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Learn how to flourish properly

if you are a letterer, a calligrapher or a handwriting enthusiast. Here you get the clarity and knowledge for flourishes you are looking for.

Go directly to the new Flourish Online Course, a complete Self-Study course to learn the art of flourishing the right way

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Do you feel overwhelmed when you want to create beautiful flourishes?

• You might think, beautiful flourishes are only possible with really fancy curves, and in the end your curves look rather messy

• You feel overwhelmed and not capable because of too many options for flourishes

• Did you know how to ride a bike with your first attempts?

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Structure

Our courses online or Zoom are well structured and comprehensible for all levels

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Confidence

You will loose your fear, get the clarity you were looking for to finally create your flourishes with confidence

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Focus

The practice sheets are focussed on the aspects which really matter to improve your flourishes

Students say about working with Robert

“The Flourish seminar was of great value for the number of sessions Robert has compiled together. We were provided with detailed workbooks for each session in addition to a master workbook for flourishing. This is a great combination of classes and there is something for everyone. Robert’s teaching style is very detailed and he took his time to resolve each of our queries during sessions. The feedback provided on homework was elaborated which is what I needed exactly to understand where to improve. I would definitely recommend this class for anyone who wants to seriously study flourishing to increase their knowledge or just for fun.” Apoorva Wright, Calligrapher

“The opportunity to meet Robert, absorb his knowledge, watch him draw, get feedback from him and connect with like-minded classmates, is something I can’t recommend enough. His impact on my work is clear as day and I’m thankful for that.” Daniel Ribeiro – Lettering, Calligraphy and Design

I recommend every flourishing enthusiastic to take courses with Robert and here is why? He is open minded, instructions are really really easy to understand. Worksheets given before every class helped me a lot to understand every topic properly. Robert provides feedback as well after every class which is again really helpful to correct mistakes. Someone who is serious about taking their calligraphy/lettering skills to the next level, make the right investment by taking this course” Mohita – starastronaut calligraphy

“Robert Bree’s Flourish Seminar is excellent, and I highly recommend it.
I liked the Seminar format, mainly because of the weekly assignments and the possibility of rewatching the classes. Robert is a kind and dedicated teacher; his feedback was always constructive and helpful. I learned a lot.” 
Maria – Calligrapher

Three ways to improve your flourishes

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The 3 golden flourishes

The perfect workbook to kick off your flourish journey. If you want to understand the most important aspects right from the start, then this is for you.

Learning the most important basics, specific practice sheets, considerations and tips complete this 11-pages workbook.

Level: Beginner and Intermediate

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The Flourish Online Course

A complete Self-Study course to give you all the tools to improve your flourishes with well structured and reasonable video learning sessions, demos and proven exercises

Bonusmaterial: 38-pages workbook „Flourish Variations”

Level: Everybody who wants to improve flourishing

$ 375 USD

incl. 19%Tax

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Coaching Lessons – Zoom

In 2 x 60 minutes coaching sessions on Zoom i will help you to improve your flourishes with deep analysis of your work, specific tasks and individual guidance.

Bonusmaterial: 38-pages workbook „Flourish Variations”

Feedback: Additional 2 rounds of detailed feedback prior to each session

Level: All levels

Languages: English, Italian or German

$ 279 USD

incl. 19%Tax
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Three simple steps to get started

Step1: Download the free workbook “The 3 golden flourishes” and start learning properly right from the start!

Step 2: Sign up for the complete Flourish Online Course (Self Study) with the well structured balance of theory and practice.

Step 3: Join personal coaching to get your work analysed for further improvements and to learn on an individual level to become a better flourisher.

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You just need a pencil

My workshop and approach to flourishes is called often „unique“. I describe it „simple“, because I like to break down any decision when it comes to flourishes to make it easy and transparent.

A good course with profound knowledge can save you a lot of time. Regarding the time you need to spend don‘t worry about the quantity because when you start slowly and keep doing it, you will automatically change the time you invest in your craft. Consistency is key, not quantity.

What you learn today, will put you in a different position some day in the future to be able to learn something different again.

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Hi, i am Robert

lettering artist and the host of the Flourish Club. Flourishes were the main reason why i started lettering 10 years ago. I was amazed by the quality of flourishes and swashes which can enhance a lettering to a masterpiece.

So i started to gather any bit of knowledge i could get. With the Flourish Club, that wisdom is collected and well prepared to help you overcome all possible struggles on your journey because I‘ve been there.

+100 workshops held

+10 years of Lettering experience

+20 years in Graphic Design

+1000 students taught

Publications

Typism Book 4/6/7/8/9 • Arscribendi • Handschrift • Copperplate Special Interest Group

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Typism Books 4,6,7 and 8
Article in Arscribendi, magazine about calligraphy
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Typism Book 9 pubblication
Article in "Handschriftmagazin", a magazine about calligraphy, lettering and handwriting
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