Course: An Italic Exploration

Italic exploration

Event Dates:: March 24, 2025 from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. EDT
March 31, 2025 from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. EDT
April 7, 2025 from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. EDT
April 14, 2025 from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. EDT
Instructor:: Richard Draffin
Skill Level:: All: This event welcomes those with all levels of experience, from those with no prior instruction to seasoned scribes.
Capacity:: 9 of 12 seats available (0 registration pending on waiting list)
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Important Note: In the event of high registration volume, waiting CSO Members will be given priority seating over non-members.
Description:: Join us for a 4-week course covering Italics. This course will be taught by Rick Draffin and George Gillam. The Italic script is an easily recognized script widely used in modern calligraphy. It originated in 14thcentury Italy as a quickly written and easily read script. It continues to evolve today into a versatile and beautiful example of calligraphy. This course will start from the traditional to teach a modern version using a broad edge pen. Brand new beginners or those with some previous experience will be welcomed.
Materials List:: For the first night, pencil and paper is all that is required. A supply list will be provided prior to the start of the course by email. The supply list will be discussed on April 22.
Prerequisites:: All levels of calligraphers welcome. From Beginners to Experienced.
Cost:: Members:
Member Fees:
A discounted rate for CSO Members.
This amount is payable no later than 14 days before the event. Unpaid fees may result in the forfeiture of your seat, and your deposit.
$100.00 by March 10, 2025
Non-members:
Non-member Fees:
Non-members must pay the full workshop price.
This amount is payable no later than 14 days before the event. Unpaid fees may result in the forfeiture of your seat, and your deposit.
$125.00 by March 10, 2025
Materials Fee:
Materials Fee:
Covers materials or supplies provided by, and payable (as cash) directly to, the instructor at the course.
$5.00 (payable to instructor)

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Location:: Dempsey Community Centre 1895 Russell Road Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
1895 Russell Road
Web Page:: https://www.ottawacalligraphy.ca/events/courses/italics

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