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Calligraphy & Writing Instruction
CALLIGRAPHY: The Speaking Page
Calligraphy gives body and voice to matters of the mind and heart. Learn
how the classic edged nib works; how to alter basic letterforms to create
a range of traditional and contemporary styles to suit a mood; how to
choose appropriate papers and writing fluids; how to write with color;
and other techniques that will bring your words to life. Beginners and
lefties welcome.
Workshop availability:
Extended weekly series
To inquire or to book:
scribe@talkwithmyhands.com
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CALLIGRAPHY: Introduction to the Uncial
Hand
Uncial was the first pen-written alphabet and dates from
4th century Ireland. This workshop will introduce you to the secrets of
the classic edged pen and basic construction of these majestic letterforms.
Playful variations will provide the opportunity to create colorful, contemporary
decorated letters that can stand as monograms or be combined with other
scripts for richness of expression. Beginners and lefties welcome.
Workshop availability:
2-day weekend or extended weekly series
To inquire or to book:
scribe@talkwithmyhands.com
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DEVICES & DESIRES: Writing Your Own Words
for Calligraphy, Mixed-Media and Book Arts
Words belong to everybody. Their combinations and arrangements make
them mean something original and personal. Do you want to write your own
words? In this workshop you will explore dozens of ways to generate content.
You will play with poetry’s key elements -- imagery and rhythm --
and learn how to express them verbally and visually. In the process, you
will discover that language is a pliable, living substance full of surprises
that can be mined and shaped into a personal voice of wit, memory and
celebration. Beginners welcome.
Workshop availability:
2-day weekend or 5-day extended or extended
weekly series
To inquire or to book:
scribe@talkwithmyhands.com
All letters began as signs and all signs began as
images.
— Victor Hugo
From the twenty-six letters we can reach any point. Some combination of
those letters will spell out any detail of human reality that we can notice,
and any new reality can be accommodated within those same letters.
—Philip Fisher
Do the thing and you will have the power.
—Ralph Waldo Emerson
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