Join Kelly Klapstein at SSBE in Irving!
Kelly Klapstein, the author of The Art of Brush Lettering, has developed an educational line of lettering products with American Crafts and teaches calligraphy workshops all over the world. Prior to becoming a hand lettering artist, Kelly was teaching scrapbooking and card making classes, sharing her love of paper crafts. She has been writing and designing for Creative Scrapbooker Magazine for the past 7 years, and you can read Kelly’s feature article “Love Letters” in every issue. When she isn’t traveling, Kelly is happy to be home in northern Canada, hanging out with her family and dog Finn, drinking Earl Grey tea, and playing with watercolor paints.
Meet Kelly at Stamp & Scrapbook Expo in Irving, or online!
Bring some color into your life and learn how to paint letters with watercolor in this introductory class with Kelly Klapstein (Kelly Creates), author of The Art of Watercolor Lettering. Kelly has designed a new collection of watercolor products with American Crafts and will show you how to paint a variety of lettering styles that you can use on your scrapbook layouts, cards, art journals, planners, home décor and more.
What products will be highlighted: Kelly Creates watercolor products.
What will I learn or complete: Two projects: a floral monogram and an inspirational quote.
What do I need to bring to class: Nothing.
What special supplies are needed to finish this project at home: None.
What techniques will I learn or use: You will learn about the art of watercolor lettering.
Will I complete this project in class: You are very likely to finish the projects in class.
Need to de-stress and escape the chaos of your life? Join Kelly Klapstein (Kelly Creates) and learn the calming, meditative art of modern calligraphy with brush pens. You will study the basic strokes and lowercase alphabet using Kelly Creates brush pens and practice paper. With Kelly’s guidance, you will learn the correct technique, hand position, and best tips to write beautiful letters.
What products will be highlighted: Kelly Creates brush pens.
What will I learn or complete: This is a skill-based class, so there are no projects to complete. You will receive brush pens, worksheets, a folder, and an exclusive tote bag.
What do I need to bring to class: Nothing.
What special supplies are needed to finish this project at home: Nothing.
What techniques will I learn or use: You will learn the basic strokes and lowercase alphabet using Kelly Creates brush pens and practice paper.
Will I complete this project in class: You are very likely to finish the projects in class.