No one has taken the time that you did
I’ve always struggled with Bone, much to my frustration. Now I know why. No one has taken the time that you did today to show and talk about in detail, where my fingers should be on the pen and how the pen should move as the letters are formed. Changing my ‘grip’ has made a huge difference.
Oh how I love to participate in your Zoom classes
Oh how I love to participate in your Zoom classes. You detail each stroke, and it is so detailed regarding where to start the stroke, the follow through within the stroke, and the ending of the stroke. I feel as though you are “pouring all the knowledge in your brain” that you collected over the years from your own instructors. It is so easy to see all of the how’s, what’s and why’s in each letter form.
Your handouts and templates provide such valuable information and you add even more as you demonstrate each letter. Wow! Such great hints!
Thank you for your generosity in sharing your passion and all your data bank of knowledge. I feel so blessed to be a part of your tribe!
… from useful tools, to pen manipulation techniques to postures
Your class has given me many tips and tricks to improve my penmanship, from useful tools, to pen manipulation techniques to postures and most importantly relaxation and enjoyment for what I do with confidence.
… and your work is beyond inspirational!
Your presentation was wonderful, and your work is beyond inspirational!
Thank you for your generosity and willingness to share. I appreciate your sharing more than words can express!
Warm regards.
I am learning to lighten up and work the manipulation with the thumb
I just want you to know how much I appreciated your class. I was a Dental Hygienist for forty years. I had a strong stable grip with my thumb on sharp instruments. With your help I am learning to lighten up and work the manipulation with the thumb and fingers. Thank you for teaching and sharing what you have learned over the years.
You explain things so clearly and
I thoroughly enjoyed your instruction on the foundational and bone hands. You explain things so clearly and make it easy to have fun. Thank you so much. 🙂
Your teaching is infused with a creative joy
You have been so generous with your time. Thank you so much for your inspiration! Your teaching is infused with a creative joy that has helped us all learn how to make our own work dance!
You make us feel like family
Thank you so much for your generosity of time and ideas. You always go above and beyond to assure that your students enjoy what they are learning. You make us feel like family! The extra “follow up sessions” and feedback from you show how you give more than is expected. To me, it demonstrates that this isn’t just a job for you – you truly care. Your workshop in Las Cruces, as well as the ZOOM classes we have enjoyed with you, rank as my favorites. Unlike some other learning experiences I’ve had, the skills and motivation gained through your classes have stayed with me and continue to guide my learning. I think this is evidence of what a really good teacher can do. You’ve definitely earned your wings!
I feel so fortunate to be sharing your love of calligraphy
Much love,
What a treasure and example YOU are in this world
How grateful I am for the inspiring, touching, heartwarming and encouraging online workshop. You gave last night! What a treasure and example YOU are in this world! Your book and DVD that I received from my dear husband for Christmas, have inspired me so much to fee up and let the pen do the work and “dance”!
You embody the ease and mastery that you encourage in us
I’d like to thank you for your generous teaching and follow-up email. It was a joy to be part of your Akim workshop. New to calligraphy, I have fear of achieving precision and perfection. Your Akim workshop was liberating, learning how free, fluid, and playful this alphabet system and calligraphy can be. I had fun and look forward to experimenting more! You embody the ease and mastery that you encourage in us. Than you again.
You fill us with enthusiasm for calligraphy
You are so filled with love and passion in your teaching, whether in person or on Zoom, and you fill us with enthusiasm for calligraphy and having fun in our art endeavors and life.
You are so good at encouraging your students
I cannot thank you enough for the FABULOUS “Dancin’Pen” class. I learned so much and had so much fun! You are so good at encouraging your students in a positive way while also helping with gentle suggestions.
A lovely and generous teacher
Carrie, you are a lovely and generous teacher. Thank you for today and for our hopeful future adventures!
A fun and invigorating class
Thank you for a fun and invigorating class last week. You spread such joy when you teach. I am looking forward to joining everyone again on Tuesday to share the results of our efforts this week.
Thank you for caring about us
Thank you, Carrie! This is a beautiful sharing slide show! You are a fabulous teacher and it shows in the work here. Thank you for caring about us to offer critique, encouragement, and suggestions for improvement. Everyone had fun!
Your Akim workshop was liberating
I’d like to thank you for your generous teaching and follow-up email.
It was a joy to be part of your Akim workshop. New to calligraphy, I have fear of achieving precision and perfection. Your Akim workshop was liberating, learning how free, fluid, and playful this alphabet system and calligraphy can be. I had fun and look forward to experimenting more!