Studio Works (Diane von Arx: 5 day)
Skill level: Intermediate / Advanced
This StudioWorks option comes as close as possible to having a variety of learning experiences, without having to pick up all your ‘toys’ and move to the next class. You get to camp in one place for the week, yet gain new experience and build on your existing skills without the anxiety of relocating to a different classroom. A new focus area will be introduced each day, with an emphasis on lettering and without having to bring your entire studio from home.
- Mon.Letter/word/line spacing & ligatures
- Tues. Pen Roman caps
- Wed. am Flourishing
- Thurs. Versals as texture
- Fri. Gouache on gouache
- Sat. a.m. Recap and Application
The class is meant for those who have a working knowledge of Roman caps, Foundational and Italic Hands and are passionate about letterforms.
Supply List: Pens, ink, layout pad 14 x 17” (Borden & Riley #37), sturdy, lap board or portable drawing board, t-square, triangle (adjustable if you already have one), pencil, erasure, pencil sharpener, Xacto or utility knife, one Parallel Pen® (2.4 or 3.8mm) with extra black ink or cartridges, gouache, Pro White® or other white paint, glass or porcelain palette for mixing, mixing brushes, several good fine point brushes, one piece Arches 90# HP, small frame for stretching watercolor paper (approximately 12 x 15” square or rectangle) staple gun, large sponge brushes, white chalk pencil (not pastel), water pot or container, crocus cloth and sharpening stone for nibs, magnifier loupe (minimum 10X), several pieces of your favorite good paper 14 x 17” (so it will fit into your layout pad).
Diane will contact you prior to the conference for some pre-conference tasks that will help in planning and packing your ‘toys’.
About the instructor: Diane von Arx is a letter-maker and graphic designer, producing expressive lettering and developing Corporate Marks for an extensive group of clients including Target Corporation, General Mills, and the University of Minnesota. She utilizes her creative and production skills to produce one-of-a-kind composite fine art prints; designs and produces corporate resolutions, documents of recognition, and gift pieces, including contemporary decorated initials and names. von Arx has taught in Minnesota for over 30 years and teaches workshops throughout the US, Canada, Japan, and Australia. Her work is published in the Speedball Textbook; she has published three workbooks for beginning calligraphers; and she is part of the artistic team working on The Saint John’s Bible project. http://www.dianevonarx.com/
