Have you ever felt some unstoppable desire to do something? I get that once in a while and I let it grow until one day I just can’t do anything but that that I’ve been craving for: it could be to paint, to draw, always something handmade.
Lately, I’ve been feeling the need for handmade stuff (stuff = letters, miscellanea, doodling, etc) to maybe start introducing it into my usual designs, I think that it could produce some interesting results.
So I started a Fileteado Porteño workshop. The maestro fileteador is Héctor Rapisarda and here a couple photos of the class & his beautiful letters on the blackboard.
& some of the letters I’ve done during the class:
If you want to see some more Fileteado Porteño, there’s a flickr group with very interesting pieces.
*The star ornament on the side of this post is from the free font Lucky Charms by Blue Vinyl
I really want to learn this style. where can one find workshops? (I’m in Buenos Aires..)
Hi Sophia,
there are some options in terms of teaching styles, places & prices, I’ll get the info together and post it in the blog or send you an email.
Have a great time in BA!
Hola, me encantó! quiero una letra S y no la encuentro en ningún lado! me podría pasar una a mi mail, la idea es hacer un tatuaje bien porteño! Gracias, Jimena
Hi Ceci,
Im same as sophia. Can you let me know where i can find the workshops in buenos aires? Gracias,Ryoko
Hello,
I’m in Australia & would love to learn more, is there a book I can buy, my mother is in BA now & can bring it home for me.
Hi Sarah,
There are some books on the topic. I know about a few by Alfredo Genovese, a great fileteador.
Here is a link of his books and below there is a list of bookstores in Buenos Aires that sell them.
Enjoy!