Refine Your Connection - COMING SOON
Refine Your Connection 西方沾水筆 - 銅版體書法中級班（4課)
This is an 4 evening (8 hours total) intermediate course to Engrosser's Script, suitable for calligraphers with basic knowledge in dip pen. This course refines your letter connections and spacing and helps you to develop a consistent writing rhythm.
Your instructor, Kalo is the first pen lady in Hong Kong to be awarded the Certificate of Proficiency and the Certificate of Excellence in Engrosser's Script by the IAMPETH (International Association of Master Penmen, Engrossers, and Teachers of Handwriting.)
Topic covers postures, pen grip, use of tools, warm up drills, principle strokes, movements, nib manipulation and shading techniques. You will learn to write the minuscules (lowercases) one stroke at a time and develop the muscle memory. The course focuses on technical exercises to achieve consistency in letter connections and spacing. Students will also receive constructive feedback on their homework to further improve their skills.
[ Dates ]
• COMING SOON
[ Info ]
Level: IMPROVER - *basic knowledge in dip pen calligraphy is required
Venue: 18-20 Wyndham Street, Central (5 mins walk from the MTR)
Language: English only
[ Workshop Fee ]
• FOR 1 SEAT: $2,400 (4 lessons)
• FOR 2 SEATS: $4,600 (4 lessons - save $200)
• Including 1 custom folder with your name calligraphy; all handouts and copysheets.
[ Calligraphy Tools ]
Please BRING YOUR OWN TOOLS - your penholder (preferably oblique), your favourite nib and ink (recommended Walnut or Higgins Eternal Black or any dark coloured inks) OR purchase our Calligraphy Starter Kit here.
[ Course Curriculum ]
Take a look at the workshop video here
DAY 1
- History of Engrosser's Script
- Table Set Up
- Posture and Pen Grip
- Warm Up Exercises
- Principle Strokes of Minuscules
DAY 2
- Use of Tools - Penholder + Nibs
- Nib Manipulation
- Connect Minuscules to form words
DAY 3
- Use of Tools - Inks
- Connect Majuscules to Minuscules
DAY 4
- Use of Tools - Paper
- Connect Minuscules to form sentences
- Appreciation of Historical Writing - original pieces from the 1800s will be presented for study
- Tricks + Tips
[ T & C ]
• students must be aged 16 years or above.
• no refund or no exchange of dates upon registration.
• class size: min. 4, max 14 pax - class maybe cancelled if the min. does not meet, students can opt for a full refund or change to another workshop date.