Please take a moment to read through all of our Event Details below before securing your spot. By purchasing a ticket, you're agreeing to our Event Policies, which include NO refunds.
EVENT DETAILS
Sunday, September 22nd, 2024 from 4:00-6:30pm
This ticket is for an in-person event located in Fircrest at our retail shop:
Paper Luxe Fircrest
2053 Mildred St. W.
Fircrest, WA 98466
About the workshop:
Practice Makes Penmanship
Ever wished your handwriting could be a bit more... readable? ✍️ Whether you're looking to refine your print or perfect your cursive, this class is for you! We’ll explore what “good penmanship” really means as we break down letterforms and dive into techniques that can help you transform your writing from chicken-scratch to clean, legible script (no more decoding needed!). Righties and lefties are all welcome!
What to Bring:
- Your favorite pen (gel, ballpoint, fountain, or felt tip)
- A pencil ✏️
- A hand-written grocery list (yes, really!)
What We'll Tackle:
- Mastering guidelines
- Understanding letter shapes and groups
- Techniques for consistency
- Daily practice ideas to keep you on track
You’ll leave with a handy manual packed with notes, tips, and plenty of ideas to keep that writing momentum going! 📒
Optional Writing Kit:
Want to upgrade your writing tools? We’ve got you covered! For an additional fee, you can grab a specially curated kit that includes:
- 1 Paper Luxe Ballpoint Pen
- 1 Zebra Liquid Fountain Pen 0.6mm
- 1 Sarasa Clip Standard 0.5mm Gel Pen
- 1 Blackwing Pearl Pencil
- 1 Le Pen
This kit is perfect for those looking to expand their collection and elevate their handwriting game even further!
Every attendee will receive the same instruction and guidance whether a kit is purchased or not. Purchasing a ticket with a kit will allow you to take home extra goodies. You’ll also be able to purchase items in-store during/after the workshop and receive 20% off your order.
EVENT POLICIES
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All ticket sales are FINAL. Tickets are transferable to another person, but NOT refundable or exchangeable. While we know life happens, unfortunately, due to the cost of pre-purchased materials and instructor fees, we simply cannot offer refunds or credits.
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If we do not have a minimum of 6 people registered for the workshop, we will need to cancel and refund your registration fee.
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We do occasionally take photographs and video at our workshops for sharing on social media and our website. If you are not comfortable with this, please let us know ahead of time and we will respect your wishes.
About your instructor, Chelsea Wagner:
I was the kind of kid who was into fancy words. I didn't just like them, I loved seeking out new words and trying to implement them. There was never enough vocabulary to sate my interest. I moved to Seattle in 2017 with my husband and two dogs and turned to the art world to meet new friends. On a whim, I enrolled in a copperplate calligraphy class. Words suddenly were not just stocked full of charm and meaning, they could elicit new levels of emotion when written in different styles PLUS they looked fancy! I was (and still am) hooked!
Since beginning on the penmanship path, I have become a member of the International Association of Master Penmen, Engrossers, and Teachers of Handwriting. I’ve been fortunate to study under some of the world's most celebrated calligraphers, such as Chantelle Hoffmann, Suzanne Cunningham, Kestrel Montes, Master Penman Pat Blair, Heather Held, Master Penman Harvest Crittenden, and more. They continue to encourage my growth into new scripts and ways of designing.
My personal design style can be characterized by my love of bold, bright colors (a shocker!) and my respect for historical penmanship. I often take inspiration from historical or archived calligraphy to further the craft, then meld it with modern phrasing and pops of color. Some of my favorite archives to go through include the sign painters, medieval manuscripts, and ornamental work from the Victorian era.
