The illuminated letter has been used to highlight and enhance handwritten texts throughout history.

In this one-day workshop, you will be guided through the process of designing, drawing, painting simple Roman and Versal capital letters based on a system of historic techniques. You’ll learn, step-by-step, how to create beautifully decorated initial(s), both modern and traditional, with applied gold paint. From basic outlining to detailed, colored embellishments, these detailed methods are easy to learn and have many creative applications, from simple greeting cards to more formal documents.

* Please note: This is a drawing and design class. A basic knowledge of calligraphy is helpful, but not necessary.

Date: Sunday, November 17, 2019
Time: 10:00am to 4:00pm
Price: $85 members/$105 non-members
Level: Beginner and all levels
Location: SVA Annex, 214 E. 21st Street (between 2nd/3rd Aves), Room 703A