COPPERPLATE: An Introduction to Script Lettering
6 weeks, Thursday evenings
March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; April 5; Snow date April 12
Instruction from 7:00 to 9:00 pm.   Students are welcome to stay & continue working until 10:00 pm. Please leave the next week available as well--since it's the end of winter, we may need a snow date.

The course will introduce script lettering in the copperplate style.   We'll use an oblique nib holder, pointed nibs, ink and gouache.   Previous calligraphy experience is not required for this course.   We will also create a handmade book featuring the lettering learned in the course.

ILLUMINATION TECHNIQUES
6 weeks, Saturday mornings
March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; April 7; Snow date: April 14
Instruction from 10 am to noon.   Students are welcome to stay & continue working until 1:00 pm.
Please leave the next week available as well--since it's the end of winter, we may need a snow date.

I will introduce illumination techniques to embellish your lettering. Learn how to create beautiful borders, versal letters, vines, use gold leaf and more. With these basic techniques you can create a huge array of illuminated designs. You will also create your very own contemporary Book of Hours. No calligraphy experience is needed for this class. It will be great for beginners as well as continuing students. This class will not include instruction for any particular lettering style.

CALLIGRAPHY II: BUILDING ON THE BASICS
6 weeks, Monday evenings
April 16, 23, 30; May 7, 14, 21
Instruction from 7:00 to 9:00 pm
Students are welcome to stay & continue working until 10:00 p.m.

For those already experienced in lettering with a dip nib and ink, we will study the italic lettering style, examining branching, pen angle, letter height, capitals and flourishing—all those elements that make italic the hallmark style of calligraphy.

We will do more work with layout and design, creating several compositions that will develop both lettering and design skills. We will create a handbound letter journal during the class and fill its pages with designs and concepts introduced in the class.

This class if for students who have already taken the Intro to Calligraphy course.
Cost: $100. Materials fee to the instructor: $15. Supply list will be provided during the first class.

REGISTRATION

To reserve a spot in a 6-week class, please call 860-413-9041 to make sure space is still available and mail a $20 deposit to Debby Reelitz; 24 Silkey Road; North Granby CT 06060. The remaining amount is due by 2 weeks before class. REGISTRATION FORM for CLASSES

LEFTIES

If you are left-handed and interested in doing calligraphy, you CAN do it. There are left-handed professional calligraphers out there.

Yes, there are challenges to being left-handed and using the broad edged tool, but there are many tricks to get around them. To be honest, it does mean extra time and experimentation to learn what works best for you. So, what I like to do for lefties is send them a small booklet to read before coming to class so you can get a preview on some of the tricks of the trade. When you register, just let me know you are left-handed so I can send you the book. I do ask that it be returned for future lefties taking classes. Here's some basic ideas to start:

http://www.clas.co.uk/left-handers.html