{"product_id":"modern-calligraphy-for-kids-a-step-by-step-guide-and-workbook-for-lettering-fun","title":"Modern Calligraphy for Kids: A Step-By-Step Guide and Workbook for Lettering Fun","description":"\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Sally Sanders simplifies the basic form of lettering styles and \n\u003cstrong\u003edemystifies the art of calligraphy\u003c\/strong\u003e through simple, colorful, step-by-step instructions from introducing each style to applying them to a finished project. 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Beginning with thorough supply lists that describe in detail the kinds of tools available, Sally \n\u003cstrong\u003edemonstrates a variety of lettering styles\u003c\/strong\u003e in this book, keeping them fun while showing how to take it to an elegant and expressive craft.\" \n\u003cstrong\u003e--Annie Cicale, instructor and author of \u003cem\u003eThe Art \u0026amp; Craft of Hand Lettering\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"A book to encourage and stimulate interest in modern calligraphy for children of all ages. 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I really appreciate the \n\u003cstrong\u003especific recommendations of markers and papers\u003c\/strong\u003e that make the process \n\u003cstrong\u003eaccessible for beginners\u003c\/strong\u003e.\" \n\u003cstrong\u003e--Alan Doe, art teacher at Western Reserve Academy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLearn how to turn words into art using this fun, contemporary guide to calligraphy\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCalligraphy is everywhere. We regularly see its beautiful, inky flourishes and curvy lines featured on stationary, posters, logos, social media, and more. 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