Embark on a historical journey exploring the elegant Carolingian script and stunningly decorated versals.
Charlemagne's official alphabet for the Roman Empire is as captivating today as it was in the 9th century. As the first alphabet to feature true minuscules, it strikes a perfect balance between elegance and legibility.
By combining this script with beautiful decorated versals, you'll have the opportunity to create truly exquisite works. Throughout the workshop, we will examine historical examples, learn techniques for replicating similar designs, and ultimately craft our own unique creations.
YOU WILL LEARN:
- An introduction to the materials and tools.
- How to load a dip pen with ink.
- Solutions to execution and ink flow issues.
- Proper writing posture and pen grip.
- The fundamental strokes for lowercase, with a comprehensive understanding of letter shapes.
- A brief introduction to Versals and decorate the letters in a traditional way
- Techniques for combining letters to form words and sentences.
- How to transform fundamental strokes into various styles.
DATE:
Oct 9, Oct 16, Oct 23, Oct 30, Nov 6 & Nov 13 | Year 2024
Time: 7:30pm to 10pm
(Wednesday night - 6 weeks of 2.5-hour classes)
CLASS FORMAT:
Face to face in-person workshop, class size: 3 to 6 students
LEVEL:
Absolute Beginner or for those who want to refine their existing skills
VENUE:
Not Just A Card Studio Shop at Cheung Sha Wan, Hong Kong.
1 minute walk from Cheung Sha Wan MTR, C1 Exit.
(Map & Location)
LANGUAGE:
Mainly in Cantonese 廣東話, supplemented with English handouts. Your instructor Cyrus Pang can also speak English and Chinese Mandarin.
WORKSHOP FEE:
- HKD $2,800 per person if pay by FPS 轉數快 or local bank transfer.
- HKD $3,000 per person if pay by PayPal or Credit Cards.
- Materials are not included in the workshop fee. You are welcome to bring your own tools; however, a complete beginner kit is available for HKD $300. If you would like to purchase a kit, please let us know when you sign up, and you can pay the tutor in cash during the first class. The kit includes a handmade wooden straight holder crafted in Australia, five broad nibs of various brands and sizes, one bottle of calligraphy ink, and high-quality calligraphy paper with printed guidelines that work well with ink.
You will need to bring:
- HB pencil or mechanical pencil to take notes
- Coloured pen(s) n to take notes
- Eraser
- Ruler
Please note:
- Participants must be 12 years of age or older.
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Please note that workshop fees are strictly non-refundable.
- If the minimum number of participants is not met, the class may be cancelled, and students will be notified via email two days before the start of the first class. In such cases, students can choose to receive a full refund or transfer to another workshop date.
Enquiry:
About Your Tutor:
The mentor is a highly experienced Western calligrapher, boasting over 20 years in the field.
Cyrus, the teacher, has spent over 2 decades living and working in Australia. He was traditionally trained by multiple renowned calligraphy masters from around the world through direct, in-person instruction, including the likes of Jake Weidmann, Rachel Yallop, Toni Watts, and others.
A accomplished collaborator, Cyrus's work has worked with various international brands and organizations, such as Australian KitKat, Dulux paints, Valentino, and more.
With an exceptional teaching pedigree, Cyrus has imparted his calligraphic expertise to over a thousand students in both Chinese and English over the years.
In 2014, Cyrus established "Not Just A Card (Australia)" to spearhead the promotion of Western calligraphy in the country. This later led to the opening of a dedicated calligraphy specialty store in Melbourne. Cyrus's skills have also extended to the realm of medieval gilding and the crafting of unique decorative boxes.
Cyrus's calligraphic works have been proudly exhibited across Australia, Serbia, and Hong Kong. Notably, he is regarded as one of the few true professionals in Hong Kong capable of teaching multiple calligraphic styles, including Pointed, Broad, and Brush.
