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Join us for a unique and inspiring workshop that blends the art of cursive handwriting with the rhythmic essence of hip-hop culture. Led by renowned cursive artist and educator Stef Alicia McCalmon, this session promises to ignite your creativity and enrich your connection to both writing and music.
About the Event:
In a world dominated by digital communication, reconnecting with the art of handwriting can enrich our self-expression and memory. Stef Alicia McCalmon, a passionate cursive artist with a legacy of handwritten artistry from her mother and grandmother, believes in the power of writing to ground and remind us of our humanity. In this engaging workshop, we’ll explore how the fluidity of cursive can intertwine with the beats and rhythms of hip-hop, creating a vibrant space for personal expression and community connection.
What to Expect:
Guided Instruction: Learn foundational cursive strokes and loops while exploring hip-hop’s lyrical flow
Interactive Exercises: Engage in hands-on activities that combine writing with rhythmic movement and beat
Live Demonstrations: Watch Stef demonstrate the techniques and styles that make cursive a unique art form
Creative Collaboration: Work together with fellow participants to create pieces that fuse writing and hip-hop
Inspiration & Prompts: Receive prompts and supportive resources to continue your cursive practice at home, paired with music that keeps the energy alive
Unlock your creative potential and discover the beauty of words through movement and melody. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your handwriting skills while celebrating hip-hop culture in this one-of-a-kind workshop. Reserve your spot today!
Registration
$26 for MODA Members | $35 for future members
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About Stef Alicia McCalmon
Stef Alicia McCalmon, the force behind susielightyear studio, is a cursive artist and educator. She creates home and office goods that feature her signature handwritten flair inherited from her mother and maternal grandmother. Her products are invitations to be present with your personal, communal, cultural, and spiritual moments. She creates content and facilitates workshops to make cursive education more accessible.
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The Museum of Design Atlanta is conveniently located in the Midtown Arts District, right across the street from the Woodruff Arts Center at 1315 Peachtree St. NE Atlanta, GA 30309.
MODA is located on the ground floor of the 1315 Peachtree Building. The building is a mix use site and is shared by MODA, the Peachtree Public Library, and Perkins+Will.
MODA resides on the land of the Mvskoke (Muscogee / Creek) people.
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Parking
MODA does not offer designated parking. There are public parking lots located in the Midtown Arts district, as well as metered parking available along Peachtree St NE. The paid Lanier parking deck at 1337 Peachtree St NE is the closest deck within walking distance of the museum.
Bike Riders
For visitors traveling by bike, there are plenty of bike racks conveniently located around MODA! You can find them along Peachtree Street, including right outside of MODA, and at the Arts Center MARTA Station. Don’t forget to bring a lock!
Marta
If visiting by train, take the North or South rail line to the Arts Center MARTA Station (N5), located directly behind the Woodruff Arts Center (accessible). Exit the Arts Center Station at the top level by the Peachtree Street exit. You will be behind the Woodruff Arts Center. MODA is located directly across the street from the Woodruff Arts Center. Use the cross-walk at the intersection of 16th and Peachtree to reach our building.
For more information on MARTA schedules, maps, and connections from other transit providers, please visit the MARTA website.
We offer a 20% discount on museum admission for patrons who used public transportation to get to MODA! (DOES NOT APPLY TO SUNDAY FUNDAY SPECIAL RATE)
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MODA reserves the right to cancel a program if the minimum enrollment requirements are not met, but don't worry: should MODA have to cancel, we will gladly issue a full refund to all registrants. If you need to cancel your plans for any reason, we kindly request that you notify us at least 7 days prior to the event start. By doing so, we can process a refund for the ticket cost (minus a small $10 processing fee per class). Unfortunately, we cannot provide refunds for cancellations made less than 7 days before an event.
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Designers with different styles of learning or special needs are welcome in MODA public programs. We will be able to most effectively help everyone learn and enjoy this experience if we know about those needs in advance of the program. Please email miranda@museumofdesign.org with questions or information.
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Pictures and videos will be captured during MODA public programs and may be published on the official website, social media, and newsletters of the Museum of Design Atlanta. If you do not wish to appear on these platforms, please write to felicia@museumofdesign.org.
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Email Felicia at felicia@museumofdesign.org with any questions.
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