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Calligraphy Night Recap

We had such a great time last week at the Calligraphy Craft Night sponsored by Bing. We asked Maybelle Imasa-Stukuls to come teach us some basic calligraphy techniques. It was so great to meet all these new people and to learn calligraphy. Maybelle does such an incredible job branding everything so all her calligraphy supplies she prepared were gorgeous. Her and her husband made custom wooden ink holders and bottles of ink for each student. (PS: Maybelle teaches classes at Makeshift Society if you didn’t get to attend.)

Baggu sent over these wonderful reusable bags. They come in a ton of sizes and patterns. I bought my first Baggu five years ago and it is still in perfect condition after a ton of use.

For food this time we asked our friend Andrea Pimental to come up with a treat for attendees. She made these amazing Key Lime Pot de Creme packaged in little weck jars. And then she made the most adorable gingerbread spoons to eat it with. They were as cute as they were delicious.

Maybelle made this calligraphy guide with the steps for making the letters and Paul letterpressed them.

Bird and Feather sent each attendee these air plants in these awesome dip-dyed containers. They come in amazing colors and make the best gifts.

The lovely Sycamore Street Press sent over these letterpressed French art prints: Des Patisseries + Mais Oui!

And our friends at Divine Twine sent everyone a lovely spool of aqua twine.

All photos by Paul Ferney for Oh Happy Day

A special thanks to Bing for sponsoring this great night and thanks to all the sponsors that helped us make such great gift bags.

  1. icolby

    February 4, 2013

    Amazing! It looks like it was a beautiful, fun, educational, and delicious night— so excited for tonight!

  2. Melissa

    February 4, 2013

    This looks amazing! So many goodies!

    Melissa
    http://shakeshakee.blogspot.com

  3. Kasia

    February 4, 2013

    I would like to attend this workshop as it’s one of my dreams to learn such caligraphy. Have you thought of organising e-courses maybe?

    Greetings from Europe!
    Kasia

  4. LARY@ Inspiration Nook

    February 4, 2013

    Love this Jordan. Wish you come teach this in L.A. All the photos are great too.

  5. Chloe Moon

    February 4, 2013

    Wow! I wish I went to something like this! Calligraphy is so pretty!! =)

  6. Serena

    February 4, 2013

    But why not take a ride in Italy and organize a course here…it would be so pretty!

  7. Kelsee

    February 4, 2013

    So inspiring… Thank you for sharing! Where might one find those oh-so-lovely beverage dispensers?

  8. Christine (Cloud No9)

    February 4, 2013

    Oh my goodness, looks so pretty!

  9. Kathy

    February 4, 2013

    This class looks wonderful. Any chance the calligraphy guide that your husband letterpressed would be available? I would LOVE to have one. Truly, I would. Thank you.

  10. Marci

    February 4, 2013

    I second Kathy’s comment. I would love one as well. Etsy?

  11. Cec

    February 4, 2013

    Oh, what fun! Gingerbread spoons and prints and twine! Such sweet goodies. I wish it had not filled up so quickly. Next time I’ll be prepared at 9am sharp to sign up.

    Thanks for listing Maybelle’s course too!

  12. Abbie

    February 4, 2013

    Please, please find the recipe for those key lime pot de cremes. How adorable!

  13. shadygrove

    February 4, 2013

    These look so beautiful and sound so fun! Wish I were in SF and could come! (I guess I can be grateful that at least I’m not disappointed by living in SF and not getting on the list fast enough!)

  14. Lindsey

    February 4, 2013

    Oh my! How amazing are these events?! Lucky folks!!

  15. Anne

    February 4, 2013

    Hello Jordan! Thank you for the recap of yet another beautiful event! Please let us know – the treats made by Andrea Pimental – the most beautiful fabric used as a petite napkin – source for the fabric please!
    Thanks so much!

  16. Gina at willowday

    February 4, 2013

    Oh, dear! Everything about this class calls out like Cupids Arrow!!!! Thank you for sharing!

  17. lenya

    February 4, 2013

    Looks like such a good night. If only I lived in SF, I’d be coming to each and every one of these events!!!

  18. Icolby

    February 4, 2013

    And by tonight, I mean tomorrow night:) got a little eager there!

  19. Jennifer

    February 4, 2013

    I’m with Kelsee- PLEASE tell us where you can get those drink dispensers! I’ve been looking for something like that for ages! Thank you

  20. Jennifer

    February 4, 2013

  21. Melissa Jade

    February 4, 2013

    Oh how I hate being in NYC when these events come up! Is there anyway I could receive a copy of that calligraphy guide? I have been trying to master some calligraphy but would adore that guide for style.

    Thanks for considering it!

  22. Grace

    February 4, 2013

    Wow!! This looks amazing!

  23. Rachel

    February 4, 2013

    That night was as perfect as it looks! Thanks again Oh Happy Day team + Bing 🙂

  24. Bellenza Bistro

    February 4, 2013

    Is it ever too late to learn calligraphy? I guess before the hands get too shaky! Anyway, the workshop itself (and those great food ideas) look fantastic. 🙂

  25. JennyW

    February 4, 2013

    Another vote for the letterpressed calligraphy guide … please oh please let me buy one? Or ten? (I’m serious—they look gorgeous.)

  26. christina

    February 4, 2013

    Hey do you recommend any Calligraphy workbooks?

  27. PIEN.

    February 5, 2013

    Love it! Would love to do it myself!

  28. etienne

    February 5, 2013

    it was tons of fun! thanks again!

  29. Elizabeth

    February 5, 2013

    So lovely! I took a calligraphy class in 4th grade taught by a Friar in a robe with a string for a belt, how unfortunate I squandered my calligraphy skills over the years. Please add me to the list of gorgeous letterpressed guides. Your craft classes look rad, I hope to attend one next time we are in the bay area.

    Merci!

  30. teresa

    February 6, 2013

    Wonderful….how I wish I lived in that area. Do you ever travel {about 2 hours away} to teach a class
    =)
    Thanks for such a happy place to visit.

  31. Camille

    February 6, 2013

    These craft nights look amazing, I’d love to attend one but I’m all the way on the easy coast! If you ever host anything by the Atlantic Ocean I’d be sure to participate 🙂

  32. Leah

    February 10, 2013

    Oh, please say you’re having another soon. I’m from Texas, but would love to plan a trip for it. Any plans?

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