April 9th, 16th, & 23rd – Lettering & Calligraphy with Robert Brown

Date: Thursday, April 9th, 16th & 23rd
Time: 5:30pm 
Price: $30/35 (or all 3 classes for $90)
Location: SOBO Studio Gallery 127 S. Boyd St.

Class Description:
These three beginning sessions of Lettering and calligraphy,, using the old method of pen and ink or the use of more modern pens and markers, deals with the fundamentals of freehand lettering that are in use today as they were many centuries ago. A brief history of the evolution of lettering and calligraphy will be discussed. Students will learn the difference between lettering and calligraphy opposed to printing and writing. By the end of the three classes students will be able to letter the full roman alphabet and Chancery Cursive while demonstrating the fundamentals of setting up a piece of calligraphy. No experience necessary.

Instructor:
Robert L. Brown graduated with a BS in Art Education from University of Dayton, where he went on to work at the University of Dayton Graphic Arts and Printing departments as a graphic designer, artist, and manager, for 27 years. Anyone receiving an Honorary Degree from University of Dayton during those 27 years, received hand lettered degrees by Robert, including Elie Wiesel, Erma Bombeck, and Jonathan Winters. He taught Technical Graphics at University of Dayton, and both lettering and calligraphy at Adult Night Classes in the Kettering Schools. A professional calligrapher for over 50 years, Robert along his wife of 50 years, Kathleen, participated in art shows and galleries throughout Florida, Ohio, Indiana, Georgia, North and South Carolina, and Virginia, winning numerous awards. He designed a mural over the entrance way of the Bay View Community Living Center located in the Veteran’s Affairs in St. Petersburg along with interior signage for different areas within the Center. Robert currently makes his home in Winter Garden, FL, enjoying creating new graphics and sharing his love of lettering and calligraphy with others.

Supply List:
Pencil, Scale (ruler). blue lined paper for practicing lettering, a flat edged nibbed pen and black Ink or flat chiseled black markers