Courses: The Calligraphy Society of Ottawa

Foundational with a Taste of Romans

Event Dates:: February 21, 2017 from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. EST
February 28, 2017 from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. EST
March 7, 2017 from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. EST
March 14, 2017 from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. EDT
March 21, 2017 from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. EDT
March 28, 2017 from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. EDT
Instructors:: Richard Draffin, Kevin Williams
Skill Level:: All
Description:: Foundational with a taste of Romans will be a course designed for beginners or those more experienced calligraphers who want to refine pen skills and learn more about this script. Foundational is a wonderful script to learn. It is very historical and does provide a good model for learning pen and ink skills. To provide capitals, we will be …

Event Dates:: October 18, 2016 from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. EDT
October 25, 2016 from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. EDT
November 1, 2016 from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. EDT
November 8, 2016 from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. EST
November 15, 2016 from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. EST
November 22, 2016 from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. EST
Instructor:: Susan Pinard
Skill Level:: All
Description:: In this course, suitable for all levels, you will learn the essentials of the script, which is a gothic script, then use it creatively in a variety of ways. Meander books, bookmarks and envelopes are planned to draw out your talents.

Event Dates:: March 22, 2016 from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. EDT
March 29, 2016 from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. EDT
April 5, 2016 from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. EDT
April 12, 2016 from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. EDT
April 19, 2016 from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. EDT
April 26, 2016 from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. EDT
Instructor:: Kevin Williams
Skill Level:: All
Description:: We will explore this quintessential Gothic script's striking letters and woven appearance, and some variations if we have time.