Calligraphy Flourishing

Thursdays, July 8 - 22, 2021
6-8pm (PDT), with optional Engagement Lab 8-9pm
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Calligraphic flourishing is the art of embellishing your writing. If calligraphy is an outfit, flourishing are the accessories. In this short calligraphy workshop, we will study pointed pen flourishing from the 17th century to present. Through flourishing, we will improve our pen control, increase the fluidity of our writing, and encourage our creativity. Some knowledge of the pointed pen will be helpful.

Materials List:
• Your favorite pointed Nibs: for example - Nikko G, Hunt 101, Leonardt Principal
• Marker Layout Paper (9"x12")
• Your favorite flowing ink: for example - Walnut ink, Higgins Eternal, Sumi
• Oblique pen holder with metal flange
• Straight holder
• Pencil
• Good eraser
• Cup for dirty ink water
• Container for ink (small jar with mouth at least 1.5 inches, or dinky dip)
• Cotton rag (or paper towels)

Optional
• Artist's tape