$149.00
Dynamic Lettering Workshop + Guidebook + Optional Workbook PDF
Boost your lettering skills with easy yet effective methods for making energetic hand-lettering and logos. Perfect for enthusiastic designers, letterers, illustrators, and artists of all skill levels.
NOTE: This is a recording of the Dynamic Lettering workshop conducted on March 8, 2025. You will receive the PDF guidebook (and PDF workbook if added to your registration) and a link to the Zoom recording via email within 24-48 hours after checkout. To view the recording, you need to provide the email address associated with your Zoom account. You will have unlimited access to the recording until the link expires on July 1, 2025.
By signing up to view this recording you agree to these Terms and Conditions* listed below.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
If you want to give your lettering extra energy or more attitude, this info-packed online workshop is for you! You’ll learn how to give static lettering an animated appearance by using a handful of simple yet highly effective techniques. Whether you’re a beginner who’s motived to build your skill set, or an experienced artist interested in attracting more attention to your professional work, this class will provide you with the tools needed to produce striking and distinctive lettering.
During this in-depth hands-on workshop, I guide you through detailed strategies for generating vibrant action-packed lettering. We start by looking at bouncy serif letters. You’ll learn practical methods for customizing foundational styles, and utilizing energetic effects to compose friendly or forceful designs. Next, we examine interlocking sans serif letters. I’ll show you how to weave their forms together to produce both playful wordmarks and powerful visual messaging. These core approaches are essential for today’s lettering artist looking to make meaningful and memorable work.
You’ll get acquainted with loads of lettering concepts, design principles, and drawing methods during insightful lettering demonstrations. Comprehensive slide presentations and a 38-page illustrated PDF guidebook provide further guidance as you learn to create your own dynamic lettering!
NEW: Add the Dynamic Lettering 28-page PDF workbook to boost your new skills after the class!
In this class, you’ll learn how to:
• Create distinctive personal and professional lettering work
• Add personality to letters by customizing foundational styles
• Compose effective eye-catching layouts
• Evaluate your lettering to avoid common mistakes
• Boost your skill set with proven techniques
• Utilize loads of professional lettering tricks and tips
This class is ideal for:
• Motivated newcomers and artists who are interested in making lively and engaging lettering
• Experienced letterers who desire deeper creative insights into the lettering process
• Designers and typographers who want a nuanced understanding of dynamic letter-based layouts
• Illustrators and visual artists who are looking to integrate animated lettering in their work
• Students from my previous workshops who are ready to expand their knowledge
You'll need these materials if you want to draw along with me:
• pencil and sharpener
• an eraser
• some tracing paper
• grid/graph paper
• a ruler
• a Zoom account to watch the video recording
• a copy of my Lettering Manual is strongly recommended, natch
*TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF TICKET PURCHASE:
1. Ownership and Usage Rights: By registering for access to this recording, you hereby agree to the following stipulations:
a. Individual Use Only: The playback of this recording is exclusively intended for the individual who has purchased a ticket and is strictly prohibited for collective, corporate, or educational group use.
b. Restricted Use of Workshop Materials: All PDF workshop materials, including guidebooks and/or workbooks, are designated solely for personal use and must not be disseminated, duplicated, in part or in whole, or otherwise shared. You are authorized to produce one single copy for your own personal reference.
c. Ownership of Workshop Materials: The Dynamic Lettering PDF guidebook (and Dynamic Lettering PDF workbook) is the exclusive property of Ken Barber.
2. Refund Policy: Due to the nature of this digital product, no refunds will be provided after purchase. It is imperative that you ensure your capability to access a reliable internet connection for viewing the workshop and downloading the PDF materials.
3. Access Expiration Date: Access to viewing the workshop will expire on July 1, 2025.
4. No Guarantee of Success or Profit: You acknowledge and agree that there is no guarantee of the ticket purchaser reaching a level of success or that you will gain any professional profit by viewing this workshop and using the class materials.
5. Non-Acceptance of Terms: Should you decline to acknowledge and abide by these terms, please do not purchase a ticket for this recording.
6. Group Use: If you require access for a group or intend to employ this material in a collective setting, please contact us to discuss group rates and request authorization for such usage.
By proceeding with the purchase of a ticket, you affirm your understanding and consent to the aforementioned terms and conditions.