Paris Hand Letting Class

CWE Paris: Learn to Hand Letter Various Phrases Inspired by Paris, France

Course
5 Lessons

Join me in this online, self-paced course where we learn the basics of hand lettering. With this knowledge, we will head to the streets of Paris and discover the wide variety of lettering styles that define the city. We will then take our explorations and hand letter unique phrases in a truly Parisian style. In the end you will have personalized hand lettered art work that truly represents the City of Light.

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Class Summary

Have you walked around a city and noticed how the lettering - in the signs, the menus, the buildings, etc - stylistically echos the feeling of the location? Paris is definitely one of those places where the lettering one sees throughout the city just oozes Parisian!

In my Learn to Hand Letter Various Phrases Inspired by Paris, France class we will take a virtual walk through Paris and discover these varied stylistic lettering traits. With this information and plenty of practice worksheets, we will dive into the details of hand lettering words and phrases. After we've practiced, we will then follow along with easy step by step videos to create our own hand lettered phrases reminiscent of Paris, France.

This approachable class is geared for all levels of art abilities and will teach you not only hand lettering techniques, but also a whole new way to explore a location, through typography!

What You Will Learn

The Basics of Hand Lettering:

This class provides an overview of hand lettering, from letter shapes, to common styles.

How to Discover a Lettering Style of a City:

By virtually wandering the streets of Paris (through photography) we will see patterns and details of lettering styles prevalent throughout the city.

Different Forms of Lettering & How They are Inspired by Paris:

This class not only explores hand lettering, but also dives into typography and hand writing inspired by Paris.

How to Hand Letter Words & Phrases Inspired by Paris:

With step by step videos, all art levels will be able to create one-of-a-kind hand lettered art work reminiscent of Paris, France!

Class Details

Content Included

20 page printable workbook filled with lettering and typographic images from Paris, France. Detailed pages on hand lettering basics and overview of fonts/typefaces, hand writing, and hand lettering inspired by Paris.
Several pages of worksheets specifically designed to practice the new hand lettering skills and techniques learned in the workbook.
2 separate hand lettering projects with step by step videos to follow along and create your own keepsake hand lettered phrases inspired by Paris.

Art Supply List

Below is a list of art supplies* you will need to complete the classes:

Pad of Watercolor paper (preferably a 9”x12” pad or something similar)
Watercolor set (any type, from children’s set to professional will do!)
Watercolor brush (I use a water brush, but an everyday brush will work too.)
Black waterproof pen (I prefer Micron: size 01, 03 and 05)

*these supplies are not included.

Skill Level

This course is open to all skill levels. I will break down step by step how to complete the projects. For more advanced artists, I welcome you adding your own personal flair to the lessons.

Welcome to Class & Introduction to Hand Lettering Inspired by Paris

Bonjour! In this introduction section to class we will begin by learning the basics of hand lettering and how to use the provided printable workbook to practice this art form. We will then virtually head to Paris in our workbook and discover the beautiful art of lettering and typography you may find as you wander the streets of the City of Light.

So, let's dive begin and learn how to hand letter inspired by beautiful Paris, France.

CWE Paris: Hand Lettering - Class Overview

CWE Paris: Hand Lettering Workbook

Part 1 - Hand Lettering a Word Inspired by Paris

In this section, you can follow along with the video and learn how to hand letter a playful French word inspired by a famous location in Paris.

CWE Paris: Hand Lettering - Letter a Word

Part 2 - Hand Lettering a Phrase Inspired by Paris

In this section, you can follow along with the video as we dive deeper into hand lettering, and create an illustrated phrase containing many elements inspired by Paris, France.

CWE Paris Hand Letter a Phrase

Conclusion

To conclude this class, I will wrap up all that we have learned about hand lettering and how each city can have a unique lettering style if you look carefully. I will share our final projects and encourage you to share yours as well! I can't wait to see your hand lettering work inspired by Paris, the City of Light!

CWE Paris: Hand Lettering - Conclusion