Online Classes through Fleisher Art Memorial
Philadelphia, VT
Dates TBD & will list link to register here.
Step into the world of calligraphy with a short introduction to decorated capitals design. Using a printed exemplar of capital letters from a number of different alphabets, or your own favorite letter as a reference, as well as some examples of decorative motifs from traditional calligraphic styles, you will draw or trace your letter, construct a design around it, and begin to implement color.
Some classes focus especially
Decorated Capitals will introduce the principals of decorated capital design and support students in starting their unique design or multiple designs, as well as answer questions about motifs and media— students will then finish their letters after class, so as to not feel rushed. Requires no prior knowledge of calligraphy technique or material!
In Flourish Capitals, the two week course focuses on elegant ink flourish capitals— a great introduction to pointed pen calligraphy, you’ll make one or even two or three beautiful capital letters with flourish lines. We will discuss materials and pen techniques, go over a little bit of pointed pen history, and design a beautiful capital letter with flourishes, step by step.
I will absolutely be running these classes again either in the summer or fall terms at Fleisher. In the meantime, check out their great class offerings from a huge roster of excellent faculty at large: