Foundational Calligraphy Workshop

I’m a designer, letter artist, and calligrapher based in Katowice, Poland. I’m also an academic teacher at the Graphic Design Department of the Academy of Fine Arts in Katowice. In 2022 I earned my Ph.D. for the work on methodology and visual systems for teaching calligraphy to graphic design students.I conducted numerous live calligraphy workshops in Poland and elsewhere in places like Helsinki, Bratislava, and Zlin, to name a few. In addition, since 2016, I have run regular calligraphy workshops for Academy’s students. I’ve been successfully running online classes for two years now, having the opportunity to work with students from all over the world.

Filip Cislak

Weekend Foundational Hand calligraphy online workshop. Two live Zoom lessons on Saturday and Sunday, the 17th and 18th.

<h1>About the course</h1>During the workshop, I'll teach you about this beautiful style developed by Edward Johnston (1872–1944), who based it on Carolingian minuscule and used it to teach calligraphy. For beginners, it's an excellent entry point to the art of writing. Those with some experience will benefit not only from learning another style but will gain a deeper understanding of broad-edge calligraphy. I'll teach you how to build and correctly space the letters – from how to make basic strokes to letterforms and their variations. I'll provide you with rich handouts, additional recordings, and homework exercises to practice. Finally, you'll walk away with the skills and confidence to start writing your beautiful compositions!When: The class consists of two online Zoom lessons that'll take place on the weekend – of December 17–18. Each class will run from 5:00–8:20 PM CET time and includes a 20 minutes break.Recordings: I'll record each lesson and make it available for your review for three months.After the live classes, you'll receive two sets of exercises with a lot of time to practice (the final deadline to submit works will be in January). Then, finally, I'll review and comment on your homework on Google Classroom to give you additional insight into Foundational.I'll also upload additional supplementary materials expanding on the ideas taught during the live classes.What you'll learn:<ul><li>Basic writing techniques with a broad pen and some more advanced tips and tricks for those with more experience.</li><li>Construction of minuscule and majuscule letters with some simple letterform variations and ligatures.</li><li>Proper spacing of letters and words.</li><li>What mistakes to avoid, and how to evaluate your work.</li><li>I'll also briefly introduce you to the possible variations on Foundational Hand for further practice.</li></ul>Who: I've designed this workshop for adults with beginner to intermediate experience in broad-edge calligraphy. I'll run the class in English. Minimum attendees: 8Maximum attendees: 20If we do not reach the minimum number of attendees, I will cancel the event, and the tickets will be refunded.Handouts: You'll receive the handouts a week before the first session. The introductory part will cover the basic techniques and exercises to make your start with Foundational easier. The primary part will contain the exemplars, variations, ductus, and additional information for your studies. Supply list (not included in workshop fee):<ul><li>Set of broad-edge nibs and penholders. I recommend 3–5 mm nib sizes. My favorite is Brause Bandzug, but you can also use other nibs. </li><li>Alternatively, you can use Pilot Parallel Pen 5 mm or 3.8 mm. </li><li>Use a good quality, black non-waterproof ink or fine gouache (Schminke, Winsor&amp;Newton or Talens are all great).</li><li>A3 paper pads for drills. Not too heavy so that you can see the guidelines through. Fabriano Schizzi, Daler Rowney Fine Grain, Canson Marker, or similar are perfect for practice.</li><li>You can use a B2 pencil, ruler, and eraser for taking notes and drawing your guidelines.</li><li>Rag and set of containers for water and paint.</li><li>Having a cheap brush for loading the nib with the ink is good.</li></ul>Additional Prerequisites:Google account (for accessing the Google Classroom)In case of any questions about the workshop or registration, feel free to contact me directly. The contact info is available below the workshop description.

<h2>About the instructor</h2>I’m a designer, letter artist, and calligrapher based in Katowice, Poland. I’m also an academic teacher and Ph.D. candidate at the Academy of Fine Arts in Katowice, where I previously studied graphic design. My interest in written letters began during my student years. After years of self-learning, I took numerous calligraphy classes to improve my skills. Among my teachers were Luca Barcellona, Christopher Haanes, Elmo van Slingerland, John Stevens, and Brody Neuenschwander.

I conducted numerous calligraphy workshops in Poland and elsewhere in places like Helsinki, Bratislava, and Zlin, to name a few. In addition, since 2016, I have run regular calligraphy workshops for Academy’s students. Besides my specialization in calligraphy and lettering, I have a significant experience in brand design and typography.

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