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| It's Time to Get Creative... Register for a Small Group Beginners Calligraphy Class: An Introduction to Modern Pointed Pen Hand-lettering with Lettering By Liz in downtown Boston...and other locations throughout New England, NYC & beyond! Gift Cards for Classes: a unique present for birthdays, anniversaries, engagements, thank you gifts! Purchase here Private Lessons for all ages: improving everyday writing for school, business or social hand-lettering Private Calligraphy Events: on-site for companies, birthdays, friends' nights out, bachelorette, activity clubs or date nights How do I register? CLASSES ARE HELD YEAR-ROUND on weekdays, evenings & weekends - choose from a dozen or more class options monthly! Check out the upcoming workshop CALENDAR VIEW here or see LIST VIEW below & click on register to sign up or TEXT 617.697.3011 BOSTON This month's remaining class dates are: 5.28, 5.29, 5.30 REGISTER June intro classes: 6.6, 6.7, 6.13, 6.14, 6.17, 6.21, 6.27, 6.28, 6.29 REGISTER July intro classes: 7.1, 7.2, 7.11, 7.12, 7.16, 7.17, 7.18, 7.25, 7.26, 7,27 REGISTER August intro classes: 8.1, 8.2, 8.3, 8.4, 8.5, 8.8, 8.9, 8.10, 8.12 REGISTER NEW! Four Week Intro Course THIS JUNE at The Boston Center for Adult Education: Excited to be teaching a very special 4 session beginners course on consecutive Thursday evenings from 6-8pm on 6.1, 6.8, 6.15 & 6.22 in the lovely BCAE classroom space on Arlington Street in The Back Bay REGISTER HERE only a few seats are remaining - great graduation gift! NEW YORK CITY June intro classes: Fri 6.9 @1pm; Sat 6.10 12pm; Sun 6.11 @3pm; Sun 6.25 @12pm REGISTER July intro classes: Thu 7.13 @6pm; Fri 7.14 @12pm; Sat 7.15 @12pm or 5pm REGISTER August intro classes: Sun 8.13 @4pm; Mon 8.14 @12pm REGISTER You many also check out the CALENDAR VIEW here or EMAIL with any questions or TEXT 617.697.3011 2017 New England Summer Tour Sign up for a beginners calligraphy workshop in one of these beautiful locations - select a link below or EMAIL to register: Portsmouth, New Hampshire: Friday, June 2nd, 6-9pm, Tuesday, June 20th at 6-9pm, Tuesday, July 18th at 6-9p & Friday, July 28th, 6-9pm Westport, Connecticut: Saturday, June 3rd 4-7pm or Sunday, June 4th 12-3pm Ipswich, Massachusetts: Wednesday, June 21st, 6-9pm & more summer dates TBA / email to be on alert list! Provincetown, Massachusetts: June & July Kennebunkport, Maine: July 7th 4-7pm at Lilybrooke Events Studio Newport, Rhode Island: July & August Killington, Vermont: August Ogunquit, Maine: August Nantucket, Massachusetts: September 9th - 11th back at The Artist's Association of Nantucket* {*this beautiful venue is always available for a private class during your corporate retreat, bachelorette / friends' weekend, social club outing} 2017 USA Tour EMAIL for more information OR to suggest YOUR location for an upcoming workshop! San Francisco, CA: August 2017 Las Vegas, NV: September 2017 Chicago, IL: October 2017 Austin, TX: November 2017 New Orleans, LA: Thanksgiving 2017 Nashville, TN: December 2017 About Our Beginners Classes These are focused, "one-off" SMALL GROUP workshops - no previous experience required & all materials included! ALL workshops are now 3 hours long, unless noted - with even more class materials & follow-up mentoring Enjoy the most valuable teacher/studio ratio as well as a generous take home kit! Introduction to Modern Pointed Pen Calligraphy A small group workshop designed for beginning enthusiasts, to get people inspired about the joy of pointed pen calligraphy in a relaxed, comfortable studio setting. Liz teaches the basics of the traditional technique of dipping a steel-nibbed pen into liquid acrylic ink, introducing you to her favorite beginner's lettering style "Romantic" which is my her creative interpretation of Copperplate...with a modern twist! She focuses the instruction on recommendations & suggested goals for personal practice & study following class, dozens of cool ideas for using your calligraphy skills, interactive instruction & 1-on-1 guidance What is Included with Class Registration No need to bring anything - all materials supplied: 2 pen holders / 3 steel nibs / 3 different colors of waterproof acrylic ink ...all of this is to use both during class AND to take home with you PLUS a fantastic "to go kit" with an assortment of colorful card stock, creative project ideas, practice guideline sheets of various sizes (print outs as well as emailed PDF's), in addition to an informative follow-up email that is delivered to each student following class - it includes a recap of where to buy additional calligraphy supplies, PDF versions of several hand-lettered alphabets, articles to read, videos to watch & more creative inspiration to keep you practicing at home for weeks, months & years to follow! Check out the upcoming workshop CALENDAR VIEW here Registration Fee for Intro to Pointed Pen - Boston are $125 per student for a 3 hour small group class including all materials & take home practice kit OR save $25 when you & a friend register together $225 for 2 students {choose the Pair Deal or use code FRIEND at checkout} NYC Intro to Pointed Pen Calligraphy classes are $175/pp Creative Hand-lettering on Chalkboards / Mirrors / Shells / Wood & More In this unique workshop, students will learn the techniques & tools for writing on "everything BUT paper" chalkboard lettering, writing on mirrors/glass, hand-lettering on sand dollars & oyster shells, wood, cloth & more. Each student will bring to class a handful of favorite quotes & phrases so we can practice writing / aligning / formating / embellishing the text on these cool objects and you will bring home your customized pieces as class take-aways! You will use oil paint markers, chalk & bistro markers, art markers & 5 unique hand-lettered alphabet worksheets. Bring in samples or draft ideas of upcoming projects for specific recommendations on colors/style/format from Liz THIS IS A 2 HOUR WORKSHOP & is a flat $90/pp rate including all materials & take home kit {This workshop is open to both NEW students & those who have taken the intro to pointed pen as it is different content.