Adolf Bernd Painted Letters Workshop (Calligraphy)

Join us for an in person creative calligraphy workshop with Jane Jenkins.

Painted letters has been a part of calligraphy and also of fine art for centuries. Artists have created them in many ways but this workshop is by way of a tribute to the great lettering artist, Adolf Bernd.

You need to be someone who loves colour and someone who wants to extend their watercolour painting experience whether you are a beginner or otherwise.

Equipment required:-

• H and/or HB pencils (very sharp). Pencil sharpener.
• Gouache and/or waterolour paints. (Class gouache is available to borrow).
• 2 big water pots / mixing palette or similar.
• Kitchen roll.
• Brushes (synthetic, good quaility, round No 2 and 4).
• Rulers (30 cm/12" and 15 cm/6".
• Eraser (a fine propelling one is best e.g. Tombo Elasomer Mono Zero or a slice from a normal eraser.
• 5 x sheets of good quality cartridge paper or hot pressed watercolour paper (A4 or bigger) .
• Repositionable tape or Washi tape.
• Transfer paper (if you have it).
• Optional - Usual calligraphy kit for pen lettering.
• The tutor will take lots of big letters between 9 cm and 12 cm high. If you want to take your own letter (lombardic, gothic, versal etc please feel free to do so.

There will be a lunch break so please take your own lunch/snacks as required and any cold drinks that you might want. Hot drinks will be provided.

The hall temperature can be temperamental so please wear layers.