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Linda McVicar
"Pointed-Brush Calligraphy Workshop" February 8, 15, 22 & March 1, 2026 1 pm - 4 pm All levels welcome Fee: $99, includes project supplies (tote bag and picture frame) payable to Wanda Boyd Please use the registration form to mail in payment or Click to pay via PayPal |
Linda McVicar
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Pointed-Brush Calligraphy with Linda McVicar
Class Description: Discover the fluid elegance of script lettering using a pointed brush in this hands-on workshop led by longtime calligraphy instructor Linda McVicar. You’ll learn the essential foundational strokes—up and down, under-curve, compound curve—and how to apply pressure and release to create expressive thick-and-thin letterforms. Along the way, you’ll explore basic calligraphy terminology, spacing, alignment, and layout techniques suited for both paper and mixed-media surfaces. By the end of the class you’ll produce a polished word or short phrase of your own design, and walk away with the confidence and skills to continue pointed-brush lettering at home. Who should attend: This class is ideal for beginners or artists familiar with broad edge tools who want to explore a brush approach, and for anyone eager to add expressive, brush-lettered script to journals, cards or artwork. Bring if you have them: A quality pointed brush (approximate size 6-10) with good snap. Golden Taklon is best, but a nylon aquabrush works well also. In addition, ink or fluid acrylic, smooth practice paper, ruler and pencil. (Supplies can be loaned or recommended if you’re new to the tool.) |
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About Linda:
Linda McVicar is a seasoned calligraphy artist and educator with over three decades of experience blending classical lettering traditions and contemporary brushwork. As a longtime member of national calligraphy societies and a regular instructor for The Enrichment Academy in The Villages, she brings a warm, encouraging teaching style to beginners and seasoned hobbyists alike.
Linda’s work spans traditional broad edge scripts, expressive flat-brush lettering, and mixed-media application, enabling students to explore calligraphy not just on paper—but on canvas and beyond. Her focus is on clarity, rhythm and visual impact, helping each student discover their own lettering voice while mastering technique.
Whether you’re picking up a brush for the first time or refining your signature script for art journaling, Linda’s classes offer personalized instruction, hands-on practice, and a friendly atmosphere geared toward creative growth.
Linda McVicar is a seasoned calligraphy artist and educator with over three decades of experience blending classical lettering traditions and contemporary brushwork. As a longtime member of national calligraphy societies and a regular instructor for The Enrichment Academy in The Villages, she brings a warm, encouraging teaching style to beginners and seasoned hobbyists alike.
Linda’s work spans traditional broad edge scripts, expressive flat-brush lettering, and mixed-media application, enabling students to explore calligraphy not just on paper—but on canvas and beyond. Her focus is on clarity, rhythm and visual impact, helping each student discover their own lettering voice while mastering technique.
Whether you’re picking up a brush for the first time or refining your signature script for art journaling, Linda’s classes offer personalized instruction, hands-on practice, and a friendly atmosphere geared toward creative growth.