with sair goetz Modular letter systems of the Archive through the lens of transgender liberation. Modular type systems are the cult classic of the typography and lettering worlds. This lecture hopes to introduce you to an approach to forming letters that you may have never known you wanted. Join Collections Programming Manager and time-based artist, […]
Learn to bring a splash of 17th century style flourishing to your letters in this dynamic 4-week workshop. Calligraphic flourishing is the art of embellishing writing—the accessories to calligraphy's outfit. This class covers pointed pen flourishing from the 17th century to present. Students will learn modern flourishing design rules, use them to analyze historical examples, […]
We're opening our classroom doors for you to get your burning questions answered about Type West, the west coast's only yearlong certificate program in type design! This event is a fun, low-key opportunity to meet current students, grads, instructors, and Letterform Archive staff, who will be there to share details about the application process, programming, […]
with Angy Che Unlock the power of the iPad to create dynamic, polished, and punchy lettering pieces. No previous Procreate or lettering experience needed. In this four week workshop (Thursdays, starting on October 19), participants will learn how to bring words to life through the art of lettering. Although we'll use the iPad and Apple […]
with Harry Reese Join us for an engaging lecture by Harry Reese, the 2023 Lieberman Lecturer. In The Gutenberg Galaxy (1962), Marshall McLuhan argued that significant changes in technology would generate massive cultural transformations that will permanently alter the form and function of the book. Fundamentals of bookmaking have not changed much since the contributions […]
with Kit Hinrichs Join us for a unique evening with designer Kit Hinrichs, as he discusses his latest book and the value of storytelling in his career. Award-winning designer, author, and collector Kit Hinrichs will present his latest book, Narrative Design: A 50 Year Perspective. He'll explore how storytelling has allowed him to create lasting imagery […]
with Diane V. Silverthorne, Dan Reynolds, Megan Brandow-Faller Join the contributors of our latest book for a visit to Vienna in 1900, a moment with an outsized influence on lettering and graphic design. Discover the world of Vienna 1900 graphic design in a roundtable with the contributors to our latest book, Die Fläche: Design and Lettering […]
with Rüdiger Schlömer Explore basic typeknitting techniques and plan your next holiday knitting project using Knit Grotesk and other custom hand knitting fonts. Over two weekends (Saturday-Sunday, November 18, 19, December 2 & 3), learn to knit a monogram, name tag, instagram meme, poster, scarf, pullover, or blanket during this online typeknitting workshop. Use your […]
with 2023 Docent Cohort Docents welcome you to a virtual introduction to Letterform Archive. Love Letterform Archive, but live far from San Francisco? Curious about our virtual tours, but want a demo before you book one? Join our new, international group of docents as they explore our collections through the lenses of lettering, typography, and visual language.
with Dorothy Yuki Use your old publications (and ours) and turn them into Paper Gems. In this 5-hour in-person workshop, learn to make fun lightweight jewelry, boxes, and more with paper publications you no longer need, read, or use. Dorothy will take you through the process of creating unique, handmade holiday gifts using very few […]
In The Gutenberg Galaxy (1962), Marshall McLuhan argued that significant changes in technology would generate massive cultural transformations that will permanently alter the form and function of the book. Fundamentals of bookmaking have not changed much since the contributions of Gutenberg, but the cultural environments in which they have been grounded, expanded, and received certainly […]
with Tammie Knight Make Your Own Miniature: Letterform Holiday Café! Design your own miniature holiday-themed café in this delightful in-person workshop. Over the course of six hours, miniaturist Tammie Knight will take you on a 1:12 design journey. As you create your own cafe, she will join you, sharing her process, tips, and tricks along […]