Just found Flourish Forum - I have been waiting for this!!!

[jafix]

Hi,

My name is Jenny Waltemath.  I feel like I have found another home:)

I am a self taught calligrapher and similiar to Erica's story, I have loved it since I was very young.  I practiced my first exemplars with the Schaeffer pen as well.  Then discovered wonderful calligraphy books at the library and spent many hours practicing.

I was able to attend my first ever calligraphy conference this last summer at The Summit in Colorado Springs!  It was truly a life altering experience.  I had my first class with Yves Leterme (all time favorites for many years!) and second class with Jake Weideman (what's not to love about that guy!).
I was very intimidated at first.  But they both gave me very encouraging remarks and felt an amazing boost to my calligraphy skills!!

Can't wait to learn more!!

Thanks,

Jenny Waltemath

[Erica McPhee]

Hi Jenny!

Welcome to Flourish! I loved reading about your experience! You have one up on me - I have yet to make it to a conference! So glad to hear how much you enjoyed it! Sounds like some great classes. I adore the fact Yves's last name almost spells Letter-me! (Although I know it isn't pronounced that way.)

I hope you will share some of your work with us. And welcome home!