This interactive and informal workshop will introduce participants to the letter families of the Chancery Cursive (Italic) alphabet using calligraphy markers and other tools. Participants will begin with the miniscule alphabet in the morning and proceed to the majuscules in the afternoon session. Following demonstrations of letters on the wall of the studio and using provided model sheets, participants will quickly gain confidence and proficiency in the creation of beautifully and properly proportioned letters. This is a relaxing and informal session for those who are new to calligraphy or lettering systems.
Lorrie Frear
The Writing is on the Wall!
Lorrie Frear
Lorrie Frear is a professor in the School of Design in the College of Art and Design at the Rochester Institute of Technology, where she teaches typography, calligraphy, and other design courses. Lorrie has conducted calligraphy workshops for a wide range of participants at locations including Wells College Book Arts Center, University of Rochester, Syracuse University, The Rochester Brainery, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, Carnegie Mellon University, MICA, and many others.
Other areas of expertise are packaging design, design systems, and experiential design. Lorrie is also committed to creating collaborative interdisciplinary learning experiences for students representing different colleges within RIT and other universities.
In all of Lorrie’s classes, there is an emphasis on interaction and fun, current design issues and challenges, creativity, critical thinking, individual development, and a passion for life-long learning.
