HMCT is excited to host lettering artist Aspacía Kusulas, for an introductory in-person workshop on the principles of script lettering, and its relationship to calligraphy and typography.

In this workshop, attendees will be introduced to the core concepts and techniques of script lettering. Beginning with calligraphic strokes using a brush pen, you’ll practice creating and conceptualizing letterform compositions through hands-on exercises. Along the way, you’ll develop your hand lettering skills, study universal principles of letterforms, and expand your design toolkit in ways that can enrich your creative process.

As part of the workshop, students will be guided through Primarium: A Case for Cursive, an exhibition on view at the HMCT Gallery that traces the history and present state of cursive writing. The displays will provide references that participants can draw upon to inspire their own lettering compositions. They will then be taught drawing techniques that help translate these references into original work. In addition, books from the HMCT Archive library will also be available for further research and exploration.

About the instructor: Aspacía Kusulas is a lettering artist, type designer, calligrapher, and educator based in Los Angeles and Mexico City. With a background in graphic design from Universidad Iberoamericana (Mexico) and type design studies at Type@Cooper, she merges historical influences with modern aesthetics to create distinctive letterforms.

Her practice is rooted in craftsmanship, specializing in custom calligraphy, lettering, and letterpress printing for brand identity, publications, and bespoke commissions. Through her design studio and educational platform KOUS, she shares her passion for the written form, offering workshops and resources that celebrate both historical techniques and contemporary applications.

Organized in collaboration with Night Owl Design Studio and Type Thursday LA.