Italic Fundamentals: A Practical Introduction to Elegant Lettering

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

Discover the beauty and versatility of italic calligraphy through a step-by-step, beginner-friendly approach.

Sheraton Westport Chalet Hotel St. Louis

Beginning calligraphy course sequence

This four-course sequence helps complete novices become highly skilled in the  art of calligraphy! Take the  courses in the following order: (1) Beg. Calligraphy I ; (2) Beg. Calligraphy II ; (3) Mastering Dip Pens; (4) Beg. Copperplate. Wow your friends!

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

Italic calligraphy is often admired for its graceful appearance; it can also be one of the most approachable and useful calligraphy styles to learn.In this introductory workshop, we’ll explore the foundations of italic lettering through a clear and structured method designed to make the process manageable and enjoyable. Students should already be comfortable using a broad-edge pen, but no prior experience with italic is necessary.During the workshop, we’ll cover:<ul><li>The essential structure of all lower-case italic letterforms</li><li>Pen angle and stroke relationships</li><li>Basic spacing and rhythm</li><li>Techniques for creating smoother, more confident lettering</li><li>BONUS: A special technique for making ALL of your broad-edge calligraphy lettering styles more beautiful and elegant!</li></ul>Whether you are exploring italic for the first time or revisiting it after previous study, this workshop is designed to provide a solid and accessible foundation.For those who wish to continue, these skills provide the basis for deeper study of the italic hand and its many creative applications.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: Comfortable using a broad-edge calligraphy penWHERE: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: Saturday, June 27, 2026, 12:00 (noon) to 2:00 pm CTSUPPLY LIST will be sent upon enrollment.FOR 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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