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C H E E R I O | September 26 - October 1, 2004
Peter Thornton & Thomas Hoyer
Gold, Vellum, Quills & Design
The aims of this workshop are to bring together two or three processes of laying gold leaf onto vellum/paper using quills and metal pens. Each of these processes will be discussed and demonstrated in a gentle and logical order, hopefully clarifying that gilding is neither the ‘high altar’ of calligraphy nor some precious or mystical act to be done on a full moon in secrecy. Along with the gilding process we shall look at Built-Up letters and some variants in a final and cohesive project using gold leaf and color on vellum or paper. A feature of the course will be to show some of the modern and simpler gesso binders and some contemporary methods of application, along with the time proven traditional gesso.
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Thomas Hoyer:
Ruling Pens Beyond the Rules
Students will learn a freestyle method of using the ruling pen. This kind of writing springs from the sensitive balance of speed and control, and produces uniquely lively, animated letterforms. In this course, participants will be introduced to several types of ruling pens, and will have the opportunity to experiment with the great variety of strokes that are possible with these instruments. We will begin by learning how to use the ruling pen to write a simple italic script. The participants will learn how to use the unique variety of strokes of the ruling pen to create a wide range of different textures. Each participant will choose a word or a short quote which (s)he wishes to design. The only rule is: There is no rule. This script will have no consistent baseline, no equal heights, widths, proportions in the single letters; no equal width of the stroke. Have fun!
PeterThornton: This Cheerio marks the 20th Anniversary of Peters’ first Cheerio. He has been teaching throughout the US and UK for 25 years. Along with teaching most weekends in England and throughout Europe, he has taught in Hong Kong and Japan and South Africa. His work is widely exhibited and collected throughout the world and he has published a book of his work and thoughts: Alphabetically Speaking
Thomas Hoyer studied graphics and calligraphy in Aachen, Germany, the home town of Charlemagne with Prof. Werner Eikel He has worked for the Calligraphy Department of the Office of Foreign Affairs. Today he works as a freelance lettering artist for design agencies, institutions and private persons. Thomas has 12 years of teaching experience, and has given workshops throughout Germany as well as in the USA. (to see more of his work go to: www.callitype.de)
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