Watercolor and Calligraphy Workshop

1001 Northwest 4th Street,Gainesville FL 32601

24 January, 2021

Description

A basic calligraphy and watercolor workshop where each attendee will come out creating a handmade lettered watercolor print to take home. Workshop Length: 2 Hours Long About this Event Join local designers Caroline Staniski and Brittany Boyer (Eco Stitch & Cycle) for a hands-on lettering and watercolor workshop at Cypress and Grove Brewing Co. This workshop is geared towards beginner and intermediate hand lettering artists, designers, and creatives alike. Final piece: Spell out the phrase "Florida Native" using modern calligraphy and watercolor techniques. Who is it for? Beginners who are interested in watercolor painting and hand lettering/ modern calligraphy. What You Will Get: A two session 90 minute workshop: 1 sheet of 300 GSM watercolor paper.1 Black lettering marker to use and take homeSample Watercolors to borrow1 Watercolor Brush to take home8.5 by 11 inch frame What You Will Learn: SESSION 1-Lettering Basics Learn how to hold and use a professional brush penLearn how to build out12 lettersLearn how to create a good composition and guidelinesLearn how to create differentbrush strokesLearn good lettering practice techniquesSESSION 2- Watercolor Basics Learn how to mix colors togetherLearn how to sketch out compositionsLearn how to apply underpaintingLearn gradients Learn how to apply blending techniques