PASADENA, CA - Intro to Copperplate Calligraphy - July 14
Sun, Jul 14
|Whimsy Pasadena
In this introductory workshop for pointed pen calligraphy students will learn the essential concepts of calligraphy and build a solid base to write with an oblique dip pen and a flexible nib.
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Jul 14, 2019, 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Whimsy Pasadena, 40 Mills Pl, Pasadena, CA 91105, USA
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In this introductory workshop for pointed pen calligraphy students will learn the essential concepts of calligraphy and build a solid base to write with an oblique dip pen and a flexible nib. They will acquire an understanding of the main tools and proper techniques. Traditional copperplate lowercase and uppercase alphabets will be covered in this 6 hrs. workshop and students will be able to practice on their own with the kit provided to take home.
This is a really fun, no-pressure workshop for anyone interested in learning a new skill, picking up a fun hobby, artist looking to try a new technique/medium, or just something fun to do with friends. Suitable for beginners, those who have never picked up a calligraphy pen before, or if it's been a while and you want to brush up on your skills and learn the proper techniques.
DATE:
-Sunday, July 14 / 9:30am-4:00pm
COST:
-$195.00
SCHEDULE
-Welcome
-Intro
-Brief history
-Tools & materials
-Nib anatomy
-Slant & pen position
-Warm up strokes
-Basic Strokes (upper case alphabet)
-Lower case alphabet
Basic Strokes (upper case alphabet)
-Upper case alphabet
-Conclusion
-Q&A
The workshop includes:
- 6 hours of instruction with Aspacia Kusulas
- 1 Calligraphy Kit:
Oblique pen holder
2 Nibs
1 Inkwell with sumi ink
Paper pad
Gum arabic
Guidelines and exemplar sheets
Worksheets
Practice paper
Booklet with exercises and exemplars
- Light refreshments & snacks
- Certificate
Please note workshops are non-refundable/non-transferable once purchased.
Recommended for students over 16 years old.
NO previous experience is required.
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