CULTURAL CURIOSITY

The history of type in 10 record covers

Suitable for all.

Learn about type history in this fun and fast-paced tour of a record collection. From the first printed Gothic typefaces to the weird and wonderful styles that chart the evolution of popular culture.

You have the option to listen along with a Spotify playlist. 

“Music, at its essence, is what gives us memories. And the longer a song has existed in our lives, the more memories we have of it” Stevie Wonder

DATES
Wed 18th Nov, 8pm (GMT)
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CAMERA ON! You're encouraged to have your camera on because this is a live and interactive Zoom session with fun activities and a dash of theatre. My sessions are created to feel like we're all in the same room together*.

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Hello, I'm Sarah the host for this session. I'm the author of a number of books including 'Why Fonts Matter' and 'How to Draw Type and Influence People'. I'm a TEDx speaker, a regular guest on BBC Radio 4 and I sometimes appear on TV on shows like Channel 4's Sunday Brunch.

I make typography exciting for everybody, not just experts. Have you ever wondered whether you judge a shop or pub by its sign? Or why you judge a bottle by its label? Over the last seven years, I've welcomed thousands of people to my events and workshops. Now I'm excited that I can bring these experiences directly to you wherever you are in the world.

Recent Zoom guests have said “The event is genius”,  “you are such an amazing storyteller!” and “That was fun. Whoever woulda’ thought that I could be eating granola in Portland Oregon while visiting London?”

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Would like to arrange a private talk for your group at a time of your choosing? Get in touch with me here.

*If you feel uncomfortable having your camera on or have internet issues you're still very welcome to join the session.