Kecseg Pointed Pen Variations:
Informal Pen Script
with Mike Kecseg
Class Description
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Copperplate is a beautiful flowing hand steeped in tradition. While very practical there may be a time when you’ll want to break with this traditional style and create letter forms that are more expressive and contemporary. In this class we’ll take the same flexible pointed pen we’ve been using for Copperplate and use it to explore the potential for creating new and exciting letter forms.
Through step-by-step instruction of basic strokes, lower case letters and capitals we’ll end up with an informal pen script that’s modern yet has the foundation of more traditional letters. Mike will also give examples and ideas for creating variations of the basic forms.
Along the way we’ll develop confidence with the pointed pen and discover the unique advantages of lettering with a flexible tool.
Join us for this wonderful opportunity to learn the art of Copperplate variations with Mike Kecseg.
Details
Saturday 1st May 2021 7pm BST
Sunday 2nd May 2021 7pm BST
via Zoom £55
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Joining this class gives you access to:
5 hours of learning (2 x recorded Zoom sessions each providing 2 hours of instruction and 30 minutes of Q&A).
A YouTube link to the Zoom recordings to watch until 24th May 2021 (7am BST) - add it to your diary!
Handouts from Mike Kecseg designed for this workshop.
Learner Level
All skill levels
Important sales information
Sales for Pointed Pen Variations workshop will end on Wednesday 28th April 2021 9pm BST. The recordings will only be available to students who have purchased by this date. We will not be selling the recordings after the live sessions.
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EMAIL 2: You will receive all information from info@pointedpencollective.com two days before the session (after sales end) with handouts and details of how to join the Zoom call.
Materials
4-5 pointed pen nibs of your choice (examples: Hunt #101, Gillott #303, Hiro #41, Nikko "G", Leonardt EF Principal)
Oblique pen holder
Straight pen holder
Black ink of your choice (examples: Moon Palace sumi, Higgins Eternal, McCaffrey's or ink stick and grinding stone if you already use one.)
Graph paper with 1/8" squares. Size of paper is unimportant but at least 8.5" X 11" / A4
Soft pencil (examples: 2B, 3B)
Straight edge
Protractor or adjustable triangle
Mixing tray, mixing cups or dinky dips
Mixing brush
A few paper towels
Small water container or bottle
Optional supplies
1-2 sheets or half sheets of a white or off white and a darker colored quality art paper. Size of paper is unimportant but at least 8.5" X 11" / A4 (examples: Arches HP, Canson Mi Tientes or your favorite art paper)
Gouache or colored ink (white or Dr. PH Martin's bleedproof white and any colors of your choice)
Drawing board and t-square
“I’ve attended other online classes and this is by far the best. ”
“Mike is wonderful teacher and I feel blessed to have taken this class.”
The Teacher
Mike Kecseg began doing calligraphy when he worked as an engrosser. Since 1984 he has owned and operated Pen Graphics Studio, Inc.
He has been on the faculty of five IAMPETH Conferences and 13 International Calligraphy Conferences. He has taught workshops throughout the country specializing in the pointed pen. His work has been exhibited widely and can be seen in various publications including Letter Arts Review, Lettering Arts, The Encyclopedia of Calligraphy Techniques, Calligraphy Crush, and The Speedball Textbook including the cover of the 23rd edition.
His calligraphy is included in the permanent collection of the Newberry Library. He was inducted as an IAMPETH Master Penman in 2002 and in 2019 earned an IAMPETH Certificate of Excellence in Engrosser's Script.
Important Information
Terms
Your place is secured once your payment has been processed. As the workshop recordings will be made available to students for a limited time after the event, no refunds will be offered for non-attendance.
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Contacts
Email: info@pointedpencollective.com (managed by Kate)
Instagram: @learnpointedpen (managed by Cecilia)