Workshop refund policy
CSV workshop has No-refund policy unless the space is filled up with another person from the waiting list. If a workshop is cancelled, a full refund will be issued to all enrolled students. For cancelled workshops, students might be asked whether they want the full refund or the same value of a credit, which they can then use towards the purchase of a workshop in the future.
If you missed a workshop which is sold out, please contact the workshop coordinator or Social media liaison to join the waiting list. We will contact you when there is a cancellation.
Romanik script with Manny Ling
Registration closing date : 26th August
This workshop is members only
This class is members only.
Romanik is a variation of a script inspired by the American calligrapher Carl Rohrs.
It is versatile for both brush and pen use. In this workshop, we will explore techniques using Automatic pens and Pilot Parallel pens.
The construction of Romanik letters is straightforward and enjoyable, with no rigid forms. We will experiment with adapting the letterforms to create unique variations of the script.
This workshop is suitable for beginners.
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Tools
Automatic Pens (size 3A) or/and
Pilot Parallel Pens (size 6 mm, Blue Cap)
Pencils
Ruler
Black Ink
Materials
A3 Layout paper for initial trials
A3 Cartridge paper for final work
2 ‘L’ shaped mountboard/thick card for framing and cropping artwork (design & Layout), large enough for A3 artwork
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Manny Ling
Manny is a calligrapher from the UK and is currently working in RMIT University, in Saigon, Vietnam. He has taught calligraphy for over thirty years. Manny is an Honorary Fellow of the Calligraphy and Lettering Arts Society (HFCLAS) and served as the design editor for The Edge calligraphy journal for more than two decades. His work has been exhibited globally and is featured in numerous prestigious collections.
Let’s play with Calligraphy - An Introduction to Calligraphy Tools with Tish Tan
A blend of both Copperplate and Italic, this captivating script is both stylish and expressive. The pointed pen allows you to create both classically elegant, and bold, playful designs. Perfect for cards, invitations or personal artwork, this modern pointed pen calligraphy adds a touch of sophistication and artistry to any project.
The pointed pen is Marg’s favourite tool, and she will include many of her decorative secrets along the way.
A one-day up close and personal workshop, making a wonderful starting point for beginners and anyone wanting to learn a modern pointed pen style.
Italic for Beginners with Deirdre Hassed
Registration closing date : 27th September
This is a two-day in-person workshop.
The Italic hand is one of the most versatile scripts in a calligrapher’s repertoire.
In this 2-day workshop the focus will be on the minuscule or lowercase letters.
We will begin by learning about the origins of the script in Renaissance Italy and looking at the characteristics of Italic. Understanding stroke direction and basic letter shapes will provide the foundation for creating beautiful consistent letters. There will be mini projects for your practice along the way, using words and short quotes in simple layouts. By the end of the 2 days your practice sheets will form a book - a memento and reference, marking the start of your Italic journey.
The workshop will be pitched to beginners, but if you are wishing to revisit and hone your Italic hand, additional exercises will be provided for participants with prior experience.
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- Brause broad edged nibs: 3mm, 2mm, 1mm
- Penholder (or one for each nib)
- Non waterproof black ink eg Pelikan 4001, Higgins Eternal, Quink, Walnut ink or Sumi ink stick and ink stone (good quality, with water dropper and brush)
- A3 paper eg Canson bleed proof, good quality photocopy paper, ‘Born’ A3 Drawing Pad 120gsm (available from Officeworks)
- Pencil, eraser, sharpener, masking tape (low tack, 10mm-15mm width)
- 40-50cm ruler (preferably steel)
- Water jar, cotton rag or paper towel (for cleaning nibs)
Optional materials - only if you already have them (Deirdre will have spares of these items if needed):
- Parallel pen 3.8mm or 6mm
- Full range of Brause nibs
- 1-2 colours of Gouache, mixing palette & brush, water dropper
- Gold ink (liquid or pan)
- Better quality paper for practice, A3 (or larger that can be torn down to size)
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Deirdre Hassed
A Storybook Christmas with Margaret Schmidt
A blend of both Copperplate and Italic, this captivating script is both stylish and expressive. The pointed pen allows you to create both classically elegant, and bold, playful designs. Perfect for cards, invitations or personal artwork, this modern pointed pen calligraphy adds a touch of sophistication and artistry to any project.
