Your LetterWest ticket includes two workshops. Choose your preferred workshop when you purchase your ticket and be automatically registered to attend. Learn various lettering techniques from nationally-renowned lettering artisans.  Choose from five uniquely-themed  workshops over two time blocks. Some workshops may require an additional material fee in order to participate. Details available below.

Lettering Murals: Live Demonstration Workshop with Ximena Jiménez

(All Levels)

Join us as we explore the art of mural lettering in this alluring workshop taught by world-renowned artist Ximena Jimenéz, a Colombian lettering artist who specializes in murals, branding and clothing design. In this live mural demonstration, Jimenéz will walk attendees through how they incorporate lettering into their dynamic mural paintings and dive into their step-by-step creative process. Attendees will get to learn Jiménez’s tips and tricks for creating a compelling mural while incorporating elements of color, design and of course, lettering. This workshop is about the power of creation and learning by watching Jiménez’s captivating live performance sponsored by Uprok. No Materials Needed. (Limit 88 Attendees). 

Sat. March 2, 2024, 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Midvale Art House | 7697 S Main St, Midvale, UT 84047

Flourishing for Italics By Seb Lester

(Intermediate Level)

Seb Lester will define what flourishing is and describe the history and evolution of flourishing in Western Calligraphy. The focus will be on understanding the underlying principles governing curvilinear flourishing Italics. Participants will be asked to write words and find ways to flourish them 

in pleasing and harmonious ways. This will be a relaxed and informal workshop, questions are encouraged. A basic understanding of the italic hand and broad nib pen will be helpful to benefit from this workshop. Additional material fee of $30 per person is required for this class. (Limit 88 Attendees)

Sat. March 2, 2024, 1:00-3:00 p.m.
The Pearl on Main | 7711 S Main St, Midvale, UT 84047

Tactile Type: Beautifully Temporary By Becca Clason

(All Levels)

In memory of the late Adé Hogue, with whom she shared both a friendship and a passion for typographic tactile art, Becca Clason will teach a hands-on, tangible type workshop—the same topic that she invited Adé to teach at the first LetterWest conference in 2019. Becca will work with attendees to concept, style, and photograph their own dimensional lettering, which they will create from a provided material of their choice on a flat background surface. During the workshop, attendees will each choose one word or letter, create a sketch of it to use as reference, manipulate and style their materials by hand, and photograph their finished piece, so their creation will endure even after it’s wiped away. Becca will share her experience with and give tips on lighting, using various materials, styling letterforms and other props, and photographing final flatlay designs. Prior lettering experience is preferred, but not required. Additional material fee of $20 per person is required for this class.(Limit 24 Attendees)

Sat. March 2, 2024, 3:30-5:00 p.m.
Midvale Art House | 7697 S Main St, Midvale, UT 84047

Traditional Decorated Illuminated Letter Workshop with Skyler Chubak

(All Levels)

Discover the splendor of ornamental lettering at this traditional decorated illuminated lettering workshop with lettering and ornamental design artist Skyler Chubak, a Salt Lake City based artist who specializes in gold leaf glass work, hand engraving, ornamental signs and calligraphy. In this workshop, Skyler will guide participants through the process of building up an ornamental initial from start to finish. Specifically, attendees will learn how to construct the layout, illustration and placement of shading and drop shadows to create their very own lettering masterpiece. Additional material fee of $30 per person is required for this class. (Limit 87 Attendees)

Sat. March 2, 2024, 3:30-5:00 p.m.
The Pearl on Main | 7711 S Main St, Midvale, UT 84047

Expressive Lettering with Kyle Letendre

(All Levels)

Drawing a bold piece of lettering begins with a simple, iterative approach. Through hands-on demonstrations and collaborative feedback, students will draw a lively piece of lettering from a loose pencil to a refined comp. Beginning with tidy, unadorned forms, we’ll draft increasingly more bombastic drawings until we arrive at an eye-popping beauty, all the while sharing key strategies for cohesion, consistency, adding dimension, and mixing styles.

Materials included for no additional fee. Personal tablets/drawing programs are not required, but optional. (Limit 64 Attendees)

Sat. March 2, 2024, 3:30-5:00 p.m.
Midvale Performing Arts Center | 695 W Center St, Midvale, UT 84047

Creative Collaboration with Shley (Open to the Public)

Join us for lunch with local food trucks and a FREE collaborative art installation hosted by Shley of Friendship Sign Co.

Available to all LetterWest attendees and the public!

Sat. March 2, 2024, 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m.

Midvale City Hall (7505 Holden St, Midvale, UT 84047)

Mixer hosted at Dark Arts Tattoo Studio

LetterWest attendees won’t want to miss this exclusive mixer hosted at Dark Arts Tattoo Studio that will be featuring a curated playlist by local artist Robin Banks, cocktails and beer sponsored by local Midvale businesses Vintage Distillery and Bohemian Brewery. There will be an opportunity drawing for a year subscription to Adobe Creative Suite for those who attend. And tattoos designed by Portland lettering legend and LetterWest presenter Kyle Letendre. Tattoos will be done by 4 Midvale tattoo artists @el_franky801, @tattoo_slick, @thesingingfinch and @monstro13.  Special Thanks to @thedarkartsut for hosting this party!

Sat. March 2, 2024, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Dark Arts Tattoo Studio | 7607 Main St, Midvale, UT 84047

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