Workshop: Calligraphic Art & Design

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Workshop: Calligraphic Art & Design

Event Dates:
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Instructor:
Kevin Williams
Coordinator:
Kevin Williams
Skill Level:
Novice: This event is limited to those who have already had at least some instruction to the vocabulary, use of at least one calligraphic tool, and some experience with one script.
Important: If you are unsure of your suitability for the required skill level for this event, please contact us before registering.
Capacity:
5 of 12 seats available (0 registration pending on waiting list)
Pre-register:
Registration for this event has closed.
Description:

An existential question for calligraphers is whether theirs is an art or a craft; let us not look for answers, but instead embrace the question.

For the first day, you'll revisit the elements of design through the medium of the written letter with a series of structured but exciting visual exercises. Learn or revisit creative problem-solving strategies to work through creative bottlenecks such as tight deadlines, creative exhaustion or the ever-intimidating blank page. Your collected exercises will act as a visual compendium of your hard-won design knowledge.

On the second day you'll explore process and applied techniques to indulge your artistic side, including playing with colourful papers and media, a willingness to make messes, and the courage to work through missteps. Draw inspiration from a guided exploration of the self to create meaningful, expressive artworks that break rules and boundaries.

Materials List:
  • Pad of drawing paper, cartridge paper, etc., at least 8.5x11" (11x17" or larger recommended)
  • Selection of your favourite writing tools, including:
    • A selection of steel broad-edged nibs and nib holders
    • A pointed pen if you are so inclined
    • Automatic pens around 1/4" to 1/2" if you have any
    • Folded/cola pens or ruling pen
    • Brushes, pointed or flat
  • Familiar ink for exercises: Walnut, sumi, stick ink and gouache are all fine
  • Several colours of gouache for writing: If you don't have any, I'll have some to give out
  • Colouring pencils if you have any; if not you can borrow some
  • A small plastic palette with integrated cups or separate cups for mixing paint
  • A pencil, eraser and sharpener
  • A ruler or straightedge
  • A few short quotes or passages you are fond of
  • Lunch
  • Coffee mug
  • Apron
  • $10 materials fee
Prerequisites:

Knowledge of at least one script and use of the steel broad-edged pen.

Cost:
Members:
Member Fees:

A discounted rate for CSO Members (this number includes the deposit fee).

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.

$135.00 due upon registration
Non-members:
Non-member Fees:

Non-members must pay the full workshop price (this number includes the deposit fee).

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.

$160.00 due upon registration
Materials Fee:
Materials Fee:

Covers materials or supplies provided by, and payable (as cash) directly to, the instructor at the workshop.

$10.00 (payable to instructor)
 
Payment Information
Location:
Heron Road Community Centre None Heron Road Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Parking is available to front, right, and rear of building. An elevator is available for accessibility.

We'll be in the Dowson Room on the second floor on Saturday, then moving to a different room the following day.

Web Page:
https://www.ottawacalligraphy.ca/events/workshops/calligraphic-art-design
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