Shannon

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5.0 | 24 reviews

Shannon

142 have dabbled | 24 reviews

Not Active in the last 12 months

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5.0 | 24 reviews

Not Active in the last 12 months

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Shannon D

Hi, I'm Shannon, your friendly, neighborhood calligrapher! I am a left-handed coffee addict, with a deep nerdy love for Harry Potter and a passion for calligraphy.

I recently moved to Saint Paul from Denver, and I'm excited to bring my top-rated classes to my new community! In my classes, I offer a practical approach and plenty of 1x1 coaching to make sure my students stop feeling intimidated and start having fun as they learn their new creative skill. If you like quirky humor and a fun, relaxed atmosphere, then my classes are a perfect fit for you!

ABOUT THIS TEACHER

Hi, I'm Shannon, your friendly, neighborhood calligrapher! I am a left-handed coffee addict, with a deep nerdy love for Harry Potter and a passion for calligraphy.

I recently moved to Saint Paul from Denver, and I'm excited to bring my top-rated classes to my new community! In my classes, I offer a practical approach and plenty of 1x1 coaching to make sure my students stop feeling intimidated and start having fun as they learn their new creative skill. If you like quirky humor and a fun, relaxed atmosphere, then my classes are a perfect fit for you!

STUDENT EXPERIENCES

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    Kyle A.
    Reviewed on 05/09/18

    Lovely studio and great experience. I really felt like I had a solid start to doing calligraphy.

    Lovely studio and great experience. I really felt like I had a solid start to doing calligraphy.

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    Selina D.
    Reviewed on 05/02/18

    Class is fantastic and exciting! Planning on private lessons soon!!

    Class is fantastic and exciting! Planning on private lessons soon!!

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    Karen R.
    Reviewed on 04/25/18

    My daughter and I recently took this class with Shannon and it was thoroughly enjoyable! Her knowledge and skill are terrific and she has a wonderful way of teaching that is positive and very fun!

    My daughter and I recently took this class with Shannon and it was thoroughly enjoyable! Her knowledge and skill are terrific and she has a wonderful way of teaching that is positive and very fun!

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    Charissa S.
    Reviewed on 04/20/18

    I was new to calligraphy and I loved this class. It was helpful to get some practice in all while learning new tricks.

    I was new to calligraphy and I loved this class. It was helpful to get some practice in all while learning new tricks.

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    Cole H.
    Reviewed on 04/15/18

    Signed up my girlfriend and her best friend as a birthday surprise! They both loved and and came home with some nice supplies to continue practicing!

    Signed up my girlfriend and her best friend as a birthday surprise! They both loved and and came home with some nice supplies to continue practicing!

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    Brandy S.
    Reviewed on 03/29/18

    Shannon breaks down the steps into bite-sized exercises and then helps you put it all together. You (obviously, after only a single class) don't leave a calligraphy master, but you do leave having accomplished quite a bit in class, and with enough skills and confidence to continue your practice. We were making words by the end of the class. Shannon walks around and give individualized attention to each student. Providing thoughtful and helpful insights. She makes it very easy to learn. Her handouts are great, she even includes a supplies list for continuing your practice.

    Shannon breaks down the steps into bite-sized exercises and then helps you put it all together. You (obviously, after only a single class) don't leave a calligraphy master, but you do leave having accomplished quite a bit in class, and with enough skills and confidence to continue your practice. We were making words by the end of the class. Shannon walks around and give individualized attention to each student. Providing thoughtful and helpful insights. She makes it very easy to learn. Her handouts are great, she even includes a supplies list for continuing your practice.

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    Caroline B.
    Reviewed on 02/20/18

    This was a really fun class. I took this class to get a jump start on brush calligraphy and hand lettering and it got me started on the right track. Shannon was a really great and understanding teacher.

    This was a really fun class. I took this class to get a jump start on brush calligraphy and hand lettering and it got me started on the right track. Shannon was a really great and understanding teacher.

