DECORATED BORDERS:
REPEATING PATTERNS
WITH HARVEST CRITTENDEN
You can do this!
Harvest's whole Master Penman Certificate border design is based on two inches worth of art!
Say what?!
She'll show us exactly how creating impressively intricate art pieces is easier than we may think!
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How this will work:
- This is a prerecorded class.
- You will have instant access upon registering.
- Includes closed captioning in English, Spanish, French, Italian, German, Chinese, and Japanese (others by request).
- All handouts, links and recordings are found in the course portal.
- Includes ongoing access to the Student Artboard, our community forum.
Gorgeous samples of prior student practice!
What you'll learn:
Learn the fundamentals of creating beautiful borders that add dimension and visual interest to your calligraphic pieces. Harvest will break down the steps of creating repeating pattern borders and offer guidance as to how to build up your designs from there!
Don't think you can draw?
Learn to create a 2 inch design that becomes the base for your whole piece!
Pssst, Professional Calligraphers! This is a great way to add value to your commissioned pieces!
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Who Itâs For:
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Calligraphers who want to elevate their pieces with decorative borders
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Artists looking to explore repeating patterns and structured designs
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Stationery lovers who enjoy adding ornamental details
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Professionals wanting to add extra value to commissioned calligraphy work
Self-paced. Full year access. All skill levels are welcome.
STUDENT LOG IN
Kerri A
This was an extraordinary class! Harvest, an expert, is able to teach sympathetically and imparted her love of the art. The content of this class was not new to me but I learned so much
Sandra P
I was so excited to take this class and I more excited AFTER the class! I love Harvest's teaching style. She explains topics with such detail while motivating the students with kindness. The classes with Harvest and Kestrel feel like creating with friends.
Joan S
I love taking classes, but rarely have I been so inspired! This whole idea of using simple patterns to make borders has just opened up a whole new world to me.
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LESSON MODULES
With 32 bite-sized lessons, Harvest will walk you through how to create Repeating Borders, showing you how to design, structure, and grow your patterns into beautiful calligraphic frames.
Introduction to Repeating Borders (1 video):
- Intro to Repeating Borders
Getting Ready (1 video):
- Understand the concept behind repeating borders
Creating Borders (5 videos):
- Explore five pattern variations
- Learn how to build rhythm and flow in repeating designs
- Practice simple to complex border layouts
Circular Borders (4 videos):
- Gather inspiration for circular patterns
- Create circular floral designs
- Build oval floral layouts
- Learn how to draw concentric ovalsÂ
Painting Borders (7 videos):
- Understand why repeating borders workÂ
- Use the color wheel to mix your palette
- Paint a green floral borderÂ
- Paint a red floral borderÂ
- Add finishing touches to sharpen detail and depth
Painting Floral Borders (3 videos):
- Paint a diamond floral design using gouache
- Paint a diamond floral design with watercolor pencils
- Paint a diamond floral design in watercolor
Chats with MP Harvest (2 videos):
- Q&A with Harvest, Part I & II
Inspiration (3 videos):
- Showcase of a vine border
- Showcase of the Master Penman Certificate
- Final wordsÂ
Bonus Lessons (6 videos):
- Acanthus leaf styles
- Drawing acanthus leaves
- Twisting acanthus leaves
- Wrapping acanthus leaves
- Drawing birds
- Painting pearls
More beautiful student practice!
How this will work:
- This is a prerecorded class.
- You will have instant access upon registering.
- Includes closed captioning in English, Spanish, French, Italian, German, Chinese, and Japanese (others by request).
- All handouts, links and recordings are found in the course portal.
- Includes ongoing access to the Student Artboard, our community forum.
About Harvest:
IAMPETH Certified Master Penman Harvest Crittenden is the owner of Acorn Arts and Director of the Spencerian Saga. Highly esteemed in the international calligraphy community, Harvest has more than 30 years experience as a professional artist and instructor.
@masterpenman
LearnCalligraphy.com classes are hosted by Kestrel Montes. Aside from serving her own clients, Kestrel is perhaps better known for creating innovative tools and resources for the calligraphy community. Kestrel's own success as a professional artist paired with her Master's Degree in Educational Leadership, gives her a unique skill set to create quality educational opportunities and enhance professional community building.
@inkmethis
