Want to make some art, enjoy holiday themed refreshments and snacks, AND check something BIG off your holiday to-do list? Then join Hoopla! Letters for Calligraphy & Cocoa: A Holiday Mail Art Workshop on Sunday, November 24 from 11 am to 1 pm!

In this workshop, you’ll receive everything you need to get your annual holiday cards Post Office-ready… and have a whole lot of fun doing it. You’ll get:

 *   mini Crayola calligraphy lesson from professional calligrapher Kimberly Shrack of Hoopla! Letters

 *   Holiday mail art tutorials & templates

 *   25 A7 white envelopes (this will fit a standard 5 x 7 holiday card)

 *   Set of 10 Crayola markers

 *   Access to a variety of themed washi tapes

 *   Hot cocoa and snack bar

No calligraphy experience is necessary, and all materials will be provided. We can't wait to see YOU soon at Create! 

Make the pumpkin of your fall porch dreams! Join me at Create Art Studio in Broad Ripple, Indianapolis on Sunday, October 6 from 11-12:30 for a Calligraphy Pumpkin Workshop!

With your entry, you'll receive:

 *   Instruction from professional calligraphy/pumpkin lover Kimberly Shrack of Hoopla! Letters
 *   One real pumpkin (feel free to BYOP if you'd like to create more than one)
 *   Choice of spooky phrase templates
 *   Access to a variety of paint and paint pens
 *   Refreshments and fall snacks 

Sep 28, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Bloomington Fine Art Supply, 207 S Rogers St, Bloomington, IN 47404, USA

Get ready to kick off the spooky season in style! In this fun and festive workshop, you'll learn how to add your unique flair to a real pumpkin.

Kimberly Shrack, owner of Indianapolis-based Hoopla! Letters, will demonstrate the ins and outs––and ascenders and descenders––of hand-lettering. Using her custom-illustrated templates and guides, you’ll create porch-worthy designs that are sure to charm even the chilliest spirits. By the end, you’ll have a beautifully lettered pumpkin and the basic tools to keep the creativity flowing all season long.

The only thing you need to bring is your curiosity—and maybe your best ghoul-friend! We’ll handle the rest!

• Designed for guests ages 16+

• Cost of admission includes all supplies, including one pumpkin, and a take-home kit.

• Guests may bring an additional pumpkin if they would like to create more than one design.

• Guests will receive 10% off any purchases made while on-site.

Do you love pretty letters? Does snail mail make you swoon? If so, join professional calligrapher Kim Shrack from Hoopla! Letters at Create Art Studio in Broad Ripple, Indianapolis for a special introduction to the wonderful world of modern brush calligraphy!

DATE: Sunday, August 11, 2024
TIME: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
LOCATION: Create Art Studio, 6511 Ferguson St., Indianapolis, IN 46220
COST: $60

With your ticket, you’ll receive:

- 2 hours of instruction by professional calligrapher Kimberly Shrack

- A brush pen & personalized notebook

- PDF workbook for continued practice at home

- A cup of coffee or refreshment of your choice and light snacks

By the end of this workshop you will:

- Understand the foundations of calligraphy, including the mechanics of your brush pen and how to use it to create modern script;

- Be proficient in the 10 basic calligraphy strokes, the building blocks of all calligraphic alphabets;

- Be able to script a lowercase alphabet in modern brush calligraphy; and

- Have the confidence, skills and materials to continue your practice at home!

This workshop is designed for total beginners, so no experience is necessary. Lefties are welcome! Seating for this event is limited, so we recommend booking all your tickets together to ensure everyone in your party gets a seat.

Have you attended the Hoopla! Letters Introduction to Modern Brush Calligraphy Workshop — either in-person or online? Are you ready to learn MORE? If so, join professional calligrapher Kimberly Shrack of Hoopla! Letters on Wednesday, January 27 at 5:30 p.m. MST/7:30 p.m. EST for the Modern Brush Calligraphy 102 Virtual Workshop!

This workshop picks up right where the Introduction workshop left off. By the end of this workshop you will:

• Be able to script an uppercase alphabet in a signature Hoopla! Letters style;

• Understand how to connect letters using diagonal and horizontal joins;

• Be able to achieve the oh-so-popular “bounce” calligraphy effect; and

• Have further refined your modern brush script.

This workshop is designed for those who have taken the Hoopla! Letters Introduction to Modern Brush Calligraphy Workshop, either in-person or online. Not only will you receive 1.5 hours of instruction and a workbook to print at home, but you will also have the opportunity to ask questions, share your work and get feedback in real time. A recording of the course will be made available to all registered attendees.

To get the most from this workshop, it’s recommended that you purchase the following supplies — however, any brush pen and paper will do!

