Handwriting & Hip Hop with Stef Alicia
Join us for a unique and inspiring workshop that blends the art of cursive handwriting with the rhythmic essence of hip hop culture. Led by renowned cursive artist and educator Stef Alicia McCalmon, this session promises to ignite your creativity and enrich your connection to both writing and music.
About:
In a world dominated by digital communication, reconnecting with the art of handwriting can enrich our self-expression and memory. Stef Alicia McCalmon, a passionate cursive artist with a legacy of handwritten artistry from her mother and grandmother, believes in the power of writing to ground and remind us of our humanity. In this engaging workshop, we’ll explore how the fluidity of cursive can intertwine with the beats and rhythms of hip hop, creating a vibrant space for personal expression and community connection.
What to Expect:
- Guided Instruction: Learn foundational cursive strokes and loops while exploring hip hop’s lyrical flow
- Interactive Exercises: Engage in hands-on activities that combine writing with rhythmic movement and beat
- Live Demonstrations: Watch Stef demonstrate the techniques and styles that make cursive a unique art form
- Creative Collaboration: Work together with fellow participants to create pieces that fuse writing and hip hop
- Inspiration & Prompts: Receive prompts and supportive resources to continue your cursive practice at home, paired with music that keeps the energy alive
Unlock your creative potential and discover the beauty of words through movement and melody. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your handwriting skills while celebrating hip hop culture in this one-of-a-kind workshop. Reserve your spot today!
About Stef Alicia McCalmon:
Stef Alicia McCalmon, the force behind susielightyear studio, is a cursive artist and educator. She creates home and office goods that feature her signature handwritten flair inherited from her mother and maternal grandmother. Her products are invitations to be present with your personal, communal, cultural, and spiritual moments. She creates content and facilitates workshops to make cursive education more accessible.
Registration: $35 | $26 for MODA members
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