Karen Nordstrom Roberts - Intro to Italic Calligraphy - Sept 16 - Oct 14, 2024

One of the most beautiful styles of broad-edge calligraphy ever created is Italic. This is a slightly sloped, oval-based lettering style that lends itself to elegant writing and flourishing as well as lively variations. In this introductory class, we will cover all the basics of getting started using a metal dip pen with a flat-edge nib using ink. What you will learn:
- The history and special characteristics of Italic lettering,
- The supplies that will give you the best results,
- How to use a Pilot Parallel pen (cartridge ink)
- How to prepare and use a metal dip pen nib,
- Using color, ink & gouache (opaque watercolor)
- Troubleshooting problems with paper and ink,
- The structure of the letter families (n, o),
- Well-formed capital letters,
- Elegant ascenders and descenders, ​
- Lively variations,
- Creating a design for a quotation

Intro to Italic Calligraphy
Karen Nordstrom Roberts

9/16/2024-10/14/2024

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Eastern

Registration Link: www.karigraphy.com