Course: Pointed Pen Contemporary Calligraphy

Event Dates:: March 14, 2023 from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. EDT
March 21, 2023 from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. EDT
March 28, 2023 from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. EDT
April 4, 2023 from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. EDT
April 11, 2023 from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. EDT
April 18, 2023 from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. EDT
Instructor:: Richard Draffin
Skill Level:: Beginner: This event is desgined those having little-to-no instruction nor experience in lettering. Instruction is likely to begin with the basic language, tools, and materials.
Capacity:: All 16 seats claimed (1 on waiting list)
If any registrant is unable to attend, waitlisted registrants will be offered the available space in order of registration with preference given to CSO members.
Pre-register:: Registration for this event has closed.
Description:: The Calligraphy Society of Ottawa is offering a Pointed Pen Contemporary Calligraphy course for both beginners and those wishing to improve. The course will be on Tuesday nights starting March 14 to April 18, 2023, at the Nepean Visual Arts Centre (Studio 1) on 1701 Woodroffe Avenue, Ottawa, ON K1P 1J1. The course will include use of pen and ink, complete script and basic layout to complete a project. Although the course is designed for beginners, it will be a benefit to any calligrapher wanting to get back into the craft after Covid. Course Instructor The Instructor, Rick Draffin has been studying and practicing calligraphy for over 40 years. Since completing his formal calligraphy training from the UK, he has continued to study with international level instructors at conferences and retreats. He is a versatile instructor who has the depth of knowledge to guide any student to the next level. At present, he is a contract calligrapher for the Government of Canada and practices his own lettering daily.
Materials List:: The only materials required for the first class will be a sharpened pencil. There will be a full discussion at the first class on other supplies required for the rest of the course.
Prerequisites:: None
Cost:: Members:
Member Fees:
A discounted rate for CSO Members.
This amount is payable no later than 11 days before the event. Unpaid fees may result in the forfeiture of your seat, and your deposit.
$100.00 due upon registration
Non-members:
Non-member Fees:
Non-members must pay the full workshop price.
This amount is payable no later than 11 days before the event. Unpaid fees may result in the forfeiture of your seat, and your deposit.
$125.00 due upon registration

Payment Information
Location:: Nepean Visual Arts Centre (Studio 1) Studio 1 None Woodroffe Avenue Ottawa, Ontario K1P 1J1 Canada
Web Page:: https://www.ottawacalligraphy.ca/events/courses/pointed-pen-contemporary-calligraphy

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