The pointed pen is Marg’s favourite tool, and she will include many of her decorative secrets along the way.
A one-day up close and personal workshop, making a wonderful starting point for beginners and anyone wanting to learn a modern pointed pen style.
Off hand Flourishing Cyrus Pang
Registration closing date : 2 November 2024
This is two-day (23rd,30th November) in-person workshop
The term ‘offhand’ means done without much preparation or spontaneously. Therefore, ‘Offhand Flourishing’ in penmanship focuses on artistic elements like curls, swirls and other ornamental and bird designs.
In this workshop, we will learn how to draw the quill and the bird in a rapid way using whole arm movement. You will also learn about different pen grip methods, basic pen/arm movement exercises, the quill structure and bird compositions. Cyrus will also show you some inspiration samples of how you can combine bird flourishing with calligraphy.
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Material List for Offhand Bird Flourishing Workshop
Please note that materials are not INCLUDED in the workshop fee.
Penholder:
A straight penholder that can fit the following nib(s)
Nibs:
• Gillott 303
• Hunt 101
• Leonardt Principal EF
When we do offhand flourishing, we need to use a very flexible nib so that fine hairline can be created, as well as a rather thick shade when pressure is applied. The above 3 nibs are good for offhand flourishing. Either brand is fine, but you will need to bring at least 3 nibs to the class, the more the better. If you have other pointed nibs at home, or whatever you normally use for copperplate calligraphy, bring them to the class so that you can test them out for bird flourishing.
Ink:
Walnut ink (this is what Cyrus will be using in class), Pelikan ink, Sumi ink, Kuretake Vemilion ink, Higgins Eternal, Robert Oster ink, Bister ink, Pearl Ex or watercolour. Any ink that is smooth enough to flow throw the nib is fine, fountain pen ink is also suitable for this workshop. Please note that, inks like Dr Ph Martin’s bleedproof white, Iridescent ink, Spectralite ink are tooooo thick for this offhand flourishing (unless you thin it). Dr Ph Martin’s TECH or BOMBAY are suitable though.
Paper:
A4 size paper, the papers need to be smooth and accept ink well! You will need at least a 50 sheets of bleed proof paper. Please also bring about 20 - 50 sheets of normal laser/inkjet copy paper
A few black or any coloured card stocks in A4 or A3 size
Other basic materials:
HB or 2B Pencil (not mechanical pencil), Pencil sharpener, Straight ruler 30cm and Eraser
Paper towel and a glass of water for cleaning the nib
Optional - Gilder’s bridge or Artist’s bridge
Optional - Drawing glove, if you normally wear it when you do calligraphy/copperplate
Reference book:
Ornate Pictorial Calligraphy by E.A. Lupfer
This is an excellent reference book for bird flourishing, includes over 150 examples bird flourishing examples. You can get this book from Dymocks or Amazon.
Calligraphy kit
• Manuscript straight penholder x 1
• Gillott 303 x 3
• Leonardt Principal EF x 3
• Hunt 101 x 3
• Hunt 22B x 3
• Walnut ink 50ml
If you require the calligraphy kit (AUD 60), please contact Gyounghee Lee when you sign up for the workshop.
download Material list
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Tutor: Cyrus Pang
Cyrus first discovered calligraphy in 1997 in Hong Kong before moving to Australia as a teen. Cyrus holds a bachelor’s degree in Comm Design and a master's degree in Visual Communication. He is the owner of Not Just A Card, he sells calligraphy supplies internationally and he teaches workshops at his studio in Hong Kong.