} EMAIL FOR MORE INFO & TO REGISTER! Intermediate Class {open to students who have completed a beginner's class} Now you are ready to take your new hand-lettering skills to the next level by learning techniques to "connect" letters in a fluid, well-spaced / kerned and aesthetically-balanced way. First, we will explore techniques to create flourishing effects and experiment with artistic effects and unique formats for a variety of popular projects! Then we will laser-focus our attention on cool envelope art effects, stylish ink color & lettering combo ideas, helpful measuring & shape tools & practical techniques for making envelope art look amazing! Bring in project samples, working drafts or concepts for upcoming pieces to receive feedback & recommendations. We will also discuss addressing etiquette, time management, list organization and Liz's favorite materials and formats. Book a 1-on-1 Class or Private Calligraphy Party for ages 10 & up! Friends' Night (or Day) Out, Small Company or Department On-site Event at your Offices or Field Trip to My Studio... for your own Calligraphy Class for a group of 4 or more friends/family/colleagues... Perfect for birthdays, showers, date night, friends night out or small company outing - both off- OR on-site events - email to discuss! Boston location / around corner from SOUTH STATION South Street near the corner of Beach Street in Boston's Leather District - *the studio is on the 3rd fl & there is no elevator* The studio/classroom is situated between South Station and Chinatown/Theater District Take the T or Commuter Rail to South Station, a 5 min walk, or a 12-15 min walk from Government Center & Park Street stations Map & parking garage listing will be sent by email with your registration Please TEXT LIZ at 617.697.3011 when you arrive at the building as she needs to walk downstairs to let you in {Please note: there is another South Street in Jamaica Plain - that is *not our location* - our zip is 02111 } As seen in: Groups & Places Liz has taught: Here are some testimonials from students "Liz! Thank you so much for an amazing class last night. I went home and literally drew all night... Your class and studio were so informative and therapeutic. I had a blast. I look forward to the next class!" - Mike M. "Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! I had such a wonderful time at your calligraphy workshop! I'm excited to get some new pens and paper today...I would love to attend a future intermediate level workshop...The class was absolutely lovely, and I so enjoyed taking a break from my usual routine to learn more about lettering, and to tap into being creative! I'm so excited to practice today! Your class and studio space were awesome! Thank you again for hosting!!" - Kate K. "Hey Liz! I took one of your classes 6 or 8 months back with my girlfriend Sandy and our friend Nicole. I've been working hard on lettering ever since your class and have absolutely fallen in love with it. It's become a part of my every day life. I've spent a lot of time learning blackletter and fraktur, but thanks to your class, I've also come a long way with cursive and whimsical styles. I recently landed my first wedding envelopes gig... Thank you for all of your teaching and inspiration. You've helped me discover a lifelong passion and hobby." - Jake R. "Thanks so much, Liz!! I had such a great time last night. That was the best $$ I've spent in a long time!! You gave me the tools and direction to start practicing...something I've always wanted to do, but wasn't quite sure where to begin. You have a gift for teaching and knowing what beginners would want to know about!! I'm looking forward to following up and perhaps attending a workshop one day or a follow up class in the fall. Thanks again!" - Marianne "Hi Liz, Thank you so much for such a special afternoon yesterday. I literally went to bed dreaming about letters and woke up with letters on my brain! I spent a lot of time as a kid doodling bubble and block letters and making up my own crazy letter shapes. So learning calligraphy is bringing back some really fun childhood memories of holding a pen to paper. I practiced last night and was amazing at the progress from just a couple of hours. I'm excited to continue learning and have fun with it. Can't wait to take your next class. Thanks for sharing your love of lettering...It is inspiring!" - Julie F. "Last night was great! I was nice to do something relaxing after a stressful day of work. Hopefully, I get better and can do it for my wedding. Thank you so much for sharing your talent! " - Sia H. "Hi Liz, Just wanted to let you know what a great time I had at your class! It was something I had tried a couple of times, but having your instruction definitely took it to the next level. Also, thank you for the materials you sent along and being so candid with your process. You are amazingly talented and I hope that you have continued success with your studio :). I'm definitely going to take another class with you down the road." - Melissa V. "Thank YOU! I already started collecting inspirational images and made a trip to the art store today! I just loved your class, it was so much fun and I learned so much. You have a wonderful energy and your love for calligraphy is contagious and