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Italian Hand of Jan Van de Velde with Hoang Dao
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Fridays, May 2, 16, 30 and June 13, 2025, from 06:30 PM to 08:30 PM (Pacific Time).
ABOUT THE WORKSHOP:
Dutch calligraphers, including Jan Van de Velde, were educated in the south and migrated to Northern Netherlands to teach at “French schools”, bringing along a huge number of Italian-style script variations. Van de Velde’s effortless unique handwriting style developed a reputation throughout Europe via his copybooks. His flourishes extend from the text in serpentine loops that evolve into images or designs, often of animals, flowers, or mythological creatures that were never seen before. Thus many younger calligraphers followed his mastery of scripts and flourishes in centuries.
In this workshop we will narrow down to study the style of Jan Van de Velde’s “Italian Hand” or so-called with a modern name “Dutch Roundhand” which represents his strong influence on Dutch calligraphy in this era.
ABOUT HOANG:
Dao Huy Hoang is an international calligraphy artist, pen maker and Urushi craftsman based in Hanoi, Vietnam. His work has been featured in various art magazines, books and exhibitions worldwide. He is also well-known for his pen craftsmanship, including calligraphy pen holders and casual writing tools.
EXPERIENCE: All levels/ Intermediate
Workshop will be recorded and available for xx months.
Zoom invitation will be sent a couple days in advance.
REGISTRATION:
You must be a member both when you register and when the class is held.
No refunds.
Registrations will close on April 29, noon PST.
Cost: $xx, paid by check or Paypal (see details below).
Once you have registered, you will be sent a confirmation email with the PayPal button to complete your registration. Please pay within 24 hours to keep your spot or your registration will be cancelled.
To pay by check email Nan or Kristi, for mailing instructions, at SDWorkshopsTeam@societyforcalligraphy.org . If you are paying by check, it should be made out to Society for Calligraphy. Please send us the check number right away and make sure the check reaches us within a week. Include your current name, address, phone number, and email with the check (s) in the envelope.
MEMBERS ONLY
You must be a member of SfC when you register and when this program is held*.
Enrollment is limited to current paid Society for Calligraphy members only.
No reservation will be held until your dues are current.
To join SfC if you are not a member (this is a members only workshop):
https://societyforcalligraphy.org/Join-SfC
Please select the San Diego Chapter on your membership form to receive early notifications of our upcoming San Diego workshops.
Questions? Contact Nan Anantharaman: SDWorkshopsTeam@societyforcalligraphy.org.
For prompt receipt of supply list and confirmation, your check should arrive no later than two weeks before the workshop. You are not registered until confirmed by the workshop coordinator.
NO audio or video recording of any program, meeting, workshop or other SfC function permitted consent of both guest artist and a representative of the Board of Governors. *** You must ask permission of the artist/instructor to photograph any copyrighted materials, including demos.