Shaded Spencerian (Monoline), Part 2 - Extended Letters & Spacing

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Continue your Spencerian journey with a closer look at extended letters and the spacing techniques that keep this script beautifully balanced. Shaded Spencerian offers a refined approach that preserves the grace of the original hand while creating a more polished line of text.

In this monoline session, Mike Ward will show you how to draw longer tapered shades with clarity and control. You will learn where these shades belong, how to space extended letters for readability and how to bring the full alphabet together in a complete sentence. This is a simple and satisfying way to expand your skills without using a flexible nib.

When

1:00PM EST - Tuesday February 17, 2026 Eastern Time (US & Canada)

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Presenters

Mike Ward

Instructor

Mike Ward is a professional Penman, located in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, who specializes in Ornamental Penmanship and Spencerian Script and is known worldwide for his ornate, balanced designs. Mike has studied under some of the world’s greatest Penmans, including Master Penmen Michael Sull, Harvest Crittenden and Jake Weidmann. In addition to his penmanship practice, he has also pioneered the technique of debossing or foiling calligraphic designs, onto leather items. Mike is a professional artist, dancer and dance instructor. He is passionate about teaching and sharing his love for the process of learning.

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