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EVENT CANCELLED: Calligraphy Tools & Tips

Event Dates:
Instructor:
Doris Wionzek
Skill Level:
All
Description:

THIS EVENT IS CANCELLED DUE TO LOW ENROLMENT

A potpourri for scribes A two-day workshop with FOUR very experienced instructors: DORIS Wionzek, GREG Hutton, JUDY Bainbridge and RICK Draffin, who will demonstrate techniques every scribe would want to know, from choosing papers, inks, and nibs to using gum Arabic and gum sandarac, correcting mis…

Uncial Uprise

Event Date:
Instructor:
Carol DuBosch
Skill Level:
Novice
Description:

This lively Uncial variation is easily learned and has the cursive qualities that give it such an energetic and contemporary look. This class will give you a renewed appreciation of this important historic script and a delightful new style of calligraphy to generate creativity and inspiration.

Note that the maximum number of participants is cap…

POSTPONED - Written, Drawn and Decorated Letters of Adolf Bernd

Event Dates:
Instructor:
Peter Thornton
Skill Level:
All
Description:

IMPORTANT: This event has been postponed due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. We apologize for any inconvenience caused. We will get back to you once we set the new date for this workshop.

In this 2-day workshop on Adolf Bernd's Letters we shall look at one of his major contributions to the Letter Arts; his consummate skill in subtlety of …

Introduction to Traditional Calligraphy

Event Date:
Instructor:
Nurgul Ozturk
Skill Level:
Beginner
Description:

Come join me for a fun and casual workshop learning the basics of traditional calligraphy. This workshop is best suited for a beginner or someone who has just dabbled in calligraphy and needs a more structured approach to learning the fundamentals.

Everyone is welcome! In this hands-on workshop, we will learn what tools and supplies ar…

Decorated Initials

Event Dates:
Instructor:
Judith Jaimet Bainbridge
Skill Level:
All
Description:

Learn 4 traditional Mediaeval styles of Decorated initials: diapered, open vine, white vine and filigree. On one style, we will use 23k gold leaf.

Learn to paint with gouache, some colour theory will be included.

The following materials will be provided to you as part of your materials fee:

  • Gouache paint
  • One small brush
  • Pig…