Join us this Saturday for a hand-lettering art workshop!

Occupy Detroit (Photo credit: Cocoloco Photography)

As of April 18, there are still enough capacity to accommodate about 8 more people.  No pre-registration is required, though RSVP still is encouraged.

http://letterartpdx.iriscat.info

Perfect for shops and restaurants, zines, Occupy and other political sign-making/guerrilla art, and many other applications!
When: Saturday, April 21, 9 a.m.*
Where: TaborSpace ArtSpace, 5441 SE Belmont St, Portland, OR 97215
ADVANCE REGISTRATION HIGHLY ENCOURAGED TO GUARANTEE YOUR SPOT AND TO ORDER PROPER MATERIALS -- DROP-IN ALLOWED ONLY AS SPACES PERMIT (and it will be your responsibility to provide all the necessary materials).
* From 9 to 11 a.m. we will be meeting in the ArtSpace room of TaborSpace for initial instructions and demonstrations.  You are encouraged to keep working on the project in the Copeland Commons thereafter.  The instructor will be around until 4 p.m. for individualized assistance as you may require.
RSVP recommended, though not required, by email or by calling 503-427-8269.
There are still about 8 open spots as of April 18. Drop-in welcome as long as space permits. RSVP encouraged by email (use reply link) or phone (503) 427-8269.
Age 18 and up (or 13 and up with a paying adult over 18).
Cost $45 more or less - sliding-scale - materials not included (see below).
Bring your own supplies of black markers (fine and extra fine), "H" drawing pencils, a good artist-quality eraser, a straight ruler, and a few sheets of plain white paper (and blank greeting cards if you want to make greeting cards). I've Been Framed on SE Foster and 50th is a good place to shop for these.
Review of good handwriting
Basics of lettering (serif, sans serif, courier, clearview and script, as well as CJK, Arabic, Cyrillic, Greek and/or Hebrew characters as requested)
Create your own style and typefaces
Some classic styles from the Bible and other classical works: Uncial, Miniscule, German
Word art, illuminated manuscripts and embellished letters
Project: Create a hand-illuminated zine of wisdom (a group project) and your own greeting cards (an individual project). 

Instructor: Sarah Morrigan http://iriscat.weebly.com/hand-drawn-art-menu-boards.html
Age: 18 and up (13 and up if accompanied by a responsible adult over 18).
Cost: $45 more or less (sliding-scale)
Registrations are non-refundable but transferrable at attendees' responsibility.