RETURN TO GLEN IVY

My holiday class at Glen Ivy Hot Springs!

Holiday Lettering from the Heart with Lisa Engelbrecht
Friday, December 10, 1:30pm, in the Tiempo Lounge, at Glen Ivy Hot Springs Spa in Corona.

The class session with supplies are all included in Glen Ivy Hot Srings Spa general admission price of $52.*
Enjoy this holiday mini-class with Lisa, along with a relaxing day at the Spa.
For more details,paste this link into your browser

http://www.glenivy.com/2010/11/23/holiday-lettering-from-the-heart-with-lisa-engelbrecht/

Note: This event is hosted by Glen Ivy Spa, and no advance reservations are required.
For more info visit, www.glenivy.com
* there is a15% discount on admission price for 55+ and teachers with ID.

SEATTLE TRIP! Blog Coming Soon!!

OK-BACK from Seattle-It was awesome! I will blog soon about the fab class-and all our adventures but the pics are up on the Flickr stream if you cant wait! Link is here on the side!

THANK YOU SEATTLE! Tubs here I come!

THANK YOU SEATTLE! My Pop up class is sold out! We are taking a wait list tho=please contact me if youd like to be on it! I am SO excited to fly north! Besides seeing my daughter and my friends, I've been surprised wiht a day of beauty at Aveda-nice AND a trip to the tubs-one of the best graff places ever! Look for a Kickstarter project soon to support our Letterworks Graff Diversion classes. Things are popping now!

SEATTLE POP UP LETTERING WORKSHOP!

I will be in Seattle for Thanksgiving and my friend, Teesha Moore has offered her awesome Artfest Annex downtown for a short lettering workshop on Saturday. I thought maybe some of you might be interested if you're in that area-it will be super easy and creative-a very short supply list-Here's the info= I would really appreciate any help you could give me to get the word out-this being a last minute spontaneous sort of deal!

Pop Up Lettering Workshop
A quick trip to Seattle and good friends that will give me an awesome space to have a class equals a super fun and easy class. How does simple tools and fun alphabets sound? Just using a regular felt tip pen you can create many variations of cool lettering. We’ll explore simple mono linear alphabets, a Scripty style, no-lift letters that you fill with color,blending and glittery pens. You’ll also learn Sailor Jerry and steampunk-y style tattoo letters that can also be fun “filled”. These letters are good for journals, artwork, cards and correspondence that will knock their socks off. I’ll bring an assortment of my pen stash for you to try. You’ll get a selection of handouts to be inspired. Even if you’ve never picked up a calligraphy pen you will enjoy these fun,free and fancy letters!

Materials

Ball-point pens or felt tipped mono linear ( this means NOT a calligraphy pen) pens, Micron, Martha Stewart-whatever you have

Scrap paper-bond paper-anything you may have to write on.


Optional: A couple pieces of watercolor paper at least one hot press and one cold press-torn into workable sizes

Paper scraps you have and want to contribute to community share pile!

If ( and only if) you have a Larger journal ( 9 X 12?) to work in- somewhat better paper inside to take watercolor well-and if it could lie flat-like a spiral bound journal it would be sweet


Optional: Black paper-a pad of strathmore artagain or what you can find 9 X 12

Gel pens and or colored pencils you have, watercolor pencils even better-but only if you have these



DATE- SATURDAY NOVEMBER 27-1:30-4:30-Thanksgiving weekend
LOCATION- THE ARTFEST ANNEX 89 Yesler Way, Seattle 98104
Take a look at the space at www.teeshaslandofodd.com/annex/where.html
PRICE- $45
Please contact Lisa at lengelbrecht@earthlink.net