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    Bridget G.
    Reviewed on 01/26/18

    Shannon did an amazing job! She allowed a lot of time to practice and gave frequent individual feedback. She also provided a list of all the supplies we used and where to find them, so I can continue working on brush calligraphy. My friend and I want to take more classes from her. It was also a bonus to have a special takeaway at the end of the class!

    Shannon did an amazing job! She allowed a lot of time to practice and gave frequent individual feedback. She also provided a list of all the supplies we used and where to find them, so I can continue working on brush calligraphy. My friend and I want to take more classes from her. It was also a bonus to have a special takeaway at the end of the class!

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    Pink P.
    Reviewed on 01/22/18

    Our instructor was cheerful, helpful, and very experienced. She was able to balance getting the entire class through the program, and giving us personalized attention. We were sent off with plenty to work on, so we can continue to improve our skills on our own!

    Our instructor was cheerful, helpful, and very experienced. She was able to balance getting the entire class through the program, and giving us personalized attention. We were sent off with plenty to work on, so we can continue to improve our skills on our own!

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    Tara S.
    Reviewed on 01/12/18

    Shannon was very encouraging and patient with us. Also, the craft was adorable. We had a great group of ladies that were excited to learn so the class was a blast. I'm definitely looking forward to taking another one of her classes soon!

    Shannon was very encouraging and patient with us. Also, the craft was adorable. We had a great group of ladies that were excited to learn so the class was a blast. I'm definitely looking forward to taking another one of her classes soon!

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    Lynn J.
    Reviewed on 01/12/18

    I was looking forward to this class for weeks and it did not disappoint. Shannon is a great teacher and helps guide you through any issues you may have. I’ll be taking another class with her for sure!

    I was looking forward to this class for weeks and it did not disappoint. Shannon is a great teacher and helps guide you through any issues you may have. I’ll be taking another class with her for sure!

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    Danielle N.
    Reviewed on 01/12/18

    This is such a fun class! Shannon is a great teacher. She is so patient, and she knows exactly how to explain things so you can understand and apply to your technique. With only 8 people in the class it allows for a lot of special attention from the teacher if need be. I already signed up for my next class with her!

    This is such a fun class! Shannon is a great teacher. She is so patient, and she knows exactly how to explain things so you can understand and apply to your technique. With only 8 people in the class it allows for a lot of special attention from the teacher if need be. I already signed up for my next class with her!

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    Maeve L.
    Reviewed on 11/01/17

    This is my 4th class with Shannon and I very much enjoyed it like I have with previous classes. Shannon provided all supplies and walked us through all lower case letters and gave us instructions for uppercase and numbers. If you're looking to get into calligraphy I would definitely start with one of Shannon's classes.

    This is my 4th class with Shannon and I very much enjoyed it like I have with previous classes. Shannon provided all supplies and walked us through all lower case letters and gave us instructions for uppercase and numbers. If you're looking to get into calligraphy I would definitely start with one of Shannon's classes.

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    Storm M.
    Reviewed on 10/29/17

    Great class and wonderful teacher!
    Everything you need to get started with brush calligraphy.

    Great class and wonderful teacher!
    Everything you need to get started with brush calligraphy.

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    Jacklyn V.
    Reviewed on 10/24/17

    This was the second class I have taken and I am excited to continue my skills! Instructor is supportive and gives great feedback along the way and it is a fun and relaxing environment.

    This was the second class I have taken and I am excited to continue my skills! Instructor is supportive and gives great feedback along the way and it is a fun and relaxing environment.

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    Kim D.
    Reviewed on 10/20/17

    Again, Shannon never disappoints. This class was very good, but challenging.

    Again, Shannon never disappoints. This class was very good, but challenging.

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    Antoinette W.
    Reviewed on 10/06/17

    I signed up for this course because like many of you, I got pinterest envy from all of these talented calligraphers! Additionally, it was a great value for the cost, 3 hours of instruction! We learned the whole lower case alphabet! I was extremely nervous for this class, but the small group size and the structure made me feel at ease! Shannon is so sweet, so positive and really talented! If it wasn't for her instruction I'm sure I would have done way worse. Every 20 minutes or so she goes around for one on one instruction which is very helpful. Be prepared to use your hand like you've never held it before, but I promise it will be soooo worth it!

