stay in the race. It will change your artistic life. And the journey is fun and exciting! It never gets old, and there is always something else to learn.
So below is a little vlog with some thoughts and examples I have about filming a class and the progression that I am planning to take. I want it to be fun along the way with color and a stopover for some embellishments and doodlings. So here is a little demo.
UPDATE : I just found out from Jane Farr, a wonderful calligrapher and blog buddy, informed me that these Parallel Pens (shown in the video) can actually be filled with archival and lightfast fluids and can be used for just about every calligraphy project you might have. Yea!!! I will study up on this one!
Update #2--Check out Sue Krei today. What a great Journal page and some great Calligra-FUN letters!!
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ReplyDeleteJust found your blog through a link on Prairie Emporium...your calligra fun class does look like fun. I've learned calligraphy (the formal kind) years ago...so this would be a fun, whimsical twist to that. I signed up on Creative Workshops and look forward to exploring the site and workshops.
-Cindy
Martha, you are such a wonderful teacher. I would most definitely be interested in learning the formal calligraphy.
ReplyDeleteI think this is a wonderful idea Martha, and you would be an excellent teacher! Letter on....
ReplyDeleteI'd be interested...now to just find the time...
ReplyDeleteHi Martha! You know that I am in for sure! I'd love to take this class and hope that you get enough interest that you go ahead with it. I will sign up!! Your Calligrafun class is wonderful and I'm sure this one will be too!!
ReplyDeleteHave a happy day!
i havent taken your other class but i would be very interested in the one you are now thinking about. i have always loved the look of calligraphy but have been unable to produce it.
ReplyDeletei definatly think the class is a great idea!
oh martha, i sure whatever you do it will be wonderful. can't help but be coming from you. i had to admit i am woefully behind in the calligra fun class since i've been out town so much! i have finally carved out some time this week to play around with the lessons!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Martha!!!!
ReplyDeleteI would love to take a calligraphy class. I have played around with it since I was little, I took a calligraphy class for kids around 12 years old and really enjoyed trying back then. I know I don't do it correct now I have just played around with the little I learned. I would love to learn the real way. I love to play with letters. Your Calligra-fun class has been a blast. I am getting better and better. Thank-you for providing us with your workshop!
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i say "go for it"!! you're the perfect one to be teaching this!! :)
ReplyDeleteMartha: Yes! I would love to take your formal class, can I get extra-hours-in-the-day with that? lol! You are a great teacher and I am enjoying CalligraFUN. I have nothing to show yet, hope I will soon.
ReplyDeleteCount me in for a more formal class too. That's just what I have been looking for! I just signed up for your Calligrafun class yesterday. I think I know someone else eho might take the more serioius class as well
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