MY BIO


LISA ENGELBRECHT

Lisa Engelbrecht is a lettering and mixed media artist and passionately pursues lettering of all types on all surfaces, Lisa teaches workshops and classes internationally specializing in lettering on fabric, experimental lettering and the creative process. She has been on the faculty of ten international lettering conferences and she teaches at collage, quilting and alternative arts conferences nation wide. Lisa is also a freelance lettering artist for American Greetings and she is the author of the best selling book Modern Mark Making, from Classic Calligraphy to Hip Lettering., (Quarry, Publisher) Now in paperback under the name Modern Calligraphy. She is currently developing a graffiti diversion program in her hometown of Long Beach, California


Lisa Engelbrecht

THIS WEEKEND AT THE BOWERS MUSEUM-The Quilt Faire and Exhibit

I will be selling my stuff at the Bowers Museum Quilt Faire in Santa Ana this weekend-both Saturday and Sunday! -check out this link here. I'll have books and new art and some new little doodads-Please come visit-I think the quilt exhibit is going to be great -American Quilts-2 centuries of American Tradition and Techniques (there's a lecture too! America's Funniest Quilts) AND there are 4 other exhibits

BIG ART WEEKEND PLUS OTHER STUFF!

Here we go! What a crazy weekend. It all started at the Urban Craft Center in Santa Monica where the lovely Victoria led us in Fabric Dyeing-Of course I had to buy a bunch of soda ash and dyes-hope to tie dye the new Peace Tshirts! Then on to Demo Day at Art Supply Warehouse where Darrin and Dino and Wendy made it super fun! On Sunday I taught at the beautiful Glen Ivy Hot Springs- Flowing Letters for the Society for Calligraphy-The day was gray and misty-but magical and mysterious. I loved the scribbling the scribes did-check it out! Theres also some nature pics, sugar skulls class and art walk and whatever I was up to lately. I've posted some pictures of all of the above on my Flickr site-click on the Flickr at left to go and visit!

NOW IN SOMERSET WORKSHOP!

IT'S HERE!
The new issue of Somerset's Workshop is now onthe stands-and My Work is featured in it-Theres a cool messenger bag project with step outs, a creative wall hanging, backgrounds explained and an exemplar on Casual Brush Lettering too! Also theres a very nice article from Ruth Rae-some killer black hearts wit words stitched on them. and Pam Carriker is in this magazine too-I like her work. ALSO Ive posted some new pictures on my Flicker account-a local urban art show I went to-and My International Quilt Association Donation quilt for their auction in Houston -my newest painted wallet-and probably some other stuff-Im going to work on new originals for the etsy site! -tonight...maybe... after Dexter?

DREAM JOURNEY TO ITALY

A brand new flyer for my trip to Italy and you get to preview it first here!
-Please join me-this is gonna be great!
DREAM JOURNEY TO ITALY
WATERCOLOR FLOWER PAINTING WITH LISA ENGELBRECHT
May 2011!
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One of the things Lisa remember most about Orvieto, Italy were the flowers everywhere! It seemed every villa was adorned with balconies of cascading flowers and vines and lined with color. For her second trip with Adventures in Italy she thought, 'What a wonderful opportunity to explore the nature and beauty of plein-air flower painting.

Plein-air is a french expression that means “in the open air” and that’s where this workshop will venture - out into the beautiful village of Orvieto- the perfect example of a country town.
You will begin by learning the basics of Lisa's no fail “Really Easy” watercolor flower techniques in the lovely classroom at our B&B. You will use fresh flowers from the local farmers market to study! Soon you will venture out to the quiet streets and meadows of Orvieto, a classic hilltop town in central Italy. Communal class painting and individual solitary sojourns will spark individual and class critiques. Midweek Lisa will introduce a simple style of pointed pen lettering you will love - even if you’ve never done calligraphy before. Lisa promises you will succeed at this wonderful art form.Once you are lettering, you can label your paintings, write flower quotations, and
journal your innermost thoughts and feelings.

Lisa is truly excited to share with you this style of painting. You will learn about and paint the semitropical flowers of Orvieto like bougainvillea and wild orchids. You will receive a book of exemplars and samples for further study while you create a floral journal to remember this once-in-a- lifetime trip.


