Sat, May 25
|Jalapa 164A
CDMX - WATERCOLOR AND FLOWERS - MAY 25
In this course you will know how to decorate your letters, make compositions and balance your writing, you will learn to make flourishes with exercises to decorate your calligraphy. You will also see techniques for using watercolor and masking liquid with the pen.
Time & Location
May 25, 2019, 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Jalapa 164A, Jalapa 164A, Roma Nte., 06700 Mexico City, CDMX, Mexico
Guests
Info
In this course you will learn the main features and functions of flourishes with exercises that will help you build adequate muscle memory to grace your calligraphy harmoniously for added impact. Techniques for using watercolor and masking liquid with the pen will also be seen.
Aimed at all those who are interested in learning something new, adopting a hobby, designers or artists who wish to improve their skills, or simply enjoy a fun day and have a good time.
No previous experience required.
SYLLABUS
-Welcome
-Introduction
-Instruments and materials
-What are flourishes?
-Elements of flourishes
-Exercises muscle memory: fingers, hands and arm
-Combining the elements
-Looking for opportunities to create flourishes
-Exercise 1: Decorating the lowercase letters
-Exercise 2: Masking techniques
-Exercise 3: Design, composition and balance
-Conclusion
-Questions
-Farewell
The investment includes a kit which contains:
-A kit which contains:
- 1 pen
- 2 nibs (Hiro 41 and guillot 303)
- Watercolors
- Different types of paper
- 1 package with worksheets, exercises, examples and templates.
- Snacks and coffee break.
*KNOWLEDGE OF CALLIGRAPHY WITH FLEXIBLE PEN IS REQUIRED