Skillshare – Pen and Ink Calligraphy: The Art of the Envelope

No one can deny that if you’re rifling through a stack of mail and you spot a beautiful envelope, you can’t help but stop, pause, and feel welcomed in by the calligraphy. Learn to create and capture that feeling! Join experienced instructor Bryn Chernoff for a one-hour class walking you through her detailed process for creating a beautifully addressed envelope.

This class covers an essential range of topics for beginning to intermediate calligraphers, including:
Choosing papers and what to look for
Mixing inks, matching colors, using goache
Accomplishing a neat and centered layout
Spacing and style ideas
Setting up a mailing list and tricks of the trade
Working with clients and professional pointers

Envelopes can present a lot of different challenges, variables, and opportunities — and they are often at the core of a calligrapher’s client work. Mastering how to create a stack is essential for both your own personal practice and branching into the world of professional calligraphy.