May

28 have dabbled | 12 reviews

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5.0 | 12 reviews

May

28 have dabbled | 12 reviews

Not Active in the last 12 months

Big square pocopost march2016 60
5.0 | 12 reviews

Not Active in the last 12 months

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May Engelstad

Hi! My name is May and I love making things. I started my own small batch illustration company, Poco Post, 2 years ago as a means to scratch a rather persistent creative itch. In addition to illustration, my other passion is education. I taught Kindergarten for 5 years and there is something in me that will always love helping others explore and experiment. I believe life is too short to only do the things we're already good at! When I'm not doodling or teaching, chances are I'm petting a dog, eating ice cream or thinking of bad puns.

ABOUT THIS TEACHER

Hi! My name is May and I love making things. I started my own small batch illustration company, Poco Post, 2 years ago as a means to scratch a rather persistent creative itch. In addition to illustration, my other passion is education. I taught Kindergarten for 5 years and there is something in me that will always love helping others explore and experiment. I believe life is too short to only do the things we're already good at! When I'm not doodling or teaching, chances are I'm petting a dog, eating ice cream or thinking of bad puns.

STUDENT EXPERIENCES

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    Katelyn K.
    Reviewed on 10/27/16

    May was wonderful! She was charismatic, fun and inspiring. She brought joy and fun to the class and really encourage us as adults to "let loose" and enjoy being creative! I would highly recommend the class and May! P.S. The class is perfect for those trying to get some first hand/beginner experience with hand lettering also! May goes over the basics to help you feel comfortable to then flourish!

    May was wonderful! She was charismatic, fun and inspiring. She brought joy and fun to the class and really encourage us as adults to "let loose" and enjoy being creative! I would highly recommend the class and May! P.S. The class is perfect for those trying to get some first hand/beginner experience with hand lettering also! May goes over the basics to help you feel comfortable to then flourish!

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    Kristina D.
    Reviewed on 10/27/16

    Thank you, May! The class was really fun and the packet you sent home with us will be really helpful as I start practicing on my own. Would recommend for sure!

    Thank you, May! The class was really fun and the packet you sent home with us will be really helpful as I start practicing on my own. Would recommend for sure!

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    Chandra J.
    Reviewed on 10/27/16

    Enviable Envelopes was great, and I highly recommend it for lettering newbies. May was encouraging, friendly, and had good, useful tips. Supplies were generous, high-quality, and lovely.

    Enviable Envelopes was great, and I highly recommend it for lettering newbies. May was encouraging, friendly, and had good, useful tips. Supplies were generous, high-quality, and lovely.

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    Jennifer L.
    Reviewed on 09/21/16

    If there's one class you should Dabble in, THIS IS IT!!!!! As a frequent Dabbler, I can honestly say that May is a (freakin') fantastic teacher, as she's engaging, funny, and knows her sh!t. She's creative and encouraging, and she offers multiple medias in which to play around with. I hope she offers more classes in the future. :)

    If there's one class you should Dabble in, THIS IS IT!!!!! As a frequent Dabbler, I can honestly say that May is a (freakin') fantastic teacher, as she's engaging, funny, and knows her sh!t. She's creative and encouraging, and she offers multiple medias in which to play around with. I hope she offers more classes in the future. :)

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    Aspen C.
    Reviewed on 09/08/16

    May made this class fun, light-hearted, informative, and inspiring. She started with lettering basics, took us through some hand-lettering exercises, and then set us free to create our own masterpieces. I've used what I learned on every letter I've sent since and it's been well-received.

    Thank you!

    May made this class fun, light-hearted, informative, and inspiring. She started with lettering basics, took us through some hand-lettering exercises, and then set us free to create our own masterpieces. I've used what I learned on every letter I've sent since and it's been well-received.

    Thank you!

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    Briana W.
    Reviewed on 08/26/16

    I thought it was a calligraphy class but ended up being more of a font class. It was a blast learning about lettering and who knew there were so many components to lettering! Enjoyed it!

    I thought it was a calligraphy class but ended up being more of a font class. It was a blast learning about lettering and who knew there were so many components to lettering! Enjoyed it!

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    Sarah H.
    Reviewed on 08/26/16

    I really appreciated that May took the time to describe the structure of hand lettering and fonts - I think it made a big difference in my progress. The class environment was so warm and welcoming, which made it really enjoyable to meet new people while trying something new. Thanks for the wonderful time!

    I really appreciated that May took the time to describe the structure of hand lettering and fonts - I think it made a big difference in my progress. The class environment was so warm and welcoming, which made it really enjoyable to meet new people while trying something new. Thanks for the wonderful time!

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    Sarah C.
    Reviewed on 08/26/16

    I've taken calligraphy before but find it very overwhelming (and it doesn't help that I'm a perfectionist). This hand-lettering class focusing on envelopes was much easier to wrap my head around and I felt I made progress in the two hours I was there. The supplies were great (and abundant) and May did a fantastic job of walking us through the steps while also inspiring our creativity.

    I've taken calligraphy before but find it very overwhelming (and it doesn't help that I'm a perfectionist). This hand-lettering class focusing on envelopes was much easier to wrap my head around and I felt I made progress in the two hours I was there. The supplies were great (and abundant) and May did a fantastic job of walking us through the steps while also inspiring our creativity.

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    Stephanie M.
    Reviewed on 08/25/16

    Great class. Fun new skills to practice. The two hours flew by!

    Great class. Fun new skills to practice. The two hours flew by!

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    Emily M.
    Reviewed on 08/25/16

    Great class was made even better with such a great teacher! May was so nice and full of spunk. I'd definitely take another class from her.

    Great class was made even better with such a great teacher! May was so nice and full of spunk. I'd definitely take another class from her.

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    Heather K.
    Reviewed on 08/25/16

    I never thought a handwriting class could be so fun. May did an amazing job and I can't wait to take her future classes!!

    I never thought a handwriting class could be so fun. May did an amazing job and I can't wait to take her future classes!!

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    Cari R.
    Reviewed on 08/24/16

    May was the MOST fun teacher. Ever. Of all time. For realzies. She put us all at ease, made it OK to try something new, failure and all. Great attitude, super fun class, and something I'll work on in the future too. Have got a birthday card to send soon - hope to put my new skills to use!

    May was the MOST fun teacher. Ever. Of all time. For realzies. She put us all at ease, made it OK to try something new, failure and all. Great attitude, super fun class, and something I'll work on in the future too. Have got a birthday card to send soon - hope to put my new skills to use!

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