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ONLINE ART AND CALLIGRAPHY CLASSES

since 2009

We have classes in traditional broad edge calligraphy, pointed pen calligraphy, modern calligraphy & gestural calligraphy. We offer pointed brush & flat brush lettering studies. We have classes in drawing, painting, illumination, layout & design, cursive handwriting and so much more, all with the highest caliber of instructors worldwide. You have come to the right place for learning!

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We won't bug you, we don't sell your info, in fact, we are pretty nice people just trying to share our skills.

Our Current Zoom Class Offerings...

We have Zoom classes with video access for 8 weeks for all those who can't participate live.

Celtic Knots in circular designs for intermediate students.

Celtic Knotwork:
The Next Step

Joy Daniels, Instructor

The next class in our popular Celtic Knots series. This intermediate class will take the designs further in circular shapes and more. Joy has added a bonus 40 min. video to refresh the skills of beginners.

*Please note revised date*

$95 / Sept. 27 & Oct. 1

gold leaf gilded lombardic initial for illuminated manuscript design

Illuminated Initials

Harvest Crittenden, Instructor

With a new design that incorporates a decorated initial with acanthus leaves winding throughout. We will use flat and raised gilding, work to create depth even on gold leaf, learn detailed painting techniques, filigree and more.

$195 / Oct 3, 6,10 & 13

victorian flourished letters in holiday designs with charming birds and mice

Holiday Charmers

Heather Held, Instructor

Starting with a pencil design of decorative script lettering, we will inhabit the lettering with a charming holiday creature. As we explore colour techniques that create luminous effects on the page, Holiday Charmers will begin to sparkle and glow.

$95 / October 7 & 8

Our Classes Still in Session...

Business skills for artists and calligraphers

The Business of Calligraphy

Kestrel Montes, Instructor

Kestrel Montes of INKMETHIS shares all her experience building a thriving business: determining the focus, finding clients, licenses, marketing, social media, offering services, selling products, resources, and more! Launch your dreams!

With videos available through Jan. 15, check it out!

How our Zoom classes work

Each Zoom class can be attended live, or watched at a time that suits you! Classes are 2 hour sessions, with an additional 30 minutes for Q&A.
You get an up-close, direct view without looking over someone's shoulder. You can clearly see every detail. You have the ability to turn on closed captioning while you watch.
Each session is recorded and available for a full 8 weeks after the last class to watch several more times.
Filmed in HD. Videos are posted the same day and closed captioning in 18 languages added within 48 hours (usually much sooner).
Everything you need can be found in the online classroom, including handouts, the supply list, Zoom links, and the recordings to view when it's convenient.

Acorn Arts Gemma Black Foundational Calligraphy

Classic Gems, our self-paced classes

We offer self-paced video classes with life time access, with more coming soon (like very soon!) We are in the process of converting all our videos to closed captioning in 8 languages, wherever possible, to make viewing easier for our students worldwide.

wedge brush holiday designs with pointed pen flourishes

Flourished Holiday Envelopes

F. Phyllis Macaluso, Instructor

In this very detailed pre-recorded course, Phyllis leads students through a step by step process to create decorative envelopes, beautiful for the holidays and beyond. With a private forum for students to share with each other.

See details here

handwriting in cursive style for beginners

Classic Cursive

Marie Hornback, Instructor

Marie will take you through the steps you need to improve your handwriting and make it uniquely yours. Based on the handwriting of Mary Champion and H.P. Behrensmeyer. With a private forum for students to share with each other.

See details here

egg tempera online class with small project and step by step instructions all levels

Egg Tempera, the Luminous Medium

Koo Schadler, Instructor

In this comprehensive course, Koo leads students through a step by step process to create a small yet exquisite still life painting using pigments & egg yolk. With a private forum for students to share with each other.

See details here

Coming Soon

We have another Classic Gems class that's almost ready to be announced, we are just finishing up the closed captioning. Hope you're as excited as we are! Make sure to sign up for our newsletter so you don't miss a thing.

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foundational lettering calligraphy online class

Foundational Hand

Gemma Black, Instructor

Students will be taken step-by-step through the process of using a broad nib, ink, guidelines, slope, using a ductus and lettering this beautiful contemporary hand based on Edward Johnston's teaching. With a private forum for students to share with each other.

See details here

Coming Soon

We have another Classic Gems that's almost ready to be announced, we are just finishing up the closed captioning. Hope you're as excited as we are! Make sure to sign up for our newsletter so you don't miss a thing.

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cursive handwriting online class for any age student with Spanish subtitles

How our self-paced classes work

Each class is prerecorded for viewing. You will have unlimited, lifetime access.
You get an up-close, direct view, much better than you could see in person. You can clearly see every detail. You have the ability to turn on closed captioning while you watch.
You can come back a year later, or two years later, after you've made progress to check your work again. Really, none of us learn everything the first time we see it and practice. (At least I don't!)
Classes are filmed in HD whenever possible. We are working to add closed captioning in 18 languages. Most, but not all, have closed captioning available in English already.
Everything you need can be found in the online classroom, including handouts, the supply list, the videos, and access to a private forum to share your work with other students.
We all learn best when are comfortable in our own setting. So come as you are and take it at your own pace. A day, a week, a year, no hurry!

Harvest Crittenden Acorn Arts founder and director

A Note From Harvest

Thank you for the opportunity to enter your homes and pass along our love of letters and illumination. We are delighted to share our online classes with you. We began offering online classes in 2009, and the outreach has grown ever since. We now have thousands of students from more than 75 countries participating. We are honored to be a small part of bringing calligraphers and artists together world wide. There are a variety of online classes now offered through Acorn Arts, by IAMPETH Master Penman Harvest Crittenden, founder & director of Acorn Arts, along with an outstanding group of international artists specializing in their fields. We do not take this opportunity lightly and strive to give you the highest level of instruction possible. We appreciate your warm welcome.