Online Calligraphy workshop in perspective of using modern pointed nib

Dates & Time: 8 to 9:30PM Hanoi Time GMT+7
On Saturday weekly, Sep 28 and Oct 5 -12 - 19
Online Workshop via Zoom, recordings will be available

Dutch calligraphers, including Jan Van de Velde, were educated in the south and migrated to Northern Netherlands to teach at “French schools”, bringing along a huge number of Italian-style script variations. Van de Velde’s effortless unique handwriting style developed a reputation throughout Europe via his copybooks. His flourishes extend from the text in serpentine loops that evolve into images or designs, often of animals, flowers, or mythological creatures that were never seen before. Thus many younger calligraphers followed his mastery of scripts and flourishes in centuries.

In this workshop we will narrow down to study the style of Jan Van de Velde’s “Italian Hand” or so-called with a modern name “Dutch Roundhand” which represents his strong influence on Dutch calligraphy in this era.

Materials:

• Straight pen holder

• Pointed nibs (Gillott 303, Hunt 101 or Leonardt Principal)

• Practice paper

• Ink (highly recommend Fox & Quills ink or Walnut ink, shellac ink like Sumi is not preferred)

• Some gouache and watercolor tubes, your preferred colors (I personally pick up Ultramarine Blue, Carmine Red or Vermillion, Gold/Silver, Ivory/Permanent White)

• Ruler, eraser,…

• Guidlines