Denis Brown Workshop
Time is running out!
But it’s not too late to register for an opportunity to study with a master calligrapher. Denis Brown has been studying & practicing calligraphy since he was fifteen years old. He holds a degree in calligraphy from London’s Roehampton Institute & at age 20 became the youngest Fellow in the UK Society of Scribes & Illuminators. Please visit his web site at quillskill.com to see some examples of his extraordinary work.
Mr. Brown will be traveling from his native Ireland to be in New Orleans from April 15th-19th conducting two major workshops. There is still space but you must register by April 1st.
Please note that the Denis Brown workshops will take the place of our regularly scheduled monthly meeting.
There will be no meeting on April 9th.
C E L T I C S C R I P T : I N S U L A R H A L F U N C I A L
Friday, April 15th & Saturday, April 16th
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
$200/members, $225/non-members
Level: Beginner to Intermediate
An introduction to Celtic writing. We will practice a simplified form of insular half uncial, the Celtic script as used in Irish manuscripts of the Early Christian period such as The Book of Kells.
Tools and Materials: Broad edged calligraphy dip-pens (Brause, Mitchell, Speedball, or similar; large nib sizes, (fountain pens are not suitable), ink, gouache paints, palette, mixing brushes, water jar, pencils, ruler, sable watercolor brushes, sizes 000, 0 and 2, 11”x17” layout paper or other practice paper plus a sheet of quality paper such, e.g. Arches Text Wove or BFK Rives or your own preferred brand. Finely powdered gum sandarac plus a clean bristle paint-bush to apply it with, a cheap brand is adequate, medium/large size.
G O T H I C I Z E D I T A L I C S C R I P T
Sunday, April 17th, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
April 18th & 19th, 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
$200/members, $225/non-members
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
This hybrid of Denis’ energetic italics with Gothic characteristics results in a lively modern form. Denis’ theory of italic will be introduced so students can aspire to understand forms rather than merely copy them. Advanced pen manipulations will help bring the forms to life.
Tools and materials: Square edged dip-pens, (Brause size 3mm & 4mm particularly recommended in addition to students own preferred brand); ink; ruler; pencils; pad of practice paper A3 size (11″x l7″) or larger; gouache; palettes, mixing and loading brushes. A couple of sheets of a quality paper such as Arches Text Wove or BFK Rives. Finely powdered gum sandarac plus a clean bristle paint-bush to apply it with, a cheap brand is adequate, medium/large size.
Both Workshops: $350/members, $375/non-members
All workshops will be held at Carlo Ditta Meeting Room
1445 MacArthur Ave., Harvey
Please fill out the attached registration form to reserve your space for this exciting workshop opportunity.
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Blackletter Workshop
*Please Note: New Location We will meet at the North Kenner branch of the library at 630 West Esplanade at 9:30am
November’s meeting will be a hands-on study of blackletter led by Vince Mitchell and Yvette Rutledge of Mystic Blue Signs. We will begin by making the basic forms of this constructed alphabet, then we will follow the video of Reggie Ezell’s version of the same alphabet, step by step. We will use black ink as well as mixing colored gouache and watercolor for use in pens.
Materials: For lettering, you should bring
*a broad-edged pen of of your choice:
a parallel pen size 3.8mm or
a dip pen like Speedball C1 or Brause #5
(with bottled ink like Higgins Eternal) or
a chisel-edge marker 3.5 mm
*pencil, eraser, ruler, water jar, paper
towels
*practice paper–something heavy enough
that the ink doesn’t bleed through
For working with colored gouache or watercolor, please bring
*a mixing tray, a small brush, a tube of
watercolor or gouache paint.
You will need to use a dip pen with this
paint
**Knowing the fundamentals of blackletter will be helpful at our spring 2016 workshop with Irish calligrapher Denis Brown, who will spend two of the four days he is in town showing us a cursive form of blackletter. (See the previous post “Save the Dates” below for more info)
Note: In 2017, Reggie Ezell will be teaching a year-long workshop for NOLAA where we meet for a weekend every two months. The workshop will cover many advanced techniques. Our November meeting is a good opportunity to preview his teaching style.
Read MoreSave the Dates
Mark your calendars for an unsurpassed opportunity to study with lettering artist, Denis Brown.
From April 15 to April 19, 2016, Mr. Brown will conduct two workshops in New Orleans.
Half Uncial will be featured April 15 & 16. This is an introduction to the Celtic hand that is seen in Irish manuscripts such as the Book of Kells.
On April 17 we will begin the topic of Gothic Scripts. The workshop will continue on the following two evenings, April 18 & 19.
Cost per workshop is $200 for NOLAA members and $225 for non-members.
If you are taking both workshops the cost is $350 for NOLAA members and $375 for non-members.
NOLAA is extremely excited to host Denis Brown and hopes that you will be able to join us.
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Read MoreYves Leterme Workshops
It’s not too late!
There’s still time to join us for the unique opportunity to study with renowned Belgian lettering artist Yves Leterme.
Mr. Leterme will offer 2 two day workshops.
I. Drawn Capitals & Modern Versals- March 14 & 15 (Sat. & Sun.)
II. From Formal to Gestural-lowercase Italic – March 16 & 17
(Mon. & Tues.)
Cost for each 2 day workshop: NOLAA Members – $150
Non Members – $175
If registering for both workshops: NOLAA Members $250
Non Members $300
The workshop location is 1445 MacArthur Blvd., Harvey, LA
Click here for Drawn Capitals & Modern Versals brochure
Click here for Formal to Gestural brochure
Click here for Leterme registration form
Click here for NOLAA Membership Form 2014-2015
Click here for WORKSHOP POLICY
Read MoreYves Leterme Workshop
New Orleans Lettering Arts Association has the pleasure of hosting renowned Belgian calligrapher and lettering artist, Yves Leterme.
Yves will begin his 2015 North American tour with two 2-day workshops in New Orleans.
I. Drawn Capitals & Modern Versals – March 14 & 15 (Sat.& Sun.)
II. From Formal to Gestural-lowercase Italic – March 16 & 17
(Mon. & Tues.)
Cost for each 2-day workshop: NOLAA Members – $150.00
Non-members – $175.00
If registering for both workshops: NOLAA Members – $250.00
Non-members – $300.00
A non-refundable deposit of $50.00 per workshop is required to confirm your attendance. See registration form for further details.
The workshop location is 1445 MacArthur Ave., Harvey, LA.
Click here for Drawn Capitals & Modern Versals brochure
Click here for Formal to Gestural brochure
Click here for Leterme registration form
Click here for WORKSHOP POLICY
Click here for NOLAA Membership Form 2014-2015
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Kathy Milici Workshop
Don’t miss this opportunity!
Kathy Milici will be joining us on April 5th & 6th for any exciting weekend of flourishing and there’s still room for YOU.
Thanks to Cathie Farrish’s terrific demonstration of copperplate at the February meeting, we should all be ready to flourish.
Register now to reserve your spot.
Registration is valid only with deposit or payment.
Click here for KATHY MILICI REGISTRATION FORM
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