Cost - $2875. Fee includes six nights double occupancy lodging, six breakfasts, one dinner, all cultural events, course kit and instruction. Single occupancy available for an additional cost. Because Italian cuisine is such fun, meals are not prearranged allowing you prearranged allowing you the freedom to choose where and what to eat. We give lots of advice and no one eats alone! Travel costs are not included.

ALSO INCLUDED
• Introduction to the simple joys of Italian culture.
• Cook a delectable meal with a fabulous Italian
chef, while learning the secrets of using fresh local
ingredients.
• Visit a vineyard and meet the owner as he tells you
his philosophy for creating wines with character. Sip
several of his favorites and learn how each is unique -
a most intimate wine tasting.
• Shop as the locals do at the weekly market, where
fresh local produce makes tempting ingredients for a
picnic lunch.
• Discover the history and production of olive oil as you
take part in an olive oil tasting in an historic Etruscan
cave.
• Linger as you explore the finest Gothic cathedral in
all of Italy.
LISA ENGELBRECHT
Lisa started making art and letters to avoid having a real job and now passionately pursues lettering of all types on all surfaces. She's a lettering artist and instructor in calligraphy and mixed media. Lisa teaches workshops and classes internationally specializing in lettering on fabric, experimental lettering and the creative process. She is a self titled Letterista, somewhat a rebel and her unique style has landed her on the faculty of ten international lettering conferences and she teaches at collage, quilting and alternative arts conferences nationwide. In 2006 Lisa introduced new multi- media classes at the International Quilt Show in Houston, Texas. She is interested not only in classical letterforms but also alternative surfaces for lettering and current street influences on modern calligraphy. Lisa has never followed the rules of the lettering art world and prides herself on this fact. She has translated this attitude to her work and teaching methods. She is a frequent contributor to Somerset Studios and her work on fabric was featured on the covers of Legacies and Quilting Arts magazines. She is currently creating a graffiti diversion program in her city of Long Beach, California and has designed her first tattoo! In 2010 Lisa was a presenter at TypeCon, an international type conference. Her work is featured in the soon to be released Somerset Workshop and the book,Art Saves by Jenny Doh. Lisa is the author of the best selling book from Rockport /Quarry Publishing, Modern Mark Making, from Classic Calligraphy to Hip Lettering. ( The just released paperback version has a brand new title-
Modern Calligraphy and Hand Lettering-but the same goodness inside!)

TO BOOK NOW-OR MORE INFO www.adventuresinitaly.net

TWO WINNERS OF THE BOOK!

I HAD SO MANY ENTRIES! I had to pick two winner-actually my son picked them! The winners are Jane LaFazio and Elke! ( Elke -please email me with your address so I can send you your prize!) Thank you all for your interest. (Please know that I have the new paperbook now in stock-you can order from my website) )
oh and I wanted to show this picture above...I love the calligraphic name that Bill Grant did for me for my birthday!
More stuff coming soon-I have the scoop on my Flowing Letters Workshop next month at Glen Ivy Hot Springs Spa.

NOW IN PAPERBACK!-MODERN CALLIGRAPHY AND HAND LETTERING-ALSO A GIVEAWAY!

IT'S HERE! My book, Modern Mark Making has been given a spanking new cover-and a new name! It's the same goodness inside-and sorry to say no more spiral binding-BUT its cheaper than the OG!

and to celebrate OVER 100 FOLLOWERS ON MY BLOG I'm doing a special giveaway-just for you -my special peeps! Please respond in the comments section by September 15th. I will also include a special limited edition print and personalize the book to you! ( or this could be a great gift for a friend!) I will randomly draw a name and notify the winner here in this blog. THANK YOU for all the support you've given me!

BTW cast is off -writing returns and Im overjoyed-what a blessing it is to be able to use my hand again-what a wake up call! I surely didnt want to learn to do lettering with my left hand!
Thanks again everybody!