BASIC ITALIC Melissa
Titone,instructor
Seven Tuesday evenings, 6:30–9:00 p.m.
January 22 – March 4 , 2008
$140.00 (FOC members: $135.00)
DESCRIPTION: The italic script appeared in Italy during the Renaissance, and is currently one
of the most popular alphabets used by calligraphers. The practical uses for this
timeless hand are virtually endless. You can letter poems, menus, invitations,
envelopes, etc. and personalize anything you can write on! In this broad-edged
pen class the italic upper and lower case letters, numbers, punctuation, and
spacing will be taught. A cornucopia of delicious lettering examples will
inspire ideas.
All levels of lettering experience are welcome.
SUPPLIES: Supplies can be purchased at the first class and will
cost approximately $17.
BIO:Melissa Titone has owned a freelance calligraphy
business since 1988, doing everything from wedding invitations to
commercial lettering. She has enjoyed teaching children and adults, both
privately and in workshops and classes. Her work has been seen in various
juried exhibitions and has been published in several books, including
Greeting Card Design, The Speedball Textbook, American Corporate Identity,
Letterheads Gone Digital, and The Artful letter Engagement Calendar.
