Intuitive Empath, Artist, & Instructor
Saturday, August 08, 2015
Wednesday, June 24, 2015
Handmade Envelopes
I've had a wonderful time lately creating envelopes out of pages from vintage illustrated books.
Each piece is completely unique and can be folded in a variety of ways.
This process invites you to become more inventive in small, manageable chunks. It's just a little envelope, right?
There are color, composition, and placement choices to be made and as long as your envelope is at least 3.5 inches tall and 5 inches wide, the U.S. Post should deliver it fine.
This process of finding, folding, lettering, and stamping makes a trip to the mailbox a magical adventure.
I feel like a little kid standing by the box and wishing my personal expression a safe journey to someone I care about. It's an intimate experience touched by many hands.
Sunday, June 14, 2015
Cursive Crush Weekend Workshop: June 20-21st, 2015
The speed of digital communication today has gifted us with more time to pursue things we love. But somewhere along the way, we’ve forgotten how good it feels to use a writing instrument to record our thoughts for ourselves and to those we love. Writing, and the time it takes to produce letterforms, is good for the body, mind, and spirit. It is also a gift to the recipient, who holds your elevated thoughts in their hands, literally, and with far more consideration and pause than through a text or email.
The child of Spencerian calligraphy, Cursive Handwriting is not forgotten, because we have made a table for you to come join us in two fun and joyous days of lettering. Students will learn (or re-learn!) capitals and lower case letterforms, through formal exercises in structure, rhythm and flow - all standards similar to those taught not that long ago.
Day one is spent on spacing and lower case characters. Day two we’ll dance with capitals and dive right into an envelope addressing/letter writing project. Both days we’ll take an hour break for lunch. This workshop is suitable for calligraphers, tweens, and all adults.
Supply List:
Paper:
- Bienfang Graphics 360 9''x12'' Marker Pad
or Borden & Riley 9’’x12’’ 100s Smooth Cotton Comp Pad
- Rhodia Lined No 18 Pad
Pens:
- Pentel Slicci 025 pen
- Pentel Hybrid Technica pen
These pens come in a variety of thicknesses. You’ll want to have variety and choose something that writes very fine like the Slicci and have a slightly thicker width pen to see what feels right for you.
- Your favorite/preferred pens from home. Can be fine or medium point. Ballpoint, rollerball, gel pens, etc. All are welcome and suitable for this class.
Stationary:
- Envelopes and stationary paper at least 5-10 envelopes/sheets
- Feel free to bring in embellishments like stickers and stamps!
Misc:
- Mechanical Pencil
- Eraser
- Metal ruler
- Xacto Blades/knife
- Self-healing cutting mat (or the back of a pad of paper)
$160.00
Additional Information
| SKU | ARTZ1570 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Anne Elser |
| Department Name | ART CLASSES & WORKSHOPS |
| Store Location | Ponce City Market |
Monday, February 09, 2015
2015 Valentine's Day Cards
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Happy Valentines Day from my hands to yours.
Click the link below to see how many mailboxes you can make happy this year!
Love to all,
~Anne
Friday, January 02, 2015
New Anne Elser Calligraphy Classes & Workshops Jan-Feb 2015
Friends!
This Winter marks an exciting time for us all - learning new skills, forging new friendships, exercising new habits, and treating ourselves to all things good. I teach not only to help facilitate these things in others, but to do the same for myself.
Historically my classes sell out in the beginning of the year, because everyone seems to be hot to treat themselves to "me time" after catching your breath after the holidays. I am encouraging you to sign up soon and save yourself a seat at my table. I offer classes at Binders and Spruill and am looking forward to meeting all of you!
This quarter I am offering a new class called Cursive Crush, designed for both advanced and beginner calligraphers, all adults and tweens. Below is a short description of the workshop.
Much love and inky thoughts and Happy New Year!
~Anne
Jan-Feb 2015
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The speed of digital communication today has gifted us with more time to pursue things we love. But somewhere along the way, we’ve forgotten how good it feels to use a writing instrument to record our thoughts for ourselves and to those we love. Writing, and the time it takes to produce letterforms, is good for the body, mind, and spirit. It is also a gift to the recipient, who holds your elevated thoughts in their hands, literally, and with far more consideration and pause than through a text or email.