    I signed up for this course because like many of you, I got pinterest envy from all of these talented calligraphers! Additionally, it was a great value for the cost, 3 hours of instruction! We learned the whole lower case alphabet! I was extremely nervous for this class, but the small group size and the structure made me feel at ease! Shannon is so sweet, so positive and really talented! If it wasn't for her instruction I'm sure I would have done way worse. Every 20 minutes or so she goes around for one on one instruction which is very helpful. Be prepared to use your hand like you've never held it before, but I promise it will be soooo worth it!

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    Kim D.
    Reviewed on 10/06/17

    This class was so much fun! Shannon was an excellent teacher. She was prepared, organized and very helpful. I had so much fun, I'm planning to take another class from her.

    This class was so much fun! Shannon was an excellent teacher. She was prepared, organized and very helpful. I had so much fun, I'm planning to take another class from her.

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    Jacklyn V.
    Reviewed on 09/30/17

    This was a great class and I learned a lot. I am excited to take future classes with Shannon!

    This was a great class and I learned a lot. I am excited to take future classes with Shannon!

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    Becky N.
    Reviewed on 09/10/17

    Loved this class! It was fun and ran at a perfect pace. Shannon is an upbeat, easy going instructor. The materials were relevant and instructions were easy to follow. I hope to take another class with Shannon!

    Loved this class! It was fun and ran at a perfect pace. Shannon is an upbeat, easy going instructor. The materials were relevant and instructions were easy to follow. I hope to take another class with Shannon!

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    Sarah C.
    Reviewed on 09/08/17

    Shannon's class was great and she offered a wonderful hands-on learning experience. She had the relevant materials and gave us some great things to take home and keep practicing. The best part was the personalized project she helped us with allowing us to put our talent to real-use. And she had snacks!! :) All around amazing experience!

    Shannon's class was great and she offered a wonderful hands-on learning experience. She had the relevant materials and gave us some great things to take home and keep practicing. The best part was the personalized project she helped us with allowing us to put our talent to real-use. And she had snacks!! :) All around amazing experience!

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    Maeve L.
    Reviewed on 08/25/17

    This is my second class with Shannon, and there's a reason I keep taking classes with her! Shannon is a great instructor. She's very positive and upbeat about teaching a rather difficult skill. She's very supportive and takes the time to sit with each student individually to make sure they are learning correctly. I appreciate her time and patience when learning calligraphy from her, and will continue to take classes with Shannon. If you're interested in Calligraphy I would 10 out of 10 recommend taking Shannon's classes.

    This is my second class with Shannon, and there's a reason I keep taking classes with her! Shannon is a great instructor. She's very positive and upbeat about teaching a rather difficult skill. She's very supportive and takes the time to sit with each student individually to make sure they are learning correctly. I appreciate her time and patience when learning calligraphy from her, and will continue to take classes with Shannon. If you're interested in Calligraphy I would 10 out of 10 recommend taking Shannon's classes.

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    Nicole C.
    Reviewed on 05/22/17

    Shannon is a great teacher. She went step-by-step through the entire lower-case copperplate alphabet. She took time to check in with us after every two or three letters to make sure that we were good on the letters. There was plenty of hands on practice time as well personal demonstrations if needed. I look forward to taking Pointed Pen II with her soon.

    Shannon is a great teacher. She went step-by-step through the entire lower-case copperplate alphabet. She took time to check in with us after every two or three letters to make sure that we were good on the letters. There was plenty of hands on practice time as well personal demonstrations if needed. I look forward to taking Pointed Pen II with her soon.

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    Maeve L.
    Reviewed on 04/16/17

    I really enjoyed how Shannon taught this class. She went through the entire lowercase alphabet with us step by step which was very helpful. I enjoyed the whole class overall. The size was good, the location was nice too. I am looking forward to taking a more advanced class with Shannon in the future!

    I really enjoyed how Shannon taught this class. She went through the entire lowercase alphabet with us step by step which was very helpful. I enjoyed the whole class overall. The size was good, the location was nice too. I am looking forward to taking a more advanced class with Shannon in the future!

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