Workshop Descriptions

Note: Please see the General Workshop Information and
the Workshops Policies before signing up for any workshop!

These change periodically, and the latest information
will be posted on the pages linked above.

To register for one of these workshops,

• contact the Workshops Registrar; or
• fill out, print , and mail the online form; instructions are on the form.

2012 Workshops

Layout and Design for Calligraphy
Rick Paulus

Be it a formal menu or a piece of pure expression, how do we reflect the meaning of those words we are writing through our choice of hand, texture, color and layout? In this workshop we will explore and experiment with these elements, which set the stage for the interpretation of our words.  Through a range of exercises, and exploration of timeless techniques, we will take our work beyond the technical and find the unique voice that best reflects your interpretation of the words.

Material List

Required:  

• Speedball “B” series pens – 6 through 0
• Mitchell or Brause, Tape, etc. quality chisel-edged pens
• Container for water
• Layout paper
• Pencil(s)
• Ruler
• Drawing board (portable desk)

Suggested:

• Watercolors and/or gouache
• Selection of brushes – whatever you have available is fine.
• Ruling pens
• Butterfly pens
• Palette
• Coit or Automatic pens or Speedball brushes (not required)
• X-acto knife
• Glue stick

Paste Paper
Mary Elizabeth Nelson 

Little Books
Mary Elizabeth Nelson 

Enchanted Letters
Heather Victoria Held

Saturday & Sunday, April 14 & 15, 2012 , 9 am–4 pm

Explore drawn script letterforms with unique foliate decorations and an introduction to basic gilding techniques.

The Business of Calligraphy
Kathy Milici

Saturday, June 9, 2012 , 9 am–4 pm

Forthcoming