Structure for the
Course (Improvers
will make choices about what they wish to cover during the week, and then be
guided by the tutor to take appropriate steps in learning what is necessary to
achieve their aims.)
Monday
Introductions
then discuss course content and personal preferences.
Beginners:
- Introduction to
a range of suitable scripts and then using an edged tool or pointed
nib. Preferred script letterforms
- Ruling up and
lower case using ink
Improvers:
- Discuss / agree
focus of projects and set these in motion
- Identification
of individual requirements
- Demonstration of
requested scripts
Tuesday
Beginners:
- Different sized
lettering
- Chosen script
capitals - skeleton forms
- Spacing
guidelines
Improvers:
- Refining and
developing personal versions of chosen scripts
- Demonstrations
and practical work on requested applied processes, eg: embossing,
decorative techniques etc.
Wednesday
Beginners:
Improvers
- Further
demonstrations and practical on requested decorative techniques, eg:
various backgrounds, 'dressed letters' etc.
- Layout -
designing to enhance your lettering
Thursday
Beginners:
- Paste-up layouts
- Developing
individual projects
Improvers:
- Experimentation
with design & applied techniques
- Project
development
Friday
Beginners:
·Possible
backgrounds or decorative initial letters
·Completion
of projects
·Overview
of the development of other scripts for progression after summer school
Improvers:
·Continuation
and completion of projects
Materials &
Equipment
The
following is a list of what you will need to bring (approx. £20-£30). The tutor will have some specialist items to
buy or try at summer school but not everything that is required. Please contact her for details of stockists
or to chat through any queries if you are in any doubt about what to get.
- A3 size pad of
cartridge paper (not a 'sketch'
pad - the paper needs to be suitable for pen & ink, which is sometimes
denoted by a pen nib or bottle of ink on the cover)
- If you prefer, an
A3 pad of layout paper may be more cost effective for lettering practice
as it has more sheets per pad. Again, look for one with a pen nib or ink
bottle on the front (brands like Daler Rowney or Windsor & Newton are
good)
- Non-waterproof black ink (for example
Quink, Pelikan 4001, Higgins Eternal or other inks suitable for
fountainpens) not Indian
ink
- ***1 or 2 Pen
holder/s to take individual nibs
- ***3 x
Square-cut nibs: William Mitchell sizes 1, 2 & 3 or Brause
sizes 3mm, 2mm & 1mm (if you are left-handed you will need 'left
oblique' nibs)
- A 2H pencil
- Ruler, 30cm or
longer
- Rubber
- Pencil sharpener
- Kitchen roll or
old rag
- Scissors
- Glue stick
- Pot suitable for
water
- Palette or old
saucer for mixing colour
- Cheap brush (No.
2 - 4) for mixing colour
If
you have some words/text that you would particularly like to try writing out
calligraphically, please bring them along
Improvers
should bring along their usual calligraphic equipment together with any of the
following that you happen to have.Don't buy these especially as they will be available for use during the
week:
- Metal or
metal-edged ruler
- Craft or Stanley
knife
- Cutting mat or
the back of a pad to cut on
- Watercolour or
gouache paints
- Card } any sheets or scraps
- Watercolour
paper } of these
- Any of your favourite
papers, either to write on or decorative ones for covers/boxes, etc.
There
will be a range of other specialist materials and equipment for your use, at a
small cost.
Inks
and paints can be messy, so please either bring an apron/over-shirt or wear appropriate
clothing, and if you find hard chairs uncomfortable, bring a cushion.
STUDENT
QUESTIONNAIRE
Name……………………………..
To
make sure we all get the most out of the course, please complete the following:
Have
you attended any calligraphy workshops, courses or summer schools before?
YES
/ NO If 'no', is there anything in
particular you would like to achieve?
If
'yes', which of the scripts listed below have you covered in the past - please
tick or write which you have tried:
Foundation Uncial
Carolingian Gothic
Italic Pointed
pen/Modern
Which
script would you like to either learn or develop/refine/personalise?
……………………………………………………………………………
There
are many applications for calligraphy, and we can't cover them all, but which
two of the following would you be most interested in - please tick:
Decorated initials & borders Embossing & rubber
stamps
Small books
Colour & using multi-media. Designing
greetings cards
Is
there anything else you'd like to accomplish during the week?
(Optional
information) - Please let me know of any conditions that you feel I should be
aware of to make sure you enjoy the course properly (eg: sight or hearing
impairment or mobility problems, etc.)
Thank
you for completing this - I look forward to meeting you.
Please
return to: Gwyneth Hibbett via emailgwyn@pen-gwyn.com