ROTUNDA LETTERING WORKSHOP

Dear Members and Followers,

Our next workshop is Rotunda:

ROTUNDA LETTERING WORKSHOP

Saturdays, 30 July & 27 August 2016

10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Cost:  $100 for members, $120 for non-members

Tutor:  Glenis Sheather

The third script in our series of Gothic lettering workshops is Rotunda.  Sometimes referred to as round Gothic, Rotunda is a softer letter form than Textura.  This elegant script was used as a bookhand in medieval and renaissance Italy, remaining popular until the 18^th Century.  We will work through the alphabet, look at alternative capital letters, to which we will add decoration, and work with colour to produce small projects.

Materials:

·           Chisel edged nib, ideally a William Mitchell 2, Speedball 3, Brause 2 or similar size.

·           Ink of choice, preferably non-waterproof.

·           A3 size Bleedproof or Bond Layout Pad.

·           Usual calligraphy gear.