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ART RETREAT WITH NANCY HAYS HILLS

Build a sustainable journaling practice you can carry back home

With home-cooked meals, serene grounds (complete with a private pond), optional open studio time, and everything from guided sessions to one-on-one guidance, this intimate gathering is the perfect reset for body, mind, and sketchbook. Spots are limited and filling fast—click below to learn more, see the full details, and claim yours before they’re gone!

Lettering by Nancy Hays Hills

A 3-day residential retreat MAY 28 - 31, 2026 in Grand Prairie, Texas

CURRENT COURSE OFFERINGS

medieval art drawing & painting challenges

Give yourself some time to hone your drawing and painting skills.

Join us for a Paint Along, take a 6 week challenge or try a knot a month!

  • $95

Rinceaux: From Medieval Motif to Painted Collection

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Step into the world of medieval manuscript art with Risa Gettler in this 6-week online painting series focused on Rinceaux—the flowing vine and leaf ornament found in 12th-century manuscripts. Risa guides you through building motifs, layering color, and composing finished pieces. Each session builds toward a cohesive painted collection that reflects both the richness of tradition and your own creative voice.

  • $150

Knot Forgotten

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Discover the timeless art of medieval knot work in Knot Forgotten, self-paced, year-long journey through history, geometry, and design. Each month you receive a beautiful knot, line-art pattern, and a 90-minute Live Open Studio session with manuscript artist, Risa Gettler for Q&A, sharing, color mixing, technique, and creative community.

WELCOME! VIRTUAL CLASSES & WORKSHOPS

A Library of calligraphic studies from Live-recorded workshops & More!

WORKSHOPS, MINI-CLASSES, SPECIAL EVENTS & TRAININGS

Discover, learn and create with professional calligraphy instructors who take studying the lettering arts to a new level of confidence and creativity.
Most of the Workshops and Mini-classes on this platform were presented virtually, as Live sessions at Legacies III, conference in 2021, and include special events, and live training courses:

Mini-classes range from 90-minutes to 4-hour sessions.

Multi-Session - One session per week for 6 weeks.

Workshop sessions are offered for in-depth study as:
1-Day (4+ hours)
2-Day (9+hours)
3-Day (14+ hours)

Lettering for Holiday Projects is a composite of short, project-oriented lessons designed to inspire and apply your lettering skills.

Live Training Courses include real-time study with instructors.

All courses are priced according to duration and are listed alphabetically by Title.
Enjoy anytime access to these educational classes and workshops.

Video access does not expire for continued learning and enjoyment.

TXLAC Library of Calligraphic Studies

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Lettering for Holiday Projects

Grab an All-Projects Pass for dozens of Step-by-Step lettering-arts-related Projects

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