Loops, Ligatures & Letters
— Lettering Workshop

with Calgary-based Designer & Letterer Nina Milloy

Tittles!? Ascenders!? Bowls?! What do these mean and how does it relate to the craft of hand lettering? In this 4-hour workshop, you will learn to create a finished lettering piece utilizing typography, composition and a few tips and tricks on building your hand lettering skills.

What You Will Learn

• A breakdown of how to sketch a lettering piece from start to finish using a small quote, name or word.

• How to sketch out compositions to ensure your lettering piece reads well and looks great.

• A basic knowledge of typography and how to build upon letters to create a unique and legible style.

Target Audience

Whether you are brand new to lettering, or have a basic idea of what it is but don’t know where to start, this workshop is for you.

What You Need To Bring

• A sketchbook (The bigger the better, but anything works).

• A few pens, pencil, eraser and any tool you use would like to use to create work.

• A quote (3-5 words long) or word you would like to letter.

Limited Availability

20 workshop attendees

Curious or interested in digital lettering? Be on the lookout for the next workshop in this series which includes how to digitize your lettering work in Adobe Illustrator or on the iPad Pro, how to colour, add texture and illustrative components to your work.

Another CAMP Initiative

Join us at CAMP Festival this September as we showcase the best and brightest in the digital and creative space, those who work in shaping the future of our industries.

Full event details can be found at campfestival.ca