• Tombow Fudenosuke Hard-Tip Brush Pen

• Dot grid notebook

Tickets are $20 and include exclusive access to a fully interactive Zoom room, 1.5 hours of instruction, a downloadable PDF workbook and access to a recording of the class.

Do you swoon over pretty letters? Do time-lapse videos of calligraphy make you weak in the knees? Do you wish you could join in on the fun? If so, join professional calligrapher Kim Shrack from Hoopla! Letters on Wednesday, January 20 at 5:30 p.m. EST/7:30 p.m. PST for a live virtual introduction to the wonderful world of modern brush calligraphy!

By the end of this workshop you will:

• Understand the foundations of calligraphy, including the mechanics of your brush pen and how to use it to create modern script;

• Be proficient in the 10 basic calligraphy strokes, the building blocks of all calligraphic alphabets;

• Be able to script a lowercase alphabet in modern brush calligraphy; and

• Have the confidence and skills to continue your practice at home!

This workshop is designed for total beginners, so no experience is necessary. Not only will you receive 90 minutes of instruction via a private Zoom classroom and a workbook to print at home, but you will also have the opportunity to ask questions, share your work and get feedback in real time.

To get the most from this workshop, it’s recommended that you purchase the following supplies:

• Tombow Fudenosuke Hard-Tip Brush Pen

• Dot grid notebook

Tickets are $20 and include exclusive access to a fully interactive Zoom room, 1.5 hours of instruction, a downloadable PDF workbook and access to a recording of the class.

Want to create Pinterest-worthy holiday gift tags, greeting cards and envelopes? All it takes is a little calligraphy… and it’s easier to do than you might think! Getting started in modern calligraphy doesn't require the finest inks or the fanciest pens. All you need can be found in any first grader's cubby -- a Crayola marker! Join calligrapher Kimberly Shrack of Hoopla! Letters on Wednesday, December 2 at 6 p.m. MST/8 p.m. EST for a LIVE virtual workshop to learn how you can use Crayola Broad Tip and SuperTips markers to create your very own modern calligraphy masterpieces!

This LIVE virtual workshop takes place in Zoom, and is completely interactive! You’ll have the opportunity to show your work, ask questions and get feedback in real time. By the end of this 2 hour workshop, you'll have learned all the basics of modern brush calligraphy with Crayola markers, including proper brush mechanics, basic strokes and an uber-grammable lowercase alphabet.

And to make things extra festive, ('tis the season, after all), we'll end the class with tips and tricks for addressing show-stopping holiday cards! To keep the fun going, all participants will receive a holiday-themed downloadable PDF workbook to continue your practice at home.

Tickets are $20 and include exclusive access to a fully interactive Zoom room, 2 hours of instruction, a downloadable PDF workbook and access to a recording of the class. The only required supplies are Crayola Broad Tip or SuperTips markers and practice paper… that’s it! All students will receive a list of required and optional supplies with links upon purchase of class.

Do you swoon over pretty letters? Do time-lapse videos of calligraphy make you weak in the knees? Do you wish you could join in on the fun? If so, join professional calligrapher Kim Shrack from Hoopla! Letters on Sunday, July 12, 2020 at 4 p.m. EST/1 p.m. PST for a special interactive LIVE online introduction to the wonderful world of modern brush calligraphy!

DATE: Sunday, July 12, 2020
TIME: 4 p.m. EST/1 p.m. PST to 5:30 p.m. EST/2:30 p.m. PST
LOCATION: Online! A recording will be made available for registered attendees for 24 hours after the event if you are unable to attend.

By the end of this workshop you will:

• Understand the foundations of calligraphy, including the mechanics of your brush pen and how to use it to create modern script;

• Be proficient in the 10 basic calligraphy strokes, the building blocks of all calligraphic alphabets;

• Be able to script a lowercase alphabet in modern brush calligraphy; and

• Have the confidence and skills to continue your practice at home!

This workshop is designed for total beginners, so no experience is necessary. Not only will you receive 90 minutes of instruction and a workbook to print at home, but you will also have the opportunity to ask questions, share your work and get feedback in real time. You’ll also receive an invitation to join the Hoopla! Letters Private Online Community, a space full of letter lovers you can share your work with.

To get the most from this workshop, it’s recommended that you purchase the following supplies:

• Tombow Fudenosuke Hard-Tip Brush Pen

• Dot grid notebook

Getting started in modern calligraphy doesn't require the finest inks or the fanciest pens. All you need can be found in any first grader's cubby -- a Crayola marker!  Join calligrapher Kimberly Shrack of Hoopla! Letters in partnership with Yelp Phoenix on Wednesday, July 8 from 6-7 p.m. PST for a FREE virtual mini workshop designed to help you to learn how you can use Crayola Broad Tip and SuperTips markers to create your very own modern calligraphy masterpieces. By the end of this mini-workshop, you'll have created a fun and uber 'grammable calligraphy alphabet, and have the basic skills needed to develop your new favorite creative hobby. To keep the fun going, all participants will receive a downloadable PDF workbook to continue your practice at home. 

