Play on Writing/Writing Textures with Denise Lach

The word texture comes from the Latin word textura which means “yarn weaving.” It also applies to the links of the chapters of a literary work, as well as the mineral constitution of rock. In the 15th Century, a gothic small letter is named “textura” which points out its precision and the way of interlacing each letter to write a word.

First, the participants will practice interlacing letters starting from their handwriting. Then, they’ll work on capital letters practicing their calligraphic knowledge. After that, they’ll progressively get free from readability and experiment a playful approach leading to a very large range of writing textures.

The first objective of this workshop is to show how endless the possibilities of creating textures are and also their parts in a composition. A second objective is to enrich graphic vocabulary and scriptural composition.

Date: Saturday and Sunday, March 7 and 8
Time: 10:00am to 4:00pm
Price: $180 members/$220 non-members
Level: Beginner and all levels
Location: SVA Annex, 214 E. 21st Street (between 2nd/3rd Ave), Room 703A

 
 
 
 

MATERIALS LIST

  • Any writing tools such as pencils, nibs, brushes, fine and broad felt pens, chalk, drawing-pens, etc.

  • Black ink, watercolor or gouache

  • A4 or A3 paper pad (for example Ingres 160g/m2)

  • Various differently-structured sheets of paper (large sheets are not necessary)

  • Rough paper

  • A ruler, an eraser, a roll of paper towel, a tumbler

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

Denise Lach teaches serigraphy and conceptual writing at the Basel School of Design, Switzerland, and has held teaching posts all over the world. Her works are shown internationally.