Monday 4 March 2013

CATFISH Letter Arts School-Upcoming!

I am so excited to announce my next course for The CATFISH Letter Arts School!! Here is the course description.
ADVANCED CALLIGRAPHY TECHNIQUES
Saturday APR 20, 9:00 .m. – 4:30 p.m./Sunday APR 21, 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.


INSTRUCTOR: Amy Nielsen

This workshop will build on the experience a novice has with calligraphy. Participantswill review their current knowledge and learn new techniques for proper layout and design of the calligraphic broadside. Instruction will be given in the harmonic balance of primary and secondary elements in good composition. Participants will be introduced to 2 new calligraphic hands, UNCIAL and BLACK LETTER in addition to being shown examples of illumination and engrossing techniques. Instruction will be given in group and one-on-one. Students will take home their finished work, exercise examples and a workbook. COST: $75*, plus $15 materials fee  (Maximum 25 students.)  To register, please email me at amysnielsen@gmail.com. The first ten people to email me and register through my website will receive 15% off the registration fee, which is payable at the workshop.  For more information on the rest of The CATFISH Letter Arts School courses, please visit the Art Legacy League website, www.artlegacyleague.org.