This event is open to ALL Yelpers, nationwide! But seating is limited — for more information on how you can enroll in this free mini workshop, click the button below. Hope to see you there!

Listen, I know this worldwide quarantine is difficult. But by staying at home, you’re helping to protect our most vulnerable populations. Throughout this pandemic, I’ll be sharing oodles of free calligraphy worksheets to help you learn, meditate and stave off cabin fever. But if you don’t already have a basic knowledge of calligraphy, this interactive, live online workshop will give you all the skills you need to get started. Read on for more details, and I hope to see you there!

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Do you swoon over pretty letters? Do time-lapse videos of calligraphy make you weak in the knees? Do you wish you could join in on the fun? If so, join professional calligrapher Kim Shrack from Hoopla! Letters on Sunday, May 17, 2020 at 4 p.m. EST/1 p.m. PST for a special interactive LIVE online introduction to the wonderful world of modern brush calligraphy!

DATE: Sunday, May 14, 2020
TIME: 4 p.m. EST/1 p.m. PST to 5:30 p.m. EST/2:30 p.m. PST
LOCATION: Online! A recording will be made available for registered attendees for 24 hours after the event if you are unable to attend.

By the end of this workshop you will:

• Understand the foundations of calligraphy, including the mechanics of your brush pen and how to use it to create modern script;

• Be proficient in the 10 basic calligraphy strokes, the building blocks of all calligraphic alphabets;

• Be able to script a lowercase alphabet in modern brush calligraphy; and

• Have the confidence and skills to continue your practice at home!

This workshop is designed for total beginners, so no experience is necessary. Not only will you receive 90 minutes of instruction and a workbook to print at home, but you will also have the opportunity to ask questions, share your work and get feedback in real time. You’ll also receive an invitation to join the Hoopla! Letters Private Online Community, a space full of letter lovers you can share your work with.

To get the most from this workshop, it’s recommended that you purchase the following supplies:

• Tombow Fudenosuke Hard-Tip Brush Pen

• Dot grid notebook

Listen, I know this worldwide quarantine is difficult. But by staying at home, you’re helping to protect our most vulnerable populations. Throughout this pandemic, I’ll be sharing oodles of calligraphy worksheets and tutorials to help you learn, meditate and stave off cabin fever. This NEW live online workshop is designed for students who have already completed an Introduction to Modern Brush Calligraphy workshop, either in-person or live online. Read on for more details, and I hope to see you there!

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Have you attended the Hoopla! Letters Introduction to Modern Brush Calligraphy Workshop — either in-person or online? Are you ready to learn MORE? If so, join professional calligrapher Kimberly Shrack of Hoopla! Letters on Sunday, May 3, 2020 at 1 p.m. PST/4 p.m. EST for the brand spankin’ new Modern Brush Calligraphy 102 Workshop!

DATE: Sunday, May 3, 2020
TIME: 4 p.m. EST/1 p.m. PST to 5:30 p.m. EST/2:30 p.m. PST
LOCATION: Online! A recording will be made available for registered attendees for 24 hours after the event if you are unable to attend.

This workshop picks up right where the Introduction workshop left off. By the end of this workshop you will:

• Be able to script an uppercase alphabet in a signature Hoopla! Letters style;

• Understand how to connect letters using diagonal and horizontal joins;

• Be able to achieve the oh-so-popular “bounce” calligraphy effect; and

• Have further refined your modern brush script.

This workshop is designed for those who have taken the Hoopla! Letters Introduction to Modern Brush Calligraphy Workshop, either in-person or online. Not only will you receive 1.5 hours of instruction and a workbook to print at home, but you will also have the opportunity to ask questions, share your work and get feedback in real time. You’ll also receive an invitation to join the Hoopla! Letters Private Online Community, a space full of letter lovers you can share your work with.

To get the most from this workshop, it’s recommended that you purchase the following supplies — however, any brush pen and paper will do!

• Tombow Fudenosuke Hard-Tip Brush Pen

• Dot grid notebook

Listen, I know this worldwide quarantine is difficult. But by staying at home, you’re helping to protect our most vulnerable populations. Throughout this pandemic, I’ll be sharing oodles of free calligraphy worksheets to help you learn, meditate and stave off cabin fever. But if you don’t already have a basic knowledge of calligraphy, this interactive, live online workshop will give you all the skills you need to get started. Read on for more details, and I hope to see you there!

