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.

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