(online)
This is an online workshop. All links to join will be provided once you reserve your seat.
Please be sure you can attend BOTH days before reserving your spot: Saturday, February 21 and Sunday, February 22 from 9:00am-4:00pm each day.
REGISTRATION will open soon.
Head over to Our Store when registration is open to reserve your seat!
Once you have purchased your spot you will receive an email with a packet of handouts and a link to join and attend on the Zoom platform.
Italic Variations & Florals
In this two-session class, students can create a lively variation to the italic hand and explore some florals to add to projects. Along with developing the italic hand to create visual interest, we will focus on ways to combine text and elements of design, resulting in a harmonious blending of florals and words.
Suitable for all levels, but familiarity with the italic hand is helpful.
session One:
Introduction to Italic variation with ink, then gouache. The focus will be on nuances to create a “dance” in the alphabet by altering pen angle and height. We will then begin some florals in watercolor in preparation to combine with text for finished pieces.
session two:
Working with brush and watercolor, students will be introduced to some loose floral blooms with a focus on how to make the florals stand out and create visually interesting blooms. Students will create a layout with florals and then add text* to their piece. Students are welcome to work on more than one piece.
*Students are encouraged to gather words they would like to work with. It can be a poem, a phrase, or a quote. The choice is theirs.
Supplies:
½” flat watercolor brush
A few round brushes, size 5 or 6, and a smaller size 2 or 4 (good brushes)
Brush for mixing (yucky brushes for mixing - save the nice ones for painting)
2H pencil and sharpener
Watercolors: pan or tube of your choice
See Connie’s color palettes below for reference. I like to have two of each primary color:
a warm and cool yellow
a warm and cool red
and a warm and cool blue
a pink
but work with what you have!
Watercolor paper: If you have pieces of hot and cold press paper, you can experiment with which surface you prefer
Canson XL watercolor paper is a good, readily available option
One or two pieces at least 9”x 12” in size
Favorite practice paper that will accept wet media for initial stroke practice as well as lettering
Edged pens: Speedball C-2 or equivalent size in another brand
Smaller nib sizes: 1 mm, 1 1/2mm
Favorite ink for initial practice: sumi or other black ink
Gouache: a few colors like a darker and lighter green, a warm and cool yellow, a cool and warm red, and a warm and cool blue.
cost:
Members: $TBD
Non-Members $TBD
Class size limited to TBD
A little about Connie
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refund & cancelation policy
In Person & Online Workshop:
You may cancel your registration for an in person or online workshop at any time. You will receive a full refund only if there is another student to fill your place. Your refund will be processed upon registration of the new student.
Class Cancellation
If CoC cancels an event, you will receive a full refund of your registration.
setting up your space for online instruction
This video is shared with permission. Watch for some tips on setting up a productive, comfortable space for attending a workshop on Zoom. Note: you don’t have to use your phone for a camera as suggested here - but you can try it!