Discover the Beauty of Relaxed, Expressive Lettering
Some of the most beautiful lettering doesn't strive for perfection — it feels natural, graceful, and full of life.
For more than 40 years, Connie Furgason has inspired artists across Canada and the United States to combine calligraphy, watercolour, and nature into artwork that is both elegant and deeply personal. Her warm, encouraging teaching style helps students relax, experiment, and discover their own creative voice.
Whether you're looking to add movement to your Italic hand or create artwork that blends lettering with delicate botanical elements, Connie's classes will leave you inspired and eager to create.
Register for Flourish Festival »You'll choose your classes, including this one, during registration.
Italic Variations with Blooms
Bring Movement, Colour, and Nature to Your Italic Hand
Class size: 20 people
Italic is one of the most versatile calligraphic scripts. In Connie's hands, it becomes something even more expressive.
Learn how subtle variations in pen angle, letter height, rhythm, and spacing can transform familiar letterforms into lively, elegant writing. Then discover how to weave soft botanical elements into your compositions, creating artwork where words and flowers complement one another beautifully.
You'll Leave With- Greater confidence with the Italic hand.
- Beautiful lettering variations that add movement and personality.
- Simple floral techniques to complement your calligraphy.
- Ideas for creating finished pieces that feel fresh, elegant, and uniquely your own.
Threads & Whispers
Mixed Media Lettering
Class size: 20 people
Where calligraphy, texture, and storytelling come together.
Some artwork doesn't demand attention — it invites it.
In this inspiring workshop, Connie Furgason will show you how to combine elegant lettering with layers of texture, stitching-inspired marks, botanical elements, and mixed media techniques to create pieces rich with depth and meaning. Through thoughtful exploration of composition, colour, and mark making, you'll discover how subtle details can transform your calligraphy into expressive works of art.
Whether you're an experienced mixed media artist or simply ready to expand beyond ink on paper, you'll leave with fresh ideas, practical techniques, and the confidence to create work that is uniquely your own.
You'll Leave With- Techniques for combining calligraphy with mixed media.
- New approaches to texture, layering, and composition.
- Inspiration drawn from nature and everyday materials.
- Greater confidence creating expressive, one-of-a-kind artwork.
- A sketchbook full of ideas to continue exploring at home.
Connie Furgason
Connie Furgason has spent more than four decades helping artists discover that creativity flourishes when there's room to explore. Her classes are welcoming, encouraging, and filled with practical techniques that students can immediately apply to their own work.
Inspired by the beauty of the Canadian prairies and the natural world, Connie's teaching reminds us that some of the most meaningful art begins with curiosity, play, and the confidence to make the next mark.
Let your lettering breathe.
Join Connie Furgason for Italic Variations with Blooms, Threads & Whispers, or both — class size is limited to 20 per session.
Register for Flourish Festival »You'll choose your classes, including this one, during registration.