SCRIPT MONOGRAMS
WITH SUZANNE CUNNINGHAM
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.
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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.
What you'll learn:
Suzanne Cunningham guides us through her process of creating flourished script capitals that beautifully nest together forming one cohesive unit. Script Monograms are a favorite of Southern culture so nobody better to teach us than Suzanne!
- Basic rules of monograms
- Drafting steps and process
- Nesting and intertwining strategies
- Flourishing for monograms
- Finding the balance between fancy and legible
- Things to consider to ensure flexibility of the monogram's end use
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Who this is for:
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Calligraphers interested in creating elegant, flourished script monograms
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Artists exploring nested and intertwined letterforms
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Students ready to move beyond single capitals into cohesive designs
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Anyone designing monograms for stationery, certificates, or personal commissions
Self-paced. Full year access. All skill levels are welcome.
Note! All monograms are designed in pencil. No need to be a skilled calligrapher.
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Monograms have endless uses!
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LESSON MODULES
With 50+ bite-sized lessons guiding you through the art of creating elegant, flourished script monograms that beautifully nest into one cohesive design.
Getting Ready (2 videos):
- Introduction to the class
- Supply list overview
- Suzanne’s client samples
Resources (2 videos):
- Class handouts
- Favorite tools and supplies
- Book recommendations
The Foundations (6 videos):
- Core flourishing rules
- Using templates
- Monogram etiquette
- Ornamental elements
- Checklist for success
- Alphabet sampler
Three Letter Monograms (12 videos):
- Step-by-step monogram process
- Designing, refining, and finalizing
- Multiple real client examples
- Tips, corrections, and shading
- Discussion with Suzanne
Creative Alternatives (11 videos):
- Designing 2–5 letter monograms
- Wrapping and interlocking styles
- Refining and finalizing variations
- Adding decorative elements
Monograms with Numbers (6 videos):
- Script numbers
- Year and anniversary monograms
- Circular, vertical, and stacked layouts
- Creative number compositions
Challenging Letters (5 videos):
- Tricky letter combinations
- Designing and refining difficult forms
- Improving balance and flow
Monograms with Ampersands (4 videos):
- Ampersand variations
- Designing elegant paired monograms
- Multiple style explorations
Unique Situations (7 videos):
- Special name cases (like Mc)
- Unusual and repeating letters
- Width and height challenges
- Modern script monograms
Final Execution (2 videos):
- Inking the final monogram
- Pricing and digitizing discussion
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.
00
DAYS
00
HOURS
00
MINS
00
SECS
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 Suzanne:
Suzanne Cunningham needs no introduction to many of us in the calligraphy community! With over 27 years of experience, her skill and grace constantly wow us. Suzanne offers commissioned calligraphy services and frequently teaches for IAMPETH as well as local guilds and private lessons.
@suzcunningham
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.
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