Michael Sull
Spencerian Script Class
In early nineteenth century America, a style of penmanship was designed that became a major force not only in the instruction of handwriting in our schools, but also in the transactions of commerce and industry throughout our nation. This style was known as Spencerian Script, named after Platt Rogers Spencer (1800-1864), an American born near Poughkeepsie, NY.
Spencerian Script and the increased use of handwriting during that time ushered in the Golden Age of Penmanship, a period that lasted from approximately 1850-1925. During that time, our country produced it’s finest writing masters and developed what many consider the most beautiful and ornamental penmanship ever written by western civilization.
In our workshop at Cheerio, the techniques of this penmanship art form will be explained in detail. Students will learn the secrets of writing Spencerian Script and the delicate designs of non-lettering penmanship, known as Off-Hand Flourishing. The magic of shades and hairlines, use of curves and ovals will be shared and practiced throughout the week.

Monique Lallier
Modern Oriental Binding Technique
This technique is very popular now in the bookbinding world as it keeps the signatures of the book untouched and allows working on the design on the covers before fixing the covers to the book. It allows a perfectly flat opening of the book.
Modern Oriental Binding is most effective on smaller books,( i.e. no more then 10-12 signatures.) The height dimension doesn’t matter. Pamphlets or 2-3 signatures are best to learn this technique with. It is also great for miniatures as well. Class is open to anyone with or without experience in bookbinding. Leather or paper or cloth can be used.