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Hand Lettering for Beginners

This event happened on Tue, Sep 10, 2024 • Virtual
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Swetha Shenoy

NYC Teaching Artist | Available to Host Corporate Team-Building Events at The Paisley Corner.

Secaucus, NJ, USA

I’m a passionate teaching artist from New Jersey, specializing in lettering and watercolor art. At The Paisley Corner, I spark creativity with engaging, beginner-friendly workshops. Over the past five years, I’ve inspired over 2,500 students across 200 workshops, collaborating with clients like Adobe and Shapeways to cultivate a love for artistic expression in both community and corporate settings. Learn more about my corporate team-building services here.

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About this FieldTrip

Ready to dive into the world of hand lettering? Whether you’re a curious beginner or simply looking to unwind with a new skill, this workshop is the perfect start! 🎨✒️

Join us for an engaging session where you’ll learn the fundamentals of hand lettering and create your own hand-lettered artwork!

No need for fancy tools to get started! Just grab a pen or marker, some sheets of paper, and if you’d like, a pencil, eraser, and ruler. You’re all set to begin!

Once you master the basics, the creative possibilities are limitless! Transform everyday items like cards, gift tags, and journals with your unique touch all year round. 🌟

Agenda

  • We'll start with an introduction to hand lettering and the basic supplies you'll need.
  • Dive into the basics of hand lettering. I’ll demonstrate some foundational techniques and examples to get you started.
  • Explore various hand lettering styles. We'll look at couple of different styles and how you can make each style your own.
  • Choose a project and we'll work on it together. This hands-on activity will allow you to apply what you’ve learned and create your hand-lettered project.
  • We’ll wrap up by sharing our projects. This is your chance to showcase your work, ensuring everyone leaves with a sense of accomplishment and inspiration!

What to know or bring

  • You don't need fancy tools to get started!
  • Just bring any pen, marker, or sharpie (black or colored)
  • And any paper (printer paper, notebook, or journal)
  • Optional: a pencil, eraser and a ruler

What to expect

Workshop format!

A hands-on session where participants get to build, craft, or create something tangible.

It will be recorded!

The recording will be shared within 24 hours in the follow up email for a 4-day window, and available at the top of this page. Make sure to register for access!

Learn more about FieldTrips

Your Host

Swetha Shenoy

NYC Teaching Artist | Available to Host Corporate Team-Building Events at The Paisley Corner.

Secaucus, NJ, USA
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About Swetha Shenoy

I’m a passionate teaching artist from New Jersey, specializing in lettering and watercolor art. At The Paisley Corner, I spark creativity with engaging, beginner-friendly workshops. Over the past five years, I’ve inspired over 2,500 students across 200 workshops, collaborating with clients like Adobe and Shapeways to cultivate a love for artistic expression in both community and corporate settings. Learn more about my corporate team-building services here.

Attendees

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Mela Witthaus

Artist in training. Retired Hand Therapist.

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Amanda Boesen

Design Director at 826 Valencia.

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Leslie Bogstad

Marketing Dir. at Rusty Bull Brewing.

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Whitney Alexander

Creative Strategy and Marketing at WHA Strategy.

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Debprasad Dutta

Research Scientist at Mazumdar Shaw Medical Foundation (MSMF).

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Femy Praseeth

Writer, Storyteller & Artist at Sunshine and Chai.

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Melissa Mertsis

Founder at Mel Mertsis - Writing Services.

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Ana Paula Cardoso

Local Tourist Guide / Lisbon Blogger at WithLocals / Eléctrico 28.

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Larissa Arnold

Creative Chaos Dragon at Siarlas K.

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Joanna Ma

User-Centric Mechanical Engineer at Freelance.

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Erin Carnes

Marketing/Photographer/Graphic Designer.

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Krystal casey

Freelance Copywriter / Candle Maker .

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Show up fully

Get ready to be immersed! Engage with smiles, nods, waves, emojis. Share in the chat. Get cozy. Turn off notifications. Sip your favorite beverage.

Stay curious

Wear your beginner’s hat. Go with the flow. Welcome the stumbles and fumbles. Congratulate yourself for trying. Keep going! 

Celebrate your host

Our hosts are members of the CreativeMornings community—just like you! Everyone comes to this with different backgrounds—a lot of our hosts have never done anything like this before! And we love that! Cheer them on when something goes awry and when it goes perfectly.

Support each other

We’re all figuring things out in real time. Celebrate, rather than critique emerging ideas. Cheer each other on as you try new things.  Try “Yes! And…” in conversation.

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