inspiring... I love that you encouraged experimenting and having fun and you have a relaxed, open approach. You offered so many great and useful suggestions and I really appreciated that you were well prepared, and showed us your style and sat down and wrote next to us. You are a natural teacher, and I feel lucky to have found you and been able to take a class from you. Thank you also for your hospitality, from the tea and cookies, to the pen you gave us. If you decide to offer further classes, PLEASE let me know." - Cheryl "Thank you so much for today, it was the most fun I've had in a while! I'm a data analyst/programmer, so I'm always looking for creative outlets and I'm delighted to add calligraphy as one of them. I'm interested in the scripting class you mentioned --how do those work?" - Vivian L. "Thank you so much for these awesome resources!! Your class yesterday was amazing, I had so much fun. I think I've become calligraphy obsessed! I went home yesterday and practiced for a few hours, and even put together a Pinterest board of different styles that caught my eye for inspiration. I really like the idea of developing my own style and seeing what happens. Thanks again Liz!" - Jessica "We loved tonite!!!! Thank you for your time and talent!! You have a wonderful and warm teaching style." - Pam & daughter Jyllian "Thanks so much for a great class on Sunday-- I loved it! I am so excited to use my pens and ink and practice, practice, practice so my writing improves and no longer looks like chicken scratch! Your work is truly inspirational, and your enthusiasm for calligraphy is infectious." - Shannon J. "Thanks so much for sending this along and for an amazing class last night. I really had such a great time and even the company of the other people taking the class was excellent. I'm looking forward to practicing, picking up some supplies and following up with the intermediate class. Please keep in touch." - Katelyn "Dear Liz, Thank you so very much for the fantastic class yesterday! I have always wanted to learn calligraphy and planned on taking your class since last year, so I was very happy to finally take it. It was a lot of fun and informative and I just LOVE your artwork! My work schedule is bit crazy but if you have any classes coming up, please let me know." - Yoko "I recently took an intro to calligraphy workshop with Liz. The North End studio is cute and fun. The creative gals who work there have project samples displayed all over which was fun to check out. Liz had some great tips for beginners. I left the 2- hour class (which flew by!) excited to practice more on my own and with an added appreciation for the time and work calligraphers put into their work. This would be a fun outing to do with a couple girlfriends." - Lisa G. (via Yelp review) "Hello! I took your class just after Thanksgiving and just wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed it and also to say "thank you!" because it helped me with a Christmas present too! My grandma is 87 years old and has advanced dementia, so I was clueless about what to get her. She doesn't really have any hobbies or do a whole lot, but my sister-in-law suggested I put my new lettering skills to use and make her something to look at. My grandma always loved listening to The Messiah during the Christmas season, so I chose some text from that work. I gave it to her yesterday. She hardly put it down the whole time we were there and showing her caregiver and proudly announcing "my granddaughter made this!" Thanks for sharing your knowledge and for helping give my grandma & I a special moment." - Megan L. "I've always wanted to learn the art of calligraphy and I was looking at Liz's website admiring her work when I realized she offers calligraphy classes at her studio in the North End. I figured it would be fun and since the course was offered on a Saturday (4p - 6p). Her studio is adorable and is certainly a space that fosters creativity. I learned so much! All supplies -- ink, nibs, stylus, and paper were included. Liz took it one step further and she provided us with practice sheets, lots of grids to help, and font "maps" to help us. She even told us that if we were serious about learning more, there were several art and supply stores in the area where we could get more materials. It was totally awesome and Liz was a great teacher. Her work is awesome and she was great to work with. If you're interested in learning more about calligraphy, or if you need a calligrapher, definitely get in touch with Liz to learn more. You will be stunned by her work and her bubbly personality!!!" - Katie C. (via Yelp review) "Liz, It was such a pleasure to meet you and have the opportunity to learn your craft! You have an amazing business going and have such talent! You are such an inspiration and the girls and I (I speak for all of us- I was gushing about the class Saturday and it sold Irene and Nikki!) are in love with our take away assignments! We are taking a few weeks to practice and will then have a group practice night to see what we can learn from one another! The hope is that we all get this down and can progress to your next class! Thank you for a great starting point- enjoy your time off!" - Angela "It was wonderful meeting you on Saturday! I thoroughly enjoyed your class!!! Honestly, everything about it was perfect...I wouldn't change a thing. You inspired me to try new things and to play around with different fonts and styles. I loved your gift ideas too. This weekend, I made a birthday card for my mother - in - law instead of buying one and it was a big hit! Thanks so much for your inspiration!" - Lori |
| (above) Workshop on Martha's Vineyard - that's Liz holding the lil' sign in the center! |
