Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th June 2010
Tutor - Nick Caulkin
I've Got The Scrolls! (Name Scrolls That Is)
'This workshop is an opportunity to write out and decorate the history of your first name in the form of a manuscript or scroll using small Italic, i.e. written with a size 5 or 6 William Mitchell nib! I will show you my designs for both a scroll and manuscript for you to consider using or you may wish to come up with own. I will supply a template for each.

During the day, I will also give some tips on writing italic on a smaller scale.

Materials to bring:
Tracing paper (for tracing over my designs)
Masking tape
Watercolour pencils
Water colours
Gouache
Size 5,6 William Mitchell nibs
Black Ink
Pencils, in particular a 4H and HB
Fine paintbrushes
Watercolour paper
plus usual calligraphic kit.

Nick can bring with him descriptions of first names in case people can't find any information. If you are researching your own first name don’t make the description longer than 100 words in length otherwise it gets a bit too wordy.

JULY and AUGUST - Summer break, no workshops

Beginners and improvers, right or left-handers are welcome in this friendly workshop.
Those with more experience may choose from a variety of examples/projects to practice their cadels.

Materials:
Please bring your regular calligraphy kit: A favourite pen nib - a pen or pens that write smoothly - Wm. Mitchell size 3 or equivalent: Brause 1 1/2 mm or so. Or quill or felt-tip marker or fountain pen. Coloured Ink or paints. Plenty of practice paper. Please bring any examples of flourishes or cadels for the display board.

If you would like Nancy to bring any nibs, paints, gilding materials to the workshop, please let her know in advance by emailing her at: nyohowells@msn.com