Kathy Milici - Modern Storybook Script - August 7, 14, 21 & 28, 2025

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This class is not hosted by John Neal Books. Please contact the instructor for more information.

Live (Also recorded for later viewing)

7,14,21 & 28 August 2025 (Thursday) 
20:30 pm – 22:30 pm (Hong Kong Time)

Class Cost : HKD 1,170.00 or USD 150.00

Welcome to Modern Storybook Script! This playful and unique alphabet has FUN written all over it!In this workshop, you’ll be guided through the step-by-step process of creating Kathy’s cha…

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Welcome to Modern Storybook Script! This playful and unique alphabet has FUN written all over it!

In this workshop, you’ll be guided through the step-by-step process of creating Kathy’s charming, playful, casual script alphabet that gives a fresh, modern twist to the traditional alphabet.

First, you’ll learn a series of simple strokes that will help you familiarize yourself with these whimsical letterforms; then you’ll proceed to lower case letters, upper case capitals and ligatures. You’ll learn how to see letters in a very different way, while playing with form and creating your own style! What could be more fun?

Then you’ll learn thoughtfully crafted names and phrases, using a series of exercises to help you develop rhythm and flow, and let’s add numbers and punctuation too!

You'll receive 8 hours of step-by-step, detailed instruction with lots of uplifting encouragement along the way. Add Kathy’s tips, tricks, terminology, project templates, time-saving hints, and so much more!

You’ll learn:

Lower & upper case letter foundations

Creative alternates & experimenting

Structuring & designing your own letters

Connecting letters into words

Ligatures & bouncing Techniques

Word spacing and structuring sentences

Writing on a curve

Creating both spontaneity and balance

Proper terminology

Numerals, punctuation

Simple flourishing 

You’ll also get:

Profuse class handout package

Helpful hints to inspire your journey

Fun homework projects, including practice lists

Kathy’s live flourished envelope demo

Unique Insights & Outlooks from the “Mind of Milici”

This workshop can also help you:

Improve your intuition and creative confidence

Train your eye to “see” letters differently

Create freedom within structure

Find your own personal style and self-expression

Design your own letters that you can use again and again

Use visualization & negative space more effectively

Judge your work, not yourself 

Are you a beginner? This workshop is the perfect place to start! You’ll learn from a seasoned calligrapher and teacher, who knows what it’s like to be an eternal student! 

Do you have calligraphy experience? This is a great way to expand your existing portfolio and add even more versatility to your existing skill!

Let's Create Together!

Modern Storybook Script
Kathy Milici, Hosted By The Gentle Penman

Live (Also recorded for later viewing)

7,14,21 & 28 August 2025 (Thursday) 
20:30 pm – 22:30 pm (Hong Kong Time)

Class Cost : HKD 1,170.00 or USD 150.00
Registration Link : https://www.thegentlepenman.com/modern-storybook-script

Supply List:

  • Straight Pen Holder, your favorite (H113, H111)
  • 3-pointed pen nibs, your favorites, Kathy uses Nikko G (also recommended Zebra G, Hunt 22, Gillott 404, Please make sure your nib fits in your holder.) (N113, N118, N93, N74)
  • Sumi Moon Palace Black Ink (I70)
  • Dinky Dip (S1064, S856, S853)
  • 12” clear plastic ruler (S871)
  • Pencil, soft (PL38)
  • Soft eraser, liked a kneaded or plastic eraser (E13, E09)
  • Dropper bottle with water (OR pipette) (S1017, S3036)
  • Borden and Riley Boris Marker Layout paper, 9 X 12, 50 sheets (pad) (P09)
  • A few soft paper towels
  • Matches
  • A few toothpicks
  • 2 paper clips
  • Bottle water

Optional Items:

  • Scotch removable tape (blue label) (S699)
  • Dr. Martin’s Bleed Proof White (I38)
  • A few sheets of dark colored card stock (black or navy) 
  • Sakura gel pens, sparkle, gold and/ or silver (M64, M96-2)
  • Assorted colored pencils or watercolor set with a #1 small brush and water (PL76, PL28, S609, BR26)
  • Pot/palette (S1695, S1094)
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