Denis Brown Workshop
Time is running out!
But it’s not too late to register for an opportunity to study with a master calligrapher. Denis Brown has been studying & practicing calligraphy since he was fifteen years old. He holds a degree in calligraphy from London’s Roehampton Institute & at age 20 became the youngest Fellow in the UK Society of Scribes & Illuminators. Please visit his web site at quillskill.com to see some examples of his extraordinary work.
Mr. Brown will be traveling from his native Ireland to be in New Orleans from April 15th-19th conducting two major workshops. There is still space but you must register by April 1st.
Please note that the Denis Brown workshops will take the place of our regularly scheduled monthly meeting.
There will be no meeting on April 9th.
C E L T I C S C R I P T : I N S U L A R H A L F U N C I A L
Friday, April 15th & Saturday, April 16th
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
$200/members, $225/non-members
Level: Beginner to Intermediate
An introduction to Celtic writing. We will practice a simplified form of insular half uncial, the Celtic script as used in Irish manuscripts of the Early Christian period such as The Book of Kells.
Tools and Materials: Broad edged calligraphy dip-pens (Brause, Mitchell, Speedball, or similar; large nib sizes, (fountain pens are not suitable), ink, gouache paints, palette, mixing brushes, water jar, pencils, ruler, sable watercolor brushes, sizes 000, 0 and 2, 11”x17” layout paper or other practice paper plus a sheet of quality paper such, e.g. Arches Text Wove or BFK Rives or your own preferred brand. Finely powdered gum sandarac plus a clean bristle paint-bush to apply it with, a cheap brand is adequate, medium/large size.
G O T H I C I Z E D I T A L I C S C R I P T
Sunday, April 17th, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
April 18th & 19th, 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
$200/members, $225/non-members
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
This hybrid of Denis’ energetic italics with Gothic characteristics results in a lively modern form. Denis’ theory of italic will be introduced so students can aspire to understand forms rather than merely copy them. Advanced pen manipulations will help bring the forms to life.
Tools and materials: Square edged dip-pens, (Brause size 3mm & 4mm particularly recommended in addition to students own preferred brand); ink; ruler; pencils; pad of practice paper A3 size (11″x l7″) or larger; gouache; palettes, mixing and loading brushes. A couple of sheets of a quality paper such as Arches Text Wove or BFK Rives. Finely powdered gum sandarac plus a clean bristle paint-bush to apply it with, a cheap brand is adequate, medium/large size.
Both Workshops: $350/members, $375/non-members
All workshops will be held at Carlo Ditta Meeting Room
1445 MacArthur Ave., Harvey
Please fill out the attached registration form to reserve your space for this exciting workshop opportunity.
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