Website: www.notjustacard.com
Email: info@notjustacard.com or notjustacard@gmail.com
Instagram: @notjustacard
Design Letter by Letter with Julie Chambers
Registration closing date : 21st June
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• Graphite pencil/s suitable for roughly drawing letters.
• Paper scissors.
• Scrap paper approx. A3 to use as a background for cutout letters.
• Cheap sticky tape.
• Paper that will take ink, for developing layout.
• A few A4 sheets of tracing paper.
• Some good quality watercolour paper for finished work (A3 or so).
• Any tools, materials, media you think you might use, including nibs, ink, gouache, palettes, brushes.
• Board, or other surface (cutting mat?), whatever you usually use.
• Several quotes, around 10-15 words or so.
• Samples of work (photos, photocopies) that you like, for inspiration. This can be calligraphic, typographic, layout ideas, etc.
• Letters/words cut out from magazines or photocopied so that you can mix and match in mock-up layouts. Aim for a variety of style, size, impact.
• Anything else you would like to bring.
*** Please note that this mix and match approach is only one of the options we will be trying. We will also look at using our own lettering in terms of, say, all Roman capitals, with subtle variations of size, weight, positioning, etc.
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Julie Chambers
An Introduction to Modern Pointed Pen Calligraphy with Margaret Schmidt
A blend of both Copperplate and Italic, this captivating script is both stylish and expressive. The pointed pen allows you to create both classically elegant, and bold, playful designs. Perfect for cards, invitations or personal artwork, this modern pointed pen calligraphy adds a touch of sophistication and artistry to any project.
The pointed pen is Marg’s favourite tool, and she will include many of her decorative secrets along the way.
A one-day up close and personal workshop, making a wonderful starting point for beginners and anyone wanting to learn a modern pointed pen style.
Enhancing your handwriting with Deirdre Hassed
Registration closing date : 3rd May - Sold out
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- HB pencil & sharpener
-Mechanical (propelling) pencil
- A couple of sizes of black fine-liner pens eg 0.1mm and 0.5mm (or even smaller and larger for contrast)
- Glue stick, masking tape
- Mixing palette, two water jars, paper towel
- Plastic pipettes
- Black Ink eg Sumi, Quink, Art Spectrum, Higgins Eternal etc
- Walnut ink, if you already have it
- Penholder (Deirdre will be providing some pointed nibs - please feel free to bring any favourites you may already have).
- Pointed ‘Aquash’ brush if you already have one.
- Ruler, craft knife, A4 or A3 size cutting mat
- Scissors
- A favourite handwriting tool eg fountain pen, rolling ball pen, ballpoint
- some form of colour eg coloured pencils, watercolour, ink
- Any favourite mark making tools you may already have, eg ‘Coke’ pen, ruling pens, pointed brush
$10 materials fee
(Deirdre will be providing a lined book for handwriting exercises, large sheets of paper for our ‘book’, pointed brush pen, nibs etc)
A note about the materials’ list….
More experienced calligraphers will already have most of the materials listed.
However, if you are fairly new to attending CSV workshops, please bring what you can easily source, such as the pencils, fine liners, favourite writing pen, coloured pencils, ruler, eraser. Deirdre will have spares of most items for your use.
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Deirdre Hassed
One-stroke letters with Decoration -Yukimi Annand (Zoom class)
In this workshop we will play with line, shape and movement by creating one-stroke letters based on the Roman alphabet. Our form development will be contemporary rather than traditional, and we will play with decorative patterns and colors in harmony.
The first half of the class, we will make variations of one-stroke letters based on Roman capitals with pencils and fine-line markers. Then we will move to a ruling pen and other tools to draw/paint. We will try to get a nice balance on each letter, and write words and text with rhythm and movement. We will apply different decorative patterns and borders based on historical and nature forms on the letters.
In The second half of the class, we will play designing one stroke letters with different letterforms including one that is influenced by works of Hans Schmidt. We will exercise creating some variations of one stroke letters and write words with them. We will apply colors and gold on the letters and finalize one to two words or a text block on good quality paper.