Cheryl Jacobsen - Laidback Blackletter: Bastarde & Gothic Cursive - May 6, 13, 20; June 3
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A blackletter hand like Textura prides itself on its upright demeanor and slow, steady movement, but its siblings Bastarde and Gothic Cursive are a bit more laid back (literally), and free flowing. We…
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A blackletter hand like Textura prides itself on its upright demeanor and slow, steady movement, but its siblings Bastarde and Gothic Cursive are a bit more laid back (literally), and free flowing. We will explore these quicker hands, with historical and modern examples, step by step instruction and feedback. Join Cheryl in this workshop to create these fun and often floridly expressive hands.
Laidback Blackletter: Bastarde & Gothic Cursive
Cheryl Jacobsen, Hosted By Portland Society for Calligraphy
Live (Also recorded for later viewing)
Saturdays, May 6th, 13th, 20th and June 3rd, 2023
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Pacific
Class Cost: $120 USD (must be a member - membership $30)
All Skill Levels
Registration Contact Email: workshops@portlandsocietyforcalligraphy.org
Supply List:
• Speedball C-2 or L C-2 [N09]
• Speedball C-3 or L C-3 [N09]
• Other smaller nibs Brause 3/4 mm and 1/2 mm or equivalent [N02]
• Straight pen holders – wide variety to choose from
• Your favorite writing fluid (I use gouache most of the time but walnut crystals are better if a person doesn’t have experience w gouache esp. on-line) [HG27, WNG1, WNG2, WNG3]
• Walnut ink crystals [S449]
• Walnut ink crystals jar [S450]
• Tom Norton’s Walnut Drawing Ink [I53]
• Your favorite papers for practice and projects. I tend to use grid paper for practice to save time, but If you don’t mind drawing lines any other calligraphy friendly paper works. [P25]
• JNB Graph Pad 11x17, 50 sheets [P21]
• Gilbert Bond Graph Pad 11x17, 50 sheets [P72] – if you like a little tooth
• Metal ruler, 18 inch [S271]
• Faber-Castell 9000 Series Drawing Pencils [PL38]
• Staedtler Mars White Plastic Eraser [E13]
• paper towel
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