Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of the medieval scriptorium and discover the basics of an art that has survived the ages! Step into a world ruled by the black art. Discover the world of three scripts and give them your own rhythm! This course is a story about the old handwritten book. It is a journey through the secrets of the scriptorium, ancient techniques, recipes, and above all, letters. During this course, you will learn several scripts! You will draw letters in uncial, Carolingian minuscule, and Gothic textura. But not in their simplest, already familiar versions! What will the classes look like? Our meetings will be a journey through three writing styles, which combine into a coherent story about the development of old script. - Uncial – we have chosen its less rounded form. Thanks to this, the letters work not only as independent writing, but also as beautiful initials with Carolingian minuscule (and more). - Carolingian minuscule – this will be our premiere of a new template for this script! We will learn its proportions and rhythm, which made minuscule the basis for many later scripts. - Gothic textura – we will refer to the style of one of the three scribes of the Florian Psalter – one of the most valuable manuscripts in Polish collections. The chosen variant of textura does not have the sharp, "toothed" forms known, for example, from Albrecht Dürer's templates. Instead, its shapes are more fluid, making it more pleasant and free to write with. The classes will demystify the simple nib, which – though hard – can bend under the hand of a skilled scribe, revealing its full potential. 🗓️ WHEN? On Thursday afternoons: 18:00-20:00 October: 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 November: 6, 13, 20, 27 December: 4 👤 FOR WHOM? - for beginners looking for a new passion or favorite style - besides substantive value, the workshops are also for those tired of staying only at home and work - for those seeking a moment of respite and relaxation in an atmospheric studio, among people sharing the same passion - for those who want to enter the world of handicrafts or art but lack courage We invite everyone over 16 years old. 🖊️ WHAT DO YOU NEED? You don't need any materials! Everything is available in our studio. We make sure to surround you with the highest quality materials so you lack nothing. Nothing will stop our creativity! We have prepared a starter kit for you, which will immediately allow you to continue calligraphy at home: - 2-in-1 oblique and straight pen holder - nib with reservoir - ink - a set of original templates, line guides, and exercises prepared on good quality paper, including an extensive set of exercises to do at home WHO WILL LEAD THE CLASSES? Rafał Cała @zaklete_slowa Rafał took his first steps in calligraphy in 2018. Over time, with passion and determination, he explored the secrets of calligraphy under the guidance of A. Ćwikowska, M. Umińska, A. Hartman, and J. Danak. His heart beats faster for the history of writing and books, which led him to study this fascinating subject in library studies, filling gaps in his knowledge. The cut nib is his element. For him, it is an instrument with which he creates works full of magic. He is also passionate about recreating old inks according to historical recipes in his alchemical workshop. He gained experience teaching calligraphy at the Museum of King Jan III's Palace in Wilanów, where he served as the court scribe, and his pen taught new generations to enchant. 📲 Registration via the website
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