In-Person Workshop

Beginning Italic with Marcy Robinson

This beginner workshop is a perfect introduction to the fundamentals of the italic alphabet.

 
 
 

During the 2 classes, we will begin to examine the letterforms of the upper and lower case with time for in-class practice. Over the weeks, we will begin to examine variations in order to expand the student’s repertoire. We will review the basic elements of calligraphic design, discussing the dos and don’ts of flourishing.

There will also be demonstrations on the kinds of papers, pens, gouaches and inks that may be used. Bring lots of questions! Intermediate level students who wish to refine their letterforms are also welcome.

 

Dates: Saturday, March 23 and Sunday, March 24 (two days)
Time: 10am–4pm
Price: $160
Max enrollment: 12
Location: SVA Annex, 214 E. 21st Street, Room 703A, NYC

Please note registration closes on March 20, 2024

Cancellation policy: Cancellations are allowed at any time, however refunds will only be issued if there is a waitlisted student who will fill your place.

Sickness: If you are registered and need to miss one class due to sickness (we’d rather you stay home and rest!), you are welcome to sit in a future session of the same workshop as we will repeat these introductory classes.

 
 
 

MATERIALS LIST

Many of these can be purchased from Dick Blick, but you can also order online from Paper and Ink Arts or John Neal for more specialized calligraphy supplies. Order in advance to account for shipping times!

  • Canson Layout Paper or any good layout bond paper, 11" × 14"

  • Mitchell Roundhand nibs with reservoir and pen holder, sizes 0, 1, 1.5, or the equivalent in Speedball or Brause nibs. You may want smaller sizes, such as 2 and 2.5.

  • Higgins Eternal non-waterproof ink or the equivalent, such as Yasutomo Black sumi ink

  • Ruler

  • Eraser

  • Pencil

  • Notebook

 
 
Marcy Robinson

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

Marcy Robinson is an award-winning lettering artist residing in New Jersey. She has studied with Julian and Sheila Waters and has taken workshops with many other lettering and design artists. She was one of several artists featured in the Spring 2011 and Winter 2019 issues of Alphabet, the journal of The Friends of Calligraphy and designed the Alphabet logo for the 2011 issues.

Her work may be seen in 100 New York Calligraphers, edited by Cynthia Dantzic; Manuale Calligraphicum by Jerry Kelly; Morphing Monograms by Barry Morentz and Marcia Friedman; and An Italic Calligraphy Handbook by Carolyn Joy Adams; and The World Encyclopedia of Calligraphy by Christopher Calderhead and Holly Cohen.