Casual Calligraphy: No Special Pens Required!

Cheryl Tefft established her calligraphy studio, Calligraphics, in 1993, and since then she has been creating custom hand-lettering for corporations and celebrities, proud parents and grateful grandchildren, and bridal clients from New York to Australia. She has lettered on basketballs and conductor’s batons, diplomas and piggy banks, and has even had her work featured billboard-sized above the stage at Powell Symphony Hall.Cheryl's work has appeared in various magazines, includingMartha Stewart Weddings,BridesandThe Knot. In 2013, her first-ever calligraphy contest entry was awarded “Best in Show” in the national Graceful Envelope Contest. Her clients have included Tiffany & Co., Neiman Marcus, Southwestern Bell, Anheuser-Busch, The May Department Stores, and the Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra.Cheryl’s specialties include lettering for weddings, and one-of-a-kind illuminated documents such as proclamations. She uses her extensive training in centuries-old techniques of lettering and illumination while giving them a modern flair. She began teaching calligraphy in 2009 and now offers classes from beginner to advanced. She adores all cats, and reads etiquette books for fun.

Cheryl Tefft

Start with a few simple building blocks and learn to create an entire alphabet—no calligraphy experience or fancy tools needed.

Sheraton Westport Chalet Hotel St. Louis

Decorated Letters Galore!

If you love decorative letters or illuminated manuscripts, these workshops  are for you! They cover a WIDE variety of FUN and (mostly!) EASY decorative techniques, ranging from traditional to contemporary. Minimal experience needed for most of them!

We regret to tell you that the registration for this class is now closed. Please go to  https://www.dropbox.com/sh/mhos7na2zzb6zja/AABPGua_EaGK8up26EeAzMFva?dl=0 for information on future classes from this instructor, or email her at calligraphics@yahoo.com

Casual calligraphy offers a relaxed and approachable way to create beautiful lettering—without the need for traditional calligraphy pens.In this workshop, you'll learn the foundations of modern humanist lettering using tools you may already have on hand, such as ordinary pens, pencils, gel pens, or other everyday writing instruments. Through a clear, step-by-step approach, we'll explore the small number of basic elements which serve as the building blocks for this lettering style.Using those elements, we'll work through the construction of each letter of the alphabet, allowing you to see how the entire style grows from a few simple forms.You'll learn:<ul><li>The key characteristics of modern humanist lettering</li><li>The fundamental building blocks used to create the style</li><li>How to construct each letter of the alphabet step by step</li><li>Techniques for achieving consistency and balance</li><li>Ideas for enhancing and adding color to your letters</li></ul>This style of lettering is delightful to use for names on envelopes and cards, for titles and special captions in journaling and scrapbooking, or for any other words you want to dress up without any major fuss.This workshop is suitable for complete beginners as well as for experienced calligraphers interested in exploring a different approach to lettering.For those who wish to continue, these foundational skills can later be expanded through more comprehensive study that explores additional outlined lettering styles created with the same accessible tools and techniques.This workshop is part of the 2026 <a href="https://stlpenshow.com/" title="https://stlpenshow.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">St. Louis Pen Show</a>.WHO: This workshop is designed for adults and mature adolescents.PREREQUISITE: NONEWHERE:The St. Louis Pen ShowSheraton Westport Chalet Hotel191 Westport Plaza Drive, St. Louis, Missouri 63146This will be a small hands-on in-person workshop.WHEN: Friday, June 26, 2026, 3:00-5:00 pm CTSUPPLIES: If feasible, bring-- Pencil and good eraser (recommended), or any kind of standard pen-- Ruler-- Grid paper (any kind), a few sheets-- Any note-taking materials you likeFOR MORE INFORMATION: email calligraphics@yahoo.comABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR:Cheryl Tefft of Calligraphics runs the #1 calligraphy school in the United States for adults, providing custom design experiences for special events and launching calligraphers into their own businesses.Her work has been featured in Martha Stewart Weddings, Brides, and The Knot.<a href="https://www.facebook.com/Calligraphics1" title="https://www.facebook.com/Calligraphics1" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.facebook.com/Calligraphics1</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/cheryl.tefft.calligraphics/" title="https://www.instagram.com/cheryl.tefft.calligraphics/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.instagram.com/cheryl.tefft.calligraphics/</a>

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