The child of Spencerian calligraphy, Cursive Handwriting is not forgotten, because we have made a table for you to come join us in two fun and joyous days of lettering. Students will learn (or re-learn!) capitals and lower case letterforms, through formal exercises in structure, rhythm and flow - all standards similar to those taught not that long ago.
Day one is spent on spacing and lower case characters. Day two we’ll dance with capitals and dive right into an envelope addressing/letter writing project. Both days we’ll take an hour break for lunch. This workshop is suitable for calligraphers, tweens, and all adults.
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Tuesday, November 25, 2014
Love, Santa
"LOVE, SANTA" Personalized Letter :: $20Send a good boy or girl a personalized letter from Santa, handwritten, stamped and addressed by a professional calligrapher. Make your child's mailbox or stocking very happy this Christmas with a good note from the North Pole, mailed directly from the "North Pole Southeastern United States Satellite Office" in Decatur, Georgia. :D
For a more personalized letter, please include the following details about your child/grandchild/niece/nephew:
• Name
• Mailing Address
• Character qualities (patience, bravery, kindness, etc)
• Recent accomplishments (awards, grades, competitions, etc.)
• Presents they are sure to receive
• Words of wisdom you wish to impart
• Pets & family members to acknowledge
• Mailing Address
• Character qualities (patience, bravery, kindness, etc)
• Recent accomplishments (awards, grades, competitions, etc.)
• Presents they are sure to receive
• Words of wisdom you wish to impart
• Pets & family members to acknowledge
You may also have me scribe YOUR own letter, as long as it is within 90 words.
Please allow 48 hours for shipping.
Merry Christmas!
Love,
~Santa
Love,
~Santa
P.S. This works for big kids, too!
Monday, November 24, 2014
New Cursive Crush Workshop!
Hi all,
Coming in 2015, I've got a few new goodies to share with you. Here's the first, my new cursive workshop called Cursive Crush! Very excited! Signup link here!
January 10 - 11th, 2015
Binders Ponce City Market
11-4:30PM
$160
Beginner-intermediate level Ages 11 - Adult
Maximum 15 students
The speed of digital communication today has gifted us with more time to pursue things we love. But somewhere along the way, we’ve forgotten how good it feels to use a writing instrument to record our thoughts for ourselves and to those we love. Writing, and the time it takes to produce letterforms, is good for the body, mind, and spirit. It is also a gift to the recipient, who holds your elevated thoughts in their hands, literally, and with far more consideration and pause than through a text or email.
The child of Spencerian calligraphy, Cursive Handwriting is not forgotten, because we have made a table for you to come join us in two fun and joyous days of lettering. Students will learn (or re-learn!) capitals and lower case letterforms, through formal exercises in structure, rhythm and flow - all standards similar to those taught not that long ago.
Day one is spent on spacing and lower case characters. Day two we’ll dance with capitals and dive right into an envelope addressing/letter writing project. Both days we’ll take an hour break for lunch. This workshop is suitable for calligraphers, tweens, and all adults.
Supply List:
Paper:
- Bienfang Graphics 360 9''x12'' Marker Pad
or Borden & Riley 9’’x12’’ 100s Smooth Cotton Comp Pad
- Rhodia Lined No 18 Pad
Pens:
- Pentel Slicci 025 pen
- Pentel Hybrid Technica pen
These pens come in a variety of thicknesses. You’ll want to have variety and choose something that writes very fine like the Slicci and have a slightly thicker width pen to see what feels right for you.
- Your favorite/preferred pens from home. Can be fine or medium point. Ballpoint, rollerball, gel pens, etc. All are welcome and suitable for this class.
Stationary:
- Envelopes and stationary paper at least 5-10 envelopes/sheets
- Feel free to bring in embellishments like stickers and stamps!
Misc:
- Mechanical Pencil
- Eraser
- Metal ruler
- Xacto Blades/knife
- Self-healing cutting mat (or the back of a pad of paper)
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