A Gentler Gothic Hand
Featuring: Charles Pearce
A TWO-DAY WORKSHOP
The Gothic hands of the Middle Ages from the eleventh century up to the time of the Rnaissance developed a certain harshness about them. In the search for rhythm and compactness they tended to lose some of their legibility. However, in the southern parts of Europe the gothic hands tended to be less harsh with a certain softness to them. Italy had its Rotunda, and in some parts of Spain a hand developed which is what this workshop is based on.
Using some historical examples we shall look at what appealed to the Mediterranean peoples as opposed to those of northern climes. We shall try to create a hand which is a little more appropriate to present day usage. A little softer and thus a little more legible. We shall still attempt to maintain the “picket fence” look and strength so characteristic of good Gothic hands while adding a certain curvature and flair to the strokes.
Some knowledge or understanding of the Gothic hands would be an advantage but is not essential.
It is always a good idea to bring a notebook and cameras are permitted in class, but please keep flash to a minimum, and use only when writing is not in progress! Thank you.
You will need to bring:
• A selection of large pens, such as: Coit, Automatic Lettering, Horizon, Hiro, etc. at a minimum size of 3/8″ (8mm)
• Some Mitchell’s (size 3 and 3 1/2) or Brause (size 1.5mm and 2mm) pens and penholders
• A goodly supply of ink preferably of the aniline dye variety – Pelikan 4001, Quink, etc,
• A pad or two of layout/detail paper, 14″ x 17″ (or A3) minimum
• A sheet of Arches 90# Hot Press Watercolor Paper or similar
• An HB (#2) pencil and pencil sharpener
• A drawing board and T square
• A water pot
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Dates: Saturday, October 9th and Sunday, October 10th, 2010
Place: Baptist Medical Park – Azalea Room
9400 University Parkway
(9 Mile Road and University Parkway)
Pensacola, Florida
Cost: $100.00 Guild Members
$125.00 Non-Guild Members
(Non-Guild Members will receive membership benefits for one year including workshop discounts).
Total Registration Fee is due by: Tuesday, August 31, 2010.
The workshop is full at this time with a waiting list so to secure your spot for the workshop please be sure to mail your registration in before the deadline.
Mail checks to:
Gulfcoast Calligraphy Guild
5889 Greenfield Street
Pace, Florida 32571-7323
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Workshop Contacts:
gcguild@gmail.com
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