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Decorated Letters with Kathy Milici

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

 
 
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MATERIALS LIST

  • Dr. Martin’s Black Star Ink (matte, truly waterproof)

  • Dr. Martin’s Bleedproof White

  • Straight pen holder and nibs (like Nikko G)

  • 12” Clear plastic ruler

  • Pencil

  • Kneaded Eraser

  • Micron Pigma pen, black .005mm, .05mm and .03 mm

  • Gold gel pen, Sakura Gelly Roll (or other)

  • Uniball Signo White gel pen, (Or Sakura Gelly Roll white)

  • Any watercolor set (not tubes). Recommended: Gansai Tanbi, Koi, Prang

  • Fine Tec Gold Palette, or just the Arabic Gold color (sold separately)

  • Paintbrushes, very small (#1, 00, 000

  • Dinky Dip

  • Dropper bottle

  • Any Hot Press watercolor paper, 4 sheets, 8 ½” X 11” size is fine. Pads are ok, cut into small pieces.

  • Tracing paper, a few sheets

  • 6- hole plastic palette

  • Small plastic water container

  • Paper Towels

OPTIONAL:

  • Small light pad (bring extension cord)

  • Colored Pencils, a few colors

  • Scotch Removable Tape

  • Notepad and pen

Calligraphy mail order suppliers have everything and are reliable and fast: Paper & Ink Arts or John Neal Books. Basic supplies can be found locally at Dick Blick and Da Vinci.

INSTRUCTOR

Kathy Milici is a nationally known calligrapher, designer, instructor and mentor. She happily admits to being obsessed with letters since early childhood. Owner of Kathy Milici Creative in Newton, New Jersey, her work has been seen in national magazines and on television. A very popular instructor at the IAMPETH calligraphy conferences (her workshops sell out!), Kathy travels the country, lecturing and teaching calligraphy and the related arts. The originator of Gratitude Script, a modern typeface, she also mentors fellow artists and art students in how to create a living and maintain a viable business as a working artist. After almost 40 years as a professional calligrapher and teacher, Kathy is still enjoying her lifelong passion for “everything calligraphy.” See more at kathymilicicreative.com