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Danielle Rothman

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(43 Reviews)
  • Modern Calligraphy Bootcamp

    Reviewed by MARIANA L. on 8/4/2018
  • Modern Calligraphy Bootcamp

    Reviewed by Luz D. on 7/22/2018
  • Modern Calligraphy Bootcamp

    Reviewed by William M. on 7/1/2018
    Very helpful! Minutes to learn, years to master. The instructor, Danielle was awesome! Upbeat, encouraging, and chose her words carefully. Not a minute is wasted and we were writing in no time. Highly recommended
  • Modern Calligraphy Bootcamp

    Reviewed by Linda T. on 7/1/2018
    Really enjoyed the class! The teacher is very knowledgeable. She provided a relevant overview of calligraphy and lots of time to practice. I would highly recommend this class.
  • Modern Calligraphy Bootcamp

    Anonymous review on 6/30/2018
    Teacher was very motivating but I thought the class was overpriced. The materials didn’t seem to warrant the pricing.
  • Modern Calligraphy Bootcamp

    Anonymous review on 6/30/2018
  • Modern Calligraphy Bootcamp

    Reviewed by Diane H. on 6/2/2018
    I have taken many one day classes. Usually you don't learn too much. This class was excellent! We learned so much, excellent, focused teacher!
  • Modern Calligraphy Bootcamp

    Anonymous review on 6/1/2018
    Great job teaching calligraphy to a complete beginner during the session. Some worked ahead while others perfected the the simple strokes. So fun!
  • Modern Calligraphy Bootcamp

    Anonymous review on 5/31/2018
    As a true beginner, it was a great introduction into a modern technique. I loved it. I feel like a learned a lot in just 3 hours. I would recommend it to beginners, but maybe advise against for anyone who has tried calligraphy in the past.
  • CraftJam Academy: Modern Calligraphy Workshop

    Reviewed by Yukiko T. on 5/22/2018
  • Modern Calligraphy Bootcamp

    Anonymous review on 5/13/2018
    I cannot rave about the class and the instructor Danielle enough. She is so knowledgeable, patient and thorough. Danielle clearly loves what she does, it shows when she teaches. Also, she takes time to go around to each student and she will offer feedback if the student wishes. I look forward to taking her other classes, worth every dollar.
  • Modern Calligraphy Bootcamp

    Anonymous review on 5/13/2018
    It was a fun class, light and relaxing. Would recommend taking a friend along.
  • CraftJam Academy: Modern Calligraphy Workshop

    Reviewed by Caitlin H. on 5/3/2018
  • Modern Calligraphy Bootcamp

    Anonymous review on 4/27/2018
    Danielle is great. I liked the way that the course was taught, with Danielle's demonstration being projected onto a large screen. Being able to keep the supplies justifies the cost.
  • Modern Calligraphy Bootcamp

    Anonymous review on 4/22/2018
  • Modern Calligraphy Bootcamp

    Anonymous review on 3/26/2018
  • Modern Calligraphy Bootcamp

    Reviewed by ToniAnn G. on 3/22/2018
  • Modern Calligraphy Bootcamp

    Reviewed by Micaela P. on 2/17/2018
  • Modern Calligraphy Bootcamp

    Reviewed by Stacey G. on 2/17/2018
    Danielle was extremely knowledgeable and fun to learn from - she kept the class moving at a good pace and then even let us stay a little late to finish up our projects. It was great to get such nice equipment to take home and continue practice - it genuinely feels like someone is taking the time to indoctrinate you into modern calligraphy life. :-)
  • CraftJam Academy: Modern Calligraphy Workshop

    Reviewed by Jessica C. on 2/17/2018
  • CraftJam Academy: Modern Calligraphy Workshop

    Anonymous review on 2/16/2018
  • CraftJam Academy: Modern Calligraphy Workshop

    Anonymous review on 1/25/2018
    I wish the instructor spent more time going around the class and watching us as we practiced so that we could get feedback. A lot of the time were just watching her write on the screen and we would get a couple minutes to copy. That being said, I did get some good tips and my writing improved!
  • CraftJam Academy: Modern Calligraphy Workshop

    Anonymous review on 1/24/2018
    Very helpful for a beginner like me who was always interested in calligraphy but didn't know where or how to start. Instructor was very knowledgeable on the various types of tools and styles, in addition to the history and current trends of modern calligraphy. Provided practice sheets for the 8 basic strokes, additional drills, the alphabet, and sample phrases. Also gave lists of resources for the supplies we received, where to buy them, instructional books, and online communities. Lots of opportunities to request focusing on specific letters and words I was struggling with. Usually the instructor's approach would be to ask us to first watch her demonstrate writing, then practice for some period of time. While I am glad I had plenty of time to practice in-class, I would have appreciated more detailed explanations for the mechanics in using the pens (grip, alignment, pressure, etc), and more detailed feedback on my work. Still, this course was a great jumpstart introduction to modern calligraphy.
  • CraftJam Academy: Modern Calligraphy Workshop

