Connie Furgason
Italic Variations and Glorious Blooms
(Class size 20 People)
Where letters loosen up and flowers do the talking
If your Italic feels a little too proper, or your florals feel disconnected from your lettering, this class brings them together in a way that feels natural, expressive, and surprisingly freeing.
In this two-day immersive workshop, Connie shows you how to weave lively Italic calligraphy with loose watercolor blooms so the words and the florals feel like they belong to the same moment.
Inspired by the season around us, this is a gentle, no-pressure approach that invites movement, contrast, and personality onto the page.
You do not need to be a painter or a perfectionist.
You just need curiosity and a willingness to loosen your grip.
You will learn how to:
◆ Create a more expressive, dancing Italic without losing structure
◆ Paint loose, confident florals that support your lettering rather than compete with it
◆ Combine text and image so each enhances the other
◆ Build contrast and visual interest that draws the eye across the page
This class is welcoming to all levels. with familiarity with Italic is helpful, but the focus is on exploration, not rules.
Connie Furgason
Italic Variations and Glorious Blooms
Oct 22 & 23
Threads and Whispers
Oct 24 & 25
Threads and Whispers
(Class size 20 People)
Threaded Text...
Small words.
Big impact.
Quiet magic.
Sometimes the most powerful thing on the page is not the headline.
It is the whisper.
In this two-day immersive class, you will learn how to use thread writing, an ultra-fine, loose style of text, to add depth, movement, and meaning to your lettering and art.
These delicate threads can unify a piece, create contrast, and carry emotion without competing with the main message.
This is about subtlety with intention.
The details that make someone pause and look again.
You will learn how to:
◆ Use tiny text to add rhythm, flow, and visual tension
◆ Layer meaning into your work without clutter
◆ Turn words into design elements, not just readable text
◆ Create pieces that feel thoughtful, expressive, and complete
This class is ideal for artists and calligraphers who love nuance, texture, and quiet impact.
Connie Furgason
Italic Variations and Glorious Blooms
Oct 22 & 23
Threads and Whispers
Oct 24 & 25
The Hand You’ll Learn From:
Connie is known for her expressive Italic and loose watercolor florals that feel seasonal, organic, and quietly confident.
Her teaching style is welcoming and pressure-free, helping students loosen up while still building strong fundamentals.
Students love how approachable her process feels and how quickly their work begins to flow with more movement, contrast, and personality.
Best for:
Calligraphers who want to loosen their Italic, artists curious about florals, and anyone who wants their lettering and imagery to finally feel like they belong together.