Batarde for Calliart and Workshop

Dear Members and Followers,

We are still able to offer a Calliarts afternoon and a mini workshop for August, so we would love to see you.

The Batarde script is a generic term for a cursive writing of mixed Gothic parentage, used as a parallel script for less prestigious works, it developed into a variety of scripts in their own right eg. Bastarda, Bastard script, Secretary Hand and Schwabacher.  Speed was important but letter forms still had to be impressive, so some variations of script developed many loops and linking letters.  They covered the Gothic era from 12^th to 16^th Centuries.  These French, German and English scripts give some quite modern styles for you to use in Calligraphy today yet still retain their authenticity.

Requirements for Calliart and Workshop.

General Calligraphic gear…assorted sized Chisel Pens any maker.

A3 pad.  Pencil, Ruler and Eraser.

Ink or Gouache /Watercolours.

Water jar. 

Mixing Brush and Palette if using Gouache or Watercolours.

Quote or short poem.

Extra requirements for the workshop

A4 piece of good quality paper

Ruling Pen or Coke Pen (Optional).

Due to COVID-19 restrictions - bookings to either/or Calliarts and Workshop are necessary -
bookings or more info - southscribes@yahoo.com.au - direct deposits required.

Dates: 8 August 1pm to 4pm - Calliarts; 15 August 12pm to 4pm - Workshop
Place: Sylvania Community Hall, Canberra Rd, Sylvania

Copyright Valerie Keevers

Calliarts - And We are Back

Dear Members and Followers,

With the gradual easing of restrictions we are back in operation though with a strict COVID-19 plan in place.
You will need to register for a place in the class to ensure you are able to participate (we don't want to have to turn you away), we are also encouraging payment of the class fee via direct deposit.

Please contact us at southscribes@yahoo.com.au to register and for banking details.

Copperplate Part 2

CALLIARTS 11 July 2020

Tutor:  Glenis Sheather

It seems such a long time since the Copperplate Part 1 Calliarts and I hope those of you who attended that workshop have been using the period of isolation to do some practice.  The opening of Sylvania Hall means we can now hold the second workshop, where we will concentrate on the beautiful capital letters of this graceful script.  While it would be advisable to have attended Copperplate Part 1 before embarking on Part 2, people who were unable to do that workshop can come along and receive some tuition on the lower case letters.
 

MATERIALS LIST

·        Bleedproof Layout Pad, preferably A4 size.

·        Elbow nib* and pen holder OR a straight pointed nib and an oblique pen holder.

·        Ink (Chinese or similar) or gouache of your choice.

·        2B or HB pencil

·        Usual Calligraphy Gear.  However, you will not need a slope board.

*Elbow nibs can be purchased at Eckersley’s.  If you are unable to buy one I will have some for sale on the day for $3.50 each.  Please have the correct money.

Copyrighted Glenis Sheather

Copyrighted Glenis Sheather