IAMPETH 2024 - Bridging the Digital Gap with iPad Calligraphy - Melissa Esplin

Class Overview - Beginner

As calligraphers, our hands are our own printers. We can reproduce just about anything with pen and paper. But what about large-scale reproductions? Designing physical goods? What about time-saving layouts? In this class, Melissa Esplin will guide you through the many ways to take your physical artwork and reproduce it digitally, AND how to digitally lay out your work quickly so you can create it physically with greater efficiency. We will be using Procreate on the iPad.

CLASS SUPPLIES
• iPad/iPad Pro*
• Apple Pencil
• Procreate App
• Pencil (PL21)
• Pen 
• Graph Paper (P22)
• Notebook (P53, P2038)

OPTIONAL SUPPLIES
• Mac computer with Illustrator**
• Marker Layout Paper (P203)
• Brush Marker (M115)

*If you are unsure if your iPad will work with the Apple Pencil or are looking to upgrade to an iPad/Apple Pencil, please reach out to Melissa. She’s more than willing to help you find the tools you need.

**Melissa will make herself available for illustrator tutoring in the study room. Reach out to her to coordinate.