Karen Nordstrom Roberts - Intro to Italic Calligraphy - Sept 16 - Oct 14, 2024
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One of the most beautiful styles of broad-edge calligraphy ever created is Italic. This is a slightly sloped, oval-based lettering style that lends itself to elegant writing and flourishing as well as…
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One of the most beautiful styles of broad-edge calligraphy ever created is Italic. This is a slightly sloped, oval-based lettering style that lends itself to elegant writing and flourishing as well as lively variations. In this introductory class, we will cover all the basics of getting started using a metal dip pen with a flat-edge nib using ink. What you will learn:
- The history and special characteristics of Italic lettering,
- The supplies that will give you the best results,
- How to use a Pilot Parallel pen (cartridge ink)
- How to prepare and use a metal dip pen nib,
- Using color, ink & gouache (opaque watercolor)
- Troubleshooting problems with paper and ink,
- The structure of the letter families (n, o),
- Well-formed capital letters,
- Elegant ascenders and descenders,
- Lively variations,
- Creating a design for a quotation
Intro to Italic Calligraphy
Karen Nordstrom Roberts
- The history and special characteristics of Italic lettering,
- The supplies that will give you the best results,
- How to use a Pilot Parallel pen (cartridge ink)
- How to prepare and use a metal dip pen nib,
- Using color, ink & gouache (opaque watercolor)
- Troubleshooting problems with paper and ink,
- The structure of the letter families (n, o),
- Well-formed capital letters,
- Elegant ascenders and descenders,
- Lively variations,
- Creating a design for a quotation
Intro to Italic Calligraphy
Karen Nordstrom Roberts
Live (Also recorded for later viewing)
9/16/2024-10/14/2024
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Eastern
Class Cost : $90
All Skill Levels
Registration Contact Email: karigraphy@gmail.com
Registration Link: www.karigraphy.com
Supply List:
FP68. Pilot Parallel Pen 3mm
H69. Speedball straight holder
N09. Speedball C-2 and C-3 nibs, 1 each
FP69-black. Pilot ink cartridges black
P09-50. Borden & Riley #37 layout paper 9" x 12", 50 sheets
I08. Higgins Eternal Ink
WNG1, WNG2, WNG3, or WNG4. Winsor & Newton gouache - one tube, color of choice
S853. Jumbo Dinky Dips - 4 square
S753. 18" T-square
S1039-single. Pipette
Optional:
I70. Moon Palace Sumi Ink 2 oz.
S984. Protractor ruler
H113 or H89. Wooden straight nib holder
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