Beverly Hills Adult School Uncial Class #4:  The warm-up was writing alphabet sentences with the Speedball B1 nib at an x-height of 1-inch. DeAnn reviewed some homework observations. Then she introduced writing Uncial with the chisel point nib. [caption id="attachment_1048" align="aligncenter" width="400"] Satomi's homework using watercolors[/caption] [caption...

The RAND Calligraphy; Book Arts Club is pleased to offer Carolingian Lettering A 6-week study of this beautiful, historical alphabet.  Open to all levels – Newcomers to calligraphy WELCOME!  This alphabet is a good starter, as well as a beautiful addition to the calligraphic repertoire for those with...

Beverly Hills Adult School Fraktur Class #7: Today DeAnn demonstrated gilding on a sample decorative capital, then had students practice gilding on their own. For inspiration, this is long-time DeAnn student Trini's beautiful illuminated manuscript project: [caption id="attachment_1172" align="aligncenter" width="400"] Trini with her beautiful illuminated manuscript piece...