Benoit Furet - From A to Z: Initials and filigrees from the 12th century - Feb 7 & 14, 2026
The initials of the late Romanesque period have very free forms, much more than in more recent periods. Their color palette is also very rich. Finally, it is at this time that the first filigrees with…
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The initials of the late Romanesque period have very free forms, much more than in more recent periods. Their color palette is also very rich. Finally, it is at this time that the first filigrees with very vegetal forms appear.
​During this course, we will study the historical forms of the versals and their decoration based on more than 50 different manuscripts and we will produce our own modern initials by playing with the colors and shapes.
From A to Z: Initials and filigrees from the 12th century
Benoit Furet, Hosted By The Gentle Penman
Live (Also recorded for later viewing)
7 & 14 February 2026 (Saturday)
17:00 pm – 19:00 pm (Hong Kong Time)
Class Cost : HKD 780.00 or USD 100.00
Registration Link : https://www.thegentlepenman.com/initials-and-filigrees
Supply List:
- Draft paper and pencil to take notes and make the first trails (P25)
- Good paper (e.g. watercolor) for quality work (P134, P113)
- ATOME 1423 nibs or other pointed nibs, liners ...... (N161, N77, N72)
- Small pointed brushes to fill the spaces (BR49, BR104)
- Inks, paints ..... depending on what you are used to using (I28, HG749, I04)
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