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Workshop: CAPITAL LETTERS: Fun and Formal

Event Date:
Instructor:
Judith Jaimet Bainbridge
Coordinator:
Kevin Williams
Skill Level:
All: This event welcomes those with all levels of experience, from those with no prior instruction to seasoned scribes.
Capacity:
All 15 seats claimed (0 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:

We will play with variations on capitals, from serious, formal Romans, to bouncy pen pressure or scary pen twisted capitals, to flexible versals. We will use them for texts and for initials, decorating some.

Materials List:

Please Note: Boldfaced items are recent additions to the materials list:

  • A fine monoline pen, such as Pigma Micron size 01 or Stædtler Pigment Liner size 01 or your favourite pointed pen

  • Keep it simple, just bring coloured pencils unless you really want to work with paint; then you will need a water jar and small brush too

  • If you cannot find everything on the list, Judy will have some extras to borrow or buy. Stædtler pens are available for $4, Pilot Parallels are available in 3.8mm (green top) and 6.0mm (blue top) for $12. Bring what you have and we will see what works.

  • A mug, lunch, and apron

  • A clean, flat smooth surface like grey cardboard or a slant board
  • Practice paper: several pages of 11”x17” photocopy bond paper
  • Pencil, eraser, sharpener and ruler
  • Black ink
  • Pen holders and broad-edged nibs: Mitchell #4 or Brause 1mm or Speedball C-5
  • Larger size Parallel Pens
  • Colour media that you are comfortable with: i.e., coloured pencils, or watercolours or watercolour pencils or gouache
  • Watercolour paint brushes: #0, #3 synthetic short-handled
  • A water jar and a cloth or paper towels
  • Short quotes that inspire you
  • Don’t worry if you cannot find some of these items; we will be bringing a few extra items and we can share
  • Materials fee ($2)
Cost:
Members:
Member Fees:

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

This amount is payable no later than 16 days before the event. Unpaid fees may result in the forfeiture of your seat, and your deposit.

$60.00 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 16 days before the event. Unpaid fees may result in the forfeiture of your seat, and your deposit.

$65.00 due upon registration
Materials Fee:
Materials Fee:

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

$2.00 (payable to instructor)
Location:

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

We are in the ALTA VISTA ROOM.