Anne-Davnes Elser
☁Flourishing in the Clouds
(Class size 40 People)
What happens when flourishing leaves the baseline and drifts into the sky?
In this imaginative two-day workshop, lettering becomes atmosphere.
Using masking fluid, watercolor washes, shimmer paints, and either a pointed pen or glass pen, you’ll build luminous cloudscapes where flourishing floats across the page.
You’ll learn how to layer masking fluid and watercolor to create glowing shapes, protect delicate layers with fixative, and develop expressive flourishes that feel airy, fluid, and alive.
Whether you work on white paper or dark surfaces, your pigments and shimmers will create surprising, almost magical effects.
Part technique, part exploration, this workshop invites you to loosen your grip, experiment with materials, and let your flourishing drift somewhere unexpected.
Come ready to play with color, texture, and movement—and leave with work that feels as expansive as the sky.
Anne-Davnes Elser
Flourishing in the Clouds
Oct 22 & 23
Folia
Oct 24 & 25
Folia
(Class size 40 People)
What if the hairline of a letter could grow leaves?
In this richly ornamental workshop, Anne blends
Baroque brushwork, colored pencils, and painterly flourishes to transform simple script letterforms into lush, leafing compositions.
You’ll practice painting delicate leaves with round and filbert brushes, then build flowing forms that grow from the hairlines of your letters.
Part botanical inspiration, part calligraphic ornament — FOLIA is where letters start to bloom.
Anne-Davnes Elser
Flourishing in the Clouds
Oct 22 & 23
Folia
Oct 24 & 25
The Hand You’ll Learn From:
Anne Davnes Elser is known for her thoughtful approach to calligraphy and her deep respect for the traditions behind the letterforms she teaches.
Her work reflects careful observation, strong structure, and a quiet elegance that rewards patience and practice.
As an instructor, Anne creates a supportive, focused learning environment, helping students slow down and build confidence through intentional mark-making.
Her teaching emphasizes understanding the why behind each stroke, giving students tools they can return to long after the class ends.
Best for:
Calligraphers who value strong foundations, students who enjoy deliberate practice, and artists drawn to a calm, disciplined approach to lettering.