Calligraphy: Beginner's Boot Camp
If you are looking for a place
to start
learning calligraphy,
take this
course!
Designed for the beginner, the italic alphabet is a popular
introduction to calligraphy. Also called Chancery Cursive, it is
the handwriting of Renaissance scribes. In a step-by-step
approach, students will learn this graceful and beautiful
alphabet with
basic strokes, minuscule (lower case) letters, capitals,
numerals, punctuation, and spacing. Italic is a modern, legible
alphabet
that has a wide variety of applications. Great for scrap
bookers,
this class can also be used as a refresher.
Level: Beginner
8 Saturday Mornings, 16 hours
September 11 to November 13
No class Oct 16 & 23
9:30 am to 11:30 am
Cost: $229*
SOLD OUT!
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*There is an additional $25 fee for supplies, which will be
provided
by the instructor, to be paid at the first session.
Introduction to
Copperplate - NEW!
The Copperplate
alphabet, also called English Roundhand,
is a script hand
popularized in the 19th century. Using a flexible, pointed nib,
and an oblique (elbow) pen holder, this elegant
and distinct writing
style is beautiful with its graceful swells
and lifts. Using the
"press and release" method,
students will learn
the foundations of all letterforms:
upper and lower
cases, numbers and punctuation.
Careful attention is
paid to consistency in spacing and rhythm.
The Copperplate hand
has a classic, timeless feel that makes it
a popular choice to
learn and apply.
Level: Beginner
8 Saturday Afternoons, 16 hours
September 11 to November 13
No class Oct 16 & 23
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Cost: $299
All supplies included
Decorated Letters
The illuminated letter has been used to highlight and enhance
handwritten manuscripts and texts throughout history.
In this one-day workshop,
students will learn how to create
and decorate a unique
freeform letter, and a simple Versal letter based on a system of
historic techniques. From basic outlining
to detailed, colored
embellishments and applied gold leaf paint,
these step-by-step
methods are easy to learn and have many creative applications, from
simple greeting cards
to more formal documents.
Level: Beginner
1 Session, 6 hours
Saturday, November 20, 2010
9:30 am to 3:15 pm
Cost: $99*
Only 3 Seats Left!
*There is an additional $25 fee for supplies, which will be
provided by the
instructor, to be paid at the first session.
Please note: This is not a letterforms class.
A basic knowledge of
calligraphy is helpful,
but not necessary.
is the shining star of
19th century pen work. In this workshop, students will first learn
basic strokes and simple techniques,
wheat sheaves, and
floral bouquets. Known for its repertoire
is both rewarding and
relevant today.
Level: Beginner
1 Session, 5 hours
Saturday, December 4, 2010
9:30 am to 3:15 pm
Cost: $99*