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Do you swoon over pretty letters? Do time-lapse videos of calligraphy make you weak in the knees? Do you wish you could join in on the fun? If so, join professional calligrapher Kim Shrack from Hoopla! Letters on Sunday, April 19, 2020 at 4 p.m. EST/1 p.m. PST for a special interactive LIVE online introduction to the wonderful world of modern brush calligraphy!

DATE: Sunday, April 19, 2020
TIME: 4 p.m. EST/1 p.m. PST to 5:30 p.m. EST/2:30 p.m. PST
LOCATION: Online! A recording will be made available for registered attendees for 24 hours after the event if you are unable to attend.

By the end of this workshop you will:

• Understand the foundations of calligraphy, including the mechanics of your brush pen and how to use it to create modern script;

• Be proficient in the 10 basic calligraphy strokes, the building blocks of all calligraphic alphabets;

• Be able to script a lowercase alphabet in modern brush calligraphy; and

• Have the confidence and skills to continue your practice at home!

This workshop is designed for total beginners, so no experience is necessary. Not only will you receive 2 hours of instruction and a workbook to print at home, but you will also have the opportunity to ask questions, share your work and get feedback in real time. You’ll also receive an invitation to join the Hoopla! Letters Private Online Community, a space full of letter lovers you can share your work with.

To get the most from this workshop, it’s recommended that you purchase the following supplies:

• Tombow Fudenosuke Hard-Tip Brush Pen

• Dot grid notebook

Do you swoon over pretty letters? Do time-lapse videos of calligraphy make you weak in the knees? Do you love a good cocktail? If so, join professional calligrapher Kim Shrack from Hoopla! Letters at The Vintage Arcadia on Wednesday, March 25 from 6 - 8 p.m. for an introduction to the wonderful world of modern brush calligraphy… all while sipping a tasty cocktail. Seriously, what could be better than that?

DATE: Wednesday, March 25, 2020
TIME: 6-8 p.m.
LOCATION: The Vintage Arcadia, 4418 E. Osborn Road, Phoenix, AZ 85018

With your ticket, you’ll receive:

• 2 hours of instruction by professional calligrapher Kimberly Shrack

• A Tombow Fudenosuke brush pen

• A personalized notebook

• Exemplars for continued practice at home

• A cocktail or mocktail of your choice from The Chestnut AZ Bar

• A personalized glass for your sipping/Instagramming enjoyment

By the end of this workshop you will:

• Understand the foundations of calligraphy, including the mechanics of your brush pen and how to use it to create modern script;

• Be proficient in the 10 basic calligraphy strokes, the building blocks of all calligraphic alphabets;

• Be able to script a lowercase alphabet in modern brush calligraphy; and

• Have the confidence, skills and materials to continue your practice at home!

This workshop is designed for total beginners, so no experience is necessary. Lefties are welcome! Seating for this event is limited, so we recommend booking all your tickets together to ensure everyone in your party gets a seat. We can’t wait to see you all there!

Please note that due to the limited seating, refunds will only be available within 24 hours of purchase - after this time, no refund will be given. Tickets can be transferred to another individual - just email the name and email address of the new participant to kim@hooplaletters.com.

Date: Sunday, November 3rd (1-3pm)
Instructor: Kimberly Shrack of Hoopla! Letters
Location: Sunshine Craft Co (address/map here)

Add some fall decor to your home with chalk art! In this workshop, you'll be guided through the process of creating a chalkboard so lovely and 'grammable that it will have everyone asking, "Did you seriously make that?"

Create your very own piece of chalkboard art featuring an original calligraphy design – no previous experience (or good handwriting!) is necessary, just bring your creative self!

What's Included:
-2 hours of guided instruction
-Your choice of 2 original design templates
-A white chalk marker to take home, plus access to a variety of colors
-An 11 x 17 in chalkboard (that you can use over & over!)
-10% off all Sunshine Craft Co retail

Note:
A discount code for $15 off will be provided to use for future chalkboard art workshops so you can bring your board back & letter new designs each quarter!

About the Instructor:
We are thrilled to welcome Kimberly Shrack, of Hoopla! Letters, to the Phoenix valley! Kim is a calligrapher and illustrator whose client list includes Anthropologie, Crane & Co., Bachelorette Desiree Hartsock, and Pure Barre (just to name a few!). But her favorite thing to do is help busy ladies (like you!) rediscover their creativity through the art of modern calligraphy and lettering. When she isn't doodling or scripting, she can be found applying sunscreen and ordering excessively complicated coffee drinks. 

Cancellation policy:
All class registrations are final - see our policy here.