Ipswich Festivals presents SPARK2024 - Ipswich Art Workshop.

Join Megan Designs for an engaging hand lettering workshop tailored for beginners! Lismore born, Brisbane based, Megan is a passionate lettering artist, muralist and illustrator known for her meticulous compositions and delightful flourishes. Self-taught and dedicated to mastering her craft, Megan brings a focus on authenticity and inclusivity to her work, aiming to inspire kindness and vulnerability through lettering.

In this workshop, you'll delve into the fundamentals of constructing letters and learning techniques that apply across various styles and alphabets. Designed to be welcoming and supportive, this class is perfect for those new to hand lettering. You'll spend ample time crafting vibrant compositions bursting with personality.

By the end of the workshop, you'll gain a solid grasp of the process behind creating beautifully handcrafted letters, from individual characters to complete phrases. Megan will guide you through achieving balance, legibility, and distinct character in your work.

Supplied:

Light food and refreshments
Pencil
Eraser
Sharpener
Fine liners
Ruler

What to bring:

A phrase (3-6 words) you'd like to hand letter. Need inspiration? Visit: wtfshouldiletter.com for ideas!

This workshop has been subsidised by Ipswich City Council as part of the Creative Industries Action Plan