Lisa Engelbrecht Lisa Engelbrecht is a lettering artist and was an instructor of calligraphy at Cerritos College in Norwalk, California where she instituted a Certificate in Calligraphy. (This program was originated by her mentors and teachers, Larry and Marsha Brady in 1975.) Lisa teaches workshops and classes around the country specializing in Lettering on fabric and alternative surfaces, experimental lettering and the creative process. Lisa has been a member of the faculty of seven international lettering conferences and was an instuctor at the Art and Soul, Artfest and Art Unravelled collage conferences. She was the keynote speaker at the Oregon Book Arts "Focus" Conference in June, 2005. She was a featured lecturer on her sidewalk chalk art pieces at the Discoveries conference. Lisa was  a teacher at the 2006 International Quilt Show in Houston, Texas and will return in 2007. Lisa's work has been included in Letter Arts Review, the Calligrapher's Engagement Calendar, Legacy magazine and Somerset Studios magazine. Lisa was named one of the Women of Somerset in the Spring 2002 issue. The Fall 2003 issue of Legacy magazine features a cover article of her memory pieces on fabric. Her work is featured in the "Quilted Memories" by Leslie Riley, "Artist's Journals and Sketchbooks"and" Beyond Paper Dolls"- by Lynne Perella and Annie Cicale's book, " The Art and Craft of Hand Lettering". Lisa is also a freelance artist for American Greetings.  You may have seen her popular calendar, "Prayers" for 2004 and 2005 You can currently see my work published here...  Art and Life, Volume 10, www.teeshamoore.com Somerset Life, www.stampington.com Letter Arts Review Annual 2007, www.johnneal.com COMING This Spring! A NEW DVD BY LISA FROM CREATIVE CATALYST PRODUCTIONS Lettering on Fabric-Bali Lanterns  Go to www.ccpvideos.com for more information LISA'S NEW BOOK, MODERN MARK MAKING Coming July 1st,2008 from Rockport/Quarry! Please check back for a special website only offer-Look for my upcoming appearances and book signings here! LISA WILL BE FEATURED IN THE JUNE 2008ISSUE  OF MARY ENGELBREITS HOME COMPANION  Look for the  Paper Scissors Crop column! INDIE ARTS DVD MAGAZINE April 2007 Issue, Volume Three features me!  Go to www.indieartsDVD.com NEW CLASSES! Cool new classes will be posted soon with samples!    The Book of Elvis WHAT'S NEW!! SOMERSET HOME-Features Lisa's Dream Pillows  On newstands now- LETTER ARTS REVIEW! 2007 Annual Issue The Unfinished Work piece of Lisa's is featured in the latest issue- The Annual issue is the showcase of the best latest letter arts NOW AVAILABLE BY MAIL! I've found those Pilot B Ink Pens (now called No Wash)and will send them to you for $5 plus $1 shipping. These are so great for fabric-nice smooth black permanent lines- great for lettering.-I also have some large   (6.0) size parallel pen, if you have taken any of my classes you know how great they are. They are $15 plus $2 shipping. Send your check and mailing address to Lisa Engelbrecht, PO 3815, Seal Beach, CA 90740 ALTERED COUTURE on newsstands now...my article on Funky Shoes and my bandana on the last page!   HANDCRAFTED VOLUME 2-On newstands now features two articles by me-Lettering on Fabric and Memories on Fabric   SOMERSET WEDDING 2-Cover article by Jenny Doh on my commission for her-on newstands now!   BEYOND PAPER DOLLS by Lynne Perella features my lettering angel-On newsstands now! Or order from www.stampington.com UNFINISHED WORKS ART COMPETITION To commemorate World AIDS month the Orange County AIDS Services Foundation sponsored an art competition and Lisa's piece, "Unfinished Work Tryptich" was awarded first place! SOMERSET WEDDING TWO Lisa's work for editor Jenny Doh, "Make It New" will be featured in the upcoming issue of this popular magazine-on newsstands soon! QUILTING ARTS MAGAZINE COVER! Lisa's piece, "Be Yourself" is featured on the cover of the Winter 2004 issue of Quilting Arts Magazine. Inside you'll find an article by her on lettering on fabric and 4 full color pages of her work! www.quiltingartsllc.com The July Issue of SOMERSET STUDIOS MAGAZINE features " A Fine Experiment", an article on experimental tools and lettering by Lisa. This article will also examine the current state of calligraphy and its integration into the multi media world! Lisa interviewed several calligrapher friends for this article -check it out! Lisa's Work is featured in the Leslie Riley's new book, QUILTED MEMORIES-available everywhere now. SOMERSET STUDIOS WEDDINGS. Several of Lisa's invitations are featured in this first issue-on newsstands now-Also featured is a collage that was a tribute to an early 20th century couple in a vintage wedding book by Lisa BOUND AND LETTERED-the Fall 2005 issue will feature a couple of Lisa's Christmas cards LETTER ARTS REVIEW ANNUAL-the next issue will feature my work from an  International letter arts competition E MAIL ME WITH ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE! lengelbrecht@earthlink.net