    Anonymous review on 12/21/2017
    The first class was good, the second was ok, and the third was bad. While I liked the idea of going around the table and introducing ourselves in the first class, I did not expect/like it to happen in the following two classes. As a result, we had to spend a lot of time talking and very limited time learning. The instructor was able to cover brush calligraphy and pen calligraphy but we didn't have much time practicing the latter. In the third class, the instructor was ~10min late and nevertheless asked us to spend the first 1.5 hours telling stories about our names and sharing thoughts -- we were left with 20min creating our envelopes (main task of Class 3) so most people were not able to finish it. If your main goal is to make friends and share your calligraphy experience, this class could be a good fit. But if you are new to calligraphy and/or actually want to learn more about it, you might not get a lot out of it.
  • CraftJam Academy: Modern Calligraphy Workshop

    Reviewed by Gisele C. on 12/21/2017
  • CraftJam Academy: Modern Calligraphy Workshop

    Anonymous review on 12/21/2017
    While Danielle was knowledgeable and I left knowing more than when I walked in, class time was NOT well utilized. Too much time was spent on ice breakers and other things I certainly didn't pay for. All the projects she had for class were always tacked on at the last 30 to 20 minutes of class. I never had time to complete my greeting card or address my envelope. I was looking forward to the intermediate class, but will not attend because I fear class time will be spent on ice breakers and potlucks. Just spend more time on actual practice not chit chat!
  • Modern Calligraphy Bootcamp

    Reviewed by Pearl Y. on 11/17/2017
  • Modern Calligraphy Bootcamp

    Reviewed by Jennifer G. on 11/12/2017
  • Modern Calligraphy Bootcamp

    Reviewed by Christyanna N. on 11/4/2017
  • Modern Calligraphy Bootcamp

    Reviewed by Clare F. on 10/29/2017
    Danielle clearly knows her subject and spent time with every one in the class...she presented the material in a professional and thorough way--her enthusiasm for calligraphy was obvious and infectious.
  • Modern Calligraphy Bootcamp

    Reviewed by Eileen O. on 10/29/2017
  • CraftJam Academy: Modern Calligraphy Workshop

    Anonymous review on 10/11/2017
    I wish this class had more instruction/practice time and less icebreakers/talking time. I felt rushed at the end of classes 2 and 3 to finish what we were working on. With that said, the instructor was very nice and friendly. She shared many resources and tools to help us develop our personal calligraphy practice. I think it was a good value compared to other calligraphy classes i've seen. I think the concept of CraftJam is great!
  • CraftJam Academy: Modern Calligraphy Workshop

    Reviewed by Marissa T. on 9/17/2017
  • CraftJam Academy: Modern Calligraphy Workshop

    Anonymous review on 9/15/2017
    Loved this class! Danielle is a great teacher. Wish there were more sessions. Would love an intermediate class to take after.
  • CraftJam Academy: Modern Calligraphy Workshop

    Anonymous review on 9/14/2017
    Great class overall, feel like we could have had one more session. But lots learned through the class!
  • CraftJam Academy: Modern Calligraphy Workshop

    Reviewed by Samantha S. on 8/18/2017
    Great class to learn basic fundamentals of calligraphy!
  • CraftJam Academy: Modern Calligraphy Workshop

    Reviewed by Anna D. on 8/18/2017
  • CraftJam Academy: Modern Calligraphy Workshop

    Anonymous review on 8/17/2017
    Loved this class so much, Danielle was an excellent instructor. I just wish it were longer than 3 weeks.
  • CraftJam Academy: Modern Calligraphy Workshop

    Anonymous review on 7/28/2017
    Wish there were 4 classes instead of 3 for the price! Our instructor Danielle was great and it was easy to see she was very dedicated to helping us.
  • CraftJam Academy: Modern Calligraphy Workshop

    Reviewed by Priscilla D. on 6/30/2017
  • CraftJam Academy: Modern Calligraphy Workshop

    Reviewed by Aoiffe M. on 6/8/2017
    Great class, well planned with enough flexibility to tweak in response to those attending. Super excited to take my new skill forward! Loved that they had all the materials we needed, there was no scrimping and saving.
  • CraftJam Academy: Modern Calligraphy Workshop

    Anonymous review on 6/7/2017
    On the plus side, I was introduced to the use of brush pens and pointed dip pens, to lettering on and decorating envelopes, and to various tools and resources for more learning. The instructor was enthusiastic and interested in making sure we had a good group dynamic and had fun as well. She is a skilled calligrapher, and she was generous in explaining how she developed her skill. On the minus side: I would have liked clearer, more specific guidance on how to hold and move the pens. The instructor did not really address most of my specific questions and issues: she just repeated her phrases and wasn't able to elaborate in different words when I didn't understand. I also found it not at all useful to have her look at what I had written and point out where it was faulty and where it wasn't, because I could see that for myself: what I needed was guidance on modifying how I was using the pen to produce a better result. Repeating "It's all about pressure" and the like didn't accomplish that for me. This is a common problem in crafts instruction: too often, the teacher shows and tells you WHAT to do, but can't give a clear explanation of HOW. I've had classes with skilled craftspeople who were also good at teaching, but it's pretty rare. Overall, I learned enough to figure out my own answers with practice and with the help of books and on-line resources. So I accomplished what I wanted to do with this course, which was to get a start on calligraphy. The location was a mixed experience. There did not appear to be any way to buzz CraftJam from the street door, so in order to get in you had to be let in by an employee or duck in when someone else exited. Also, the table we used was very cramped for the number of people in the class. The room was, however, well-lit and airy, and comfortable in other respects.
  • CraftJam Academy: Modern Calligraphy Workshop

    Reviewed by SATOKO F. on 5/19/2017

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