SPONSOR: South Los Angeles Chapter (Solar Nibs)
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Stop struggling with new or well-worn broad-edged nibs! This hands-on workshop
introduces the essential techniques for optimizing, modifying, and maintaining
your broad-edged nibs.
You'll learn how to refine both large and small sizes to produce the finest,
sharpest hairlines and the smoothest, most effortless broad strokes. Walk away
with new confidence and the precision needed to transform your calligraphy.
Class will be held at Lomita Library. There is ample parking. Please bring your own beverages. We'll provide light refreshments.
SUPPLY LIST:
☐ New and used broad-edged nibs for modification (e.g., 0.5 mm–4 mm Brause
nibs)
☐ Nib holder(s)
☐ Inks and/or gouache that you normally use for nib quality testing
☐ Practice paper and higher-quality paper for nib quality testing
☐ Small container for water
☐ Paper towels or a rag for cleaning nibs.
☐ Magnifying glass or loupe (8×–10×) for inspecting nib modifications *
☐ X-Acto knife or equivalent
☐ Arkansas sharpening stone (Optional, if you already own one)
* The instructor will have a few extra magnifying glasses/loupes available to borrow.
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR:
For more than 43 years, Ed Fong has served as a Los Angeles City Calligrapher, dedicating his life to the art of fine lettering. His passion for calligraphy began at age eleven under the guidance of his father, Roy K. Fong, a student of the noted penman William B. Wollman.
Ed also works as a freelance calligrapher specializing in formal certificates and retirement resolutions, drawing inspiration from the engrossing traditions of the Zanerian College of Penmanship in Columbus, Ohio. He continues to advance and preserve these time-honored arts through his work and by mentoring select students in engrossing and illumination.
In addition to his calligraphic pursuits, Ed crafts and prepares traditional writing tools, including hand-cut quills, bamboo styluses, and exotic hardwood mini-inkwells. As a developing nibmeister, he customizes fountain pen and broad-edged nibs with precision grinds designed to achieve exceptional performance. Through decades of practice, craftsmanship, and teaching, Ed remains a dedicated steward of the enduring traditions of penmanship.
REGISTