Come and learn how to create Celtic knot designs that will beautifully combine with your calligraphy! This class is being offered as either a one or two day workshop. You may register for Saturday only — or for both Saturday and Sunday.
DAY 1: Diane will introduce you to the art of Celtic knotwork through a brief history, live demonstration of methods of construction, and hands-on practice. While learning the process of plotting out and interlacing the cords of formal knots and borders, we will concentrate on balance, spacing, and intersections, looking for symmetry, shape, and weight of negative spaces.
DAY 2: Building on the lessons from Day 1, each student will create a border design or accent element to incorporate with calligraphy. The afternoon will include a lesson on Uncial script. The final piece will include knotwork rendered with a f ine line marker and students’ choice of watercolor or colored pencil, and calligraphy done with a broad edge pen. Highlights, shadows, shading and blending of colors for creating depth will be demonstrated.
WHEN: 9am-4pm February 22-23, 2025
WHERE: The Upton Community Center, 9 Milford St., Upton, MA
COST: $50 (2-days); $25 for Saturday only. A $10 Supply fee will also be assessed. (Must be a Masscribes member to register.*)
LEVEL: Beginner to Advanced Calligraphers
SUPPLIES: List will follow after registration.
*To pay your dues or to join Masscribes, refer to the Masscribes membership page. Email treasurer@masscribes.org if you are not sure of your membership status.
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