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January Type Treatment Meetup at Fran’s Chocolates

Happy 2019 everyone! Since we’re still excited about our new year’s resolutions, let’s capitalize on that energy by leaning into the first meetup of the year where you’ll mix and mingle with likeminded creatives. This month we’re aligning with Type Treatment for their meetup at Fran’s Chocolates in Georgetown this Saturday, January 5 from 10am to 12pm.

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via Type Treatment Seattle

Hillary of Type Treatment is going to be leading the event and we recommend joining in the festivities! Unfortunately I’ll be at my cousin’s wedding, but will be there in spirit.

As always, we recommend bringing your own calligraphy and lettering supplies with you, and your sweet tooth. You’re going to want to order the drinking chocolate!

The details:

Saturday, January 5 from 10am to 12pm
Fran’s Chocolates — 5900 Airport Way S., Seattle, WA
There is free parking behind the building
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Happy New Year!

Hi, 2019. Nice to meet you, let’s be friends.

We’re excited to turn the page and embrace fresh beginnings. Join us for some exciting winter events in the coming weeks, including a meetup and our first classes of the year:

  • Type Treatment calligraphy meetup this Saturday, January 5 at 10am at Fran’s Chocolates. This is a great way to meet like minded creatives — BYO art supplies!
  • Intro to Pointed Pen Calligraphy on Saturday, January 12 at 11am at Sweetgrass Food Co. Using the pen, nib, and ink that have been used for millennia in calligraphy, we will explore modern calligraphy using the dip pen. This is a great way for beginners to get introduced to the art form!
  • Intro to Hand Lettering and Design on Saturday, January 19 from 11am to 4ish pm at Fran’s Chocolates. This class will introduce you to several different hand lettered alphabets and involves drawing letters rather than using modern calligraphy pressurized techniques to get the thin and thick lines. After the alphabet introduction, we’ll lean into design fundamentals and learn different methods for integrating design and illustration into your composition. While we have had beginners attend this class, we recommend a background in lettering and design.
  • Urban Lettering on Saturday, February 2 from 11am to 2pm at Sweetgrass Food Co. This class utilizes a paintbrush and watercolors and you’ll be introduced to a loose urban alphabet in both a printed and cursive font. This style of lettering is what you see frequently in cookbooks and is all the rage!

What are your new years resolutions for 2019? Comment below!

January Seattle Calligraphy Meetup

Start the new year off right with community and creativity! This Thursday, January 11 we are hosting the Seattle Calligraphy Meetup with our friends at @sweetgrassfoodco and would love you to join us!

Sweetgrass has a delicious menu of snacks and smoothies, so bring your empty stomach. We’ll be on the mezzanine from 6 to 8 and there’s no cost to register so come on down!

Thursday, January 11 from 6 – 8pm
Sweetgrass Food Co. 1923 7th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101

Photo: The Stranger

Register here!