Rosalee Anderson - The Art of the Certificate - August 2, 9, 16 & 30, 2025

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This class is not hosted by John Neal Books. Please contact the instructor for more information.

Live (Also recorded for later viewing)

2,9,16 & 30 August 2025 (Saturday) 
21:00 pm – 23:00 pm (Hong Kong Time)

Class Cost : HKD 1,170.00 or USD 150.00

Registration Link : https://www.thegentlepenman.com/the-art-of-the-certificate

The ability to create a certificate requires some concrete information, some layout knowledge, some calligraphic skills, and some creativity.  If you can use a ruler, a flat-edged or pointed pen,…

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The ability to create a certificate requires some concrete information, some layout knowledge, some calligraphic skills, and some creativity.  If you can use a ruler, a flat-edged or pointed pen, have a reasonable ability to mix colors and use a paint brush,  you can create a handmade certificate which will be treasured by the recipient.

This workshop will cover each of these components, allowing you to create your own Certificate of Completion.  With this understanding you be able to design a customized and aesthetically pleasing document.

Impress your friends, family, or clients with a unique piece of art as opposed to a generic product made by computer.  Join with me this summer as we explore the Art of the Certificate!

Lesson 1

  • Explain certificate basics
  • Draft layout 
  • Determine spacing
  • Letter the certificate

Lesson 2

  • Add gold accents
  • Paint the initial letters and borders

 Lesson 3

  • Complete certificates
  • Continue painting
  • Add shading
  • Tool gold areas
  • Apply finishing touches

Lesson 4

  • Discuss alternate layouts
  • Show alternate borders
  • Review and explain previous certificates

The Art of the Certificate
Rosalee Anderson, Hosted By The Gentle Penman

Live (Also recorded for later viewing)

2,9,16 & 30 August 2025 (Saturday) 
21:00 pm – 23:00 pm (Hong Kong Time)

Class Cost : HKD 1,170.00 or USD 150.00

Registration Link : https://www.thegentlepenman.com/the-art-of-the-certificate

Supply List:

Certificate:

  • 8 1⁄2 x 11 piece of watercolor or mixed media paper, preprinted with certificate template (PA110, P2022)
  • Scrap paper for practice
  • 1 sheet, 8 1⁄2 x 11 or so, tracing paper (P112, P43)
  • Ruler with bevel, or cork backing (S270)
  • T-square (S753)
  • French curve 336 (may come in package of French curves) (S1065)
  • Pencil and eraser (PL38, PL21, E13)
  • Pointed nib in straight holder, or ruling pen, for outlining (H114, N22)
  • Mitchell nib 1 1⁄2 mm or Speedball C-2 for lettering name (if lettering entire certificate, need Mitchell 2 1⁄2 mm or Speedball C-3, Mitchell 3 1⁄2 or Speedball C-4, and Mitchell 4) (N04, N09)

Painting:

  • Gouache – medium red and blue of your choice, black, white (HG749, WNG1)
  • Dr. Martin’s Bleed Proof White (I38)
  • Gold paint (Coliro/FineTec) or gold ink (such as Dr. Martin’s iridescent copperplate gold) (S1000, I16)
  • Brushes, one for detail and second a bit larger (such as Princeton brush 5/0 and 3/0) (BR100)
  • Mixing brushes (BR02)
  • Water/paper towels/palette for mixing paint (S1094, S2005)

Tooling (optional):

  • Triangle such as 30/60 right triangle (S614)
  • or other fine-line tool (M221)
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