Monday–Friday, June 12–16, 2023
Time: 9:00–11:30 am (PDT)
Format: Online

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Blackletter calligraphy is a great style of lettering for beginning to explore the world of calligraphy. It consists of equally spaced, dark strokes that create a final page that is more black than white. Though developed in the medieval era, blackletter still has cultural significance today, appearing in famous logos, protest art, and graffiti.

In this class, students will learn to write the letterforms of a blackletter style called Textura Quadrata and how to put those letterforms together into words and sentences.

City Summer Youth Academy is for students ranging from incoming 6th graders through currently enrolled high school students. CSYA is underwritten by a generous grant from the Wells Fargo Foundation.

Materials List

• Paper: Strathmore 400 Series Layout Bond Pad (9" × 12")
• Pen: 3.8 mm Pilot Parallel Pen (green top)
• Ink: Pilot Parallel Pen refill, black (pack of 6)
• Pencil
• Good eraser