ROMAN HOLIDAY 2024 - Denis Brown - Stroke Kinesthetics for Broad Pen

Stroke Kinesthetics for Broad Pen by Denis Brown – Level: (A) All levels

Edward Catich wrote of stroke kinesthetics—he meant the gestural movements in writing. He applied them in remarkably fluid brush writing of Imperial Roman Capitals. In this class, explore the instructor's unique approach to broad-pen
strokes (students may also develop with different tools of their choice). There will be kinesthetics on steroids for advanced or daring calligraphers. Less advanced students will be encouraged to take a gentler, yet still fluid, approach to the gestures and pen manipulations. All levels will take away an expanded view of calligraphy.

Class Supplies

• (N02) Square edged dip-pens, particularly a Brause 4mm nib
• (BR01, BR103, N22, N208, N155, S3036) A range of any other writing tools (brushes, ruling pens, "cola" pens, droppers, etc.)
• (M02) 5mm Felt Tip Marker
• (I70, I08) Ink
• (S270) Ruler
• (PL38, PL13, S1145) Pencils - 2 HB pencils plus sharpener and tape to make double ended pencils
• (P70) Pad of practice paper 11"x l7" or larger
• (PS87-SA, PS01) A few large sheets of better quality paper
• (HG749, WNG1, S1621) Gouache colors
• (S3010, S679) Palettes
• (BR43) Mixing and loading brushes