Build Better Letters. Create Stronger Designs.
Beautiful lettering doesn't happen by accident. It begins with understanding structure, proportion, and the timeless principles that have guided great letterforms for centuries.
Internationally respected calligrapher and designer Renée Alexander is celebrated for her ability to make complex ideas approachable. Her workshops combine classical foundations with contemporary design, giving students the confidence to create lettering that is both elegant and uniquely their own.
Whether you're passionate about Roman capitals or looking to strengthen your design skills, Renée's classes will change the way you look at every letter.
Register for Flourish Festival »You'll choose your classes, including this one, during registration.
Capitals Constructed
Build the Foundation of Beautiful Lettering
Class size: 20 people
The world's most enduring letterforms were designed with remarkable precision.
In this workshop, you'll explore the structure, proportion, and rhythm of Roman capitals, learning how these timeless forms have influenced lettering and typography for nearly two thousand years.
Renée breaks the process into clear, approachable steps, helping you understand not only how to draw beautiful capitals, but why they have remained the benchmark of elegant letterform design.
You'll Leave With- A solid understanding of Roman capital construction.
- Greater confidence in proportion and spacing.
- Practical techniques for creating consistent, elegant letterforms.
- Skills that strengthen every style of calligraphy you practice.
Capitals Composed
Turn Beautiful Letters into Beautiful Design
Class size: 20 people
Creating beautiful letters is only the first step. The real artistry lies in arranging them into a composition that feels balanced, harmonious, and alive.
In this workshop, Renée will guide you through the principles of layout, hierarchy, spacing, and composition, showing you how thoughtful design transforms individual letters into compelling works of art.
Whether you're creating certificates, quotations, commissions, or fine art, these are skills you'll use again and again.
You'll Leave With- Greater confidence composing finished pieces.
- Practical design strategies for balance and visual impact.
- A deeper understanding of spacing and hierarchy.
- Techniques that elevate every lettering project.
Renée Alexander
Renée Alexander has earned an international reputation as both an accomplished lettering artist and an exceptional educator. Her teaching is clear, thoughtful, and encouraging, helping students understand the principles behind great lettering rather than simply copying examples.
The result is lasting confidence, stronger design skills, and a deeper appreciation for the timeless beauty of the Roman alphabet.
Classical form. Contemporary confidence.
Join Renée Alexander for Capitals Constructed, Capitals Composed, or both — class size is limited to 20 per session.
Register for Flourish Festival »You'll choose your classes, including this one, during registration.