February 22 - March 29, 2022
LLL Beginning/Intermediate Gothic Cursive Calligraphy
Dunbar Park • 801 W MLK DR San Marcos, TX 78666 Organized by City of San Marcos
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We're sorry, but this activity is over. The last meeting was Tuesday, March 29, 2022.
Beginning /Intermediate Gothic Cursive Calligraphy with IlluminationTuesdays (6): February 22 and March 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 Time: 10:00 to 11:30 am Where: Dunbar Recreation Center, 801 MLK Dr. San Marcos, TX Cost: $50.00
Course Description:A beginning to intermediate calligraphy class concentrating on learning Gothic cursive hands (Bastarda) which are late gothic hands which were primarily used for secular literature (romances, poems, etc.) in the late medieval period. We will learn to write in this basic hand and learn some of the more common variations in this style. We will also spend some time on some related styles of illumination (border decoration) used with this style of hand lettering.
Materials ListCalligraphy paper •Either a pad of parchment paper or 20 sheets if individually purchased. [For practice ordinary printer/typing paper will be fine; however, using paper helps you get used to the character of the paper and into the spirit of the art.]EITHER • 1 Flat calligraphy nib (for lettering by Speedball size c-3 to no smaller than c-5) • 1 Fine pointed nib (for outlining and illumination) and • 1 nib holder (pen handle) OR • A fountain calligraphy pen (set with typically 3 nibs) YET will still need the nib holder and fine pointed nib Plus ink cartridges
Recommended• Watercolor paints: a dry set or tubs with at least red, yellow, and blue•1 Round paint brush (#1, 2, or 3)•1 Tube of white gauche•1 Can aqua net extra super hold hair spray (used as a sizing and fixative) •Gold ink or metallic gold, fine pointed gel pen
About Your Presenter: Michael Hannon.Michael has been a practicing artist for more than thirty years, working primarily in water-based media, with particular interest in the combining of text and images.
San Marcos Parks and Recreation in association with The Life Long Learning Organization of San Marcos is offering new Life Long Learning courses for the greater San Marcos area. The classes are primarily for those age 60 and above, but adults of any age are welcome to register. To REGISTER or for more information stop by the Activity Center at 501 East Hopkins, The Parks and Recreation Main office at 401 East Hopkins or add it to your cart now .
Age Category
Senior
Location
San Marcos Rec Hall at City Park
Dunbar Large Room -1 at Dunbar Park
Age and Gender
Ages 18-99 · Co-Ed