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.
icolby
February 4, 2013
Amazing! It looks like it was a beautiful, fun, educational, and delicious night— so excited for tonight!
Melissa
February 4, 2013
This looks amazing! So many goodies!
Melissa
http://shakeshakee.blogspot.com
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
LARY@ Inspiration Nook
February 4, 2013
Love this Jordan. Wish you come teach this in L.A. All the photos are great too.
Chloe Moon
February 4, 2013
Wow! I wish I went to something like this! Calligraphy is so pretty!! =)
Serena
February 4, 2013
But why not take a ride in Italy and organize a course here…it would be so pretty!
Kelsee
February 4, 2013
So inspiring… Thank you for sharing! Where might one find those oh-so-lovely beverage dispensers?
Christine (Cloud No9)
February 4, 2013
Oh my goodness, looks so pretty!
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.
Marci
February 4, 2013
I second Kathy’s comment. I would love one as well. Etsy?
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!
Abbie
February 4, 2013
Please, please find the recipe for those key lime pot de cremes. How adorable!
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!)
Lindsey
February 4, 2013
Oh my! How amazing are these events?! Lucky folks!!
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!
Gina at willowday
February 4, 2013
Oh, dear! Everything about this class calls out like Cupids Arrow!!!! Thank you for sharing!
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!!!
Icolby
February 4, 2013
And by tonight, I mean tomorrow night:) got a little eager there!
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
Jennifer
February 4, 2013
I just found it:
http://www.cb2.com/glass-beverage-dispenser/f7569
shazam!
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!
Grace
February 4, 2013
Wow!! This looks amazing!
Rachel
February 4, 2013
That night was as perfect as it looks! Thanks again Oh Happy Day team + Bing 🙂
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. 🙂
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.)
christina
February 4, 2013
Hey do you recommend any Calligraphy workbooks?
PIEN.
February 5, 2013
Love it! Would love to do it myself!
etienne
February 5, 2013
it was tons of fun! thanks again!
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!
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.
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 🙂
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?