Complete Beginner Intro to Broad-Edge Calligraphy
If you ever wanted to try broad-edge calligraphy ... or if you tried and were frustrated ... or you would like a complete beginner refresher, you are invited to attend a FREE one-evening complete beginner intro to broad-edge calligraphy.
We will cover:
1) the supplies needed to get started with the most success
2) the basic concepts of broad-edge calligraphy: letter height, slope, and pen angle. Each of these elements contribute to the form of the variety of historic hands that are written with a broad-edge pen.
3) how to make corrections for common beginner issues (ink too thick or too thin, not preparing the nib properly, how to line up the pen to the paper)
This intro will be a helpful aid to those who want to take Jane Shibata's Uncialicious: An Intro to Uncial online class on four Tuesdays beginning January 9 offered by Calligraphy Guild Pittsburgh. The class is open to all levels - beginner to experienced.
Instructor: Karen Nordstrom Roberts
Sunday, December 3, 2023
6:30 to 8 p.m.
Online via Zoom
Please register to receive a link.
A recording will be available for 60 days afterwards to those who have registered.
A handout will be sent prior to class which includes guidelines you can print.
SUPPLIES: Choose a pen, ink, and paper
If you would like to follow along with supplies, here are some very simple supplies you may find at a local arts store such as Artist & Craftsman or you can order from John Neal Bookseller.
PEN OPTION 1:
Pilot Parallel Pen - 3.0 mm size available HERE A pen that uses cartridges for ink. The ink cartridges are included. During class, there will be a demo of how to set up and use this pen.
PEN OPTION 2:
Metal "Dip" Nib and Ink
- Speedball C-2 nib (which is 3 mm) available HERE
- Straight pen holder of your choice available HERE
- Non-waterproof ink works best - such as Higgins Eternal ink
- Small container for ink
- Small water container
- Cloth to wipe nib
During class, there will be a demo of how to prepare and use a metal dip pen and ink.
PEN OPTION 3:
A Calligraphy Marker in size 3.0 mm such as the Sakura Sigma Calligrapher HERE.
A 3.5 mm marker can also be used - brands with nice crisp edged nibs are Zig, Y&C, Sakura
PAPER
- Smooth paper such as Borden & Riley Boris marker layout, HP 32 premium laser paper, Rhodia. If you use other paper, check to make sure the ink or marker doesn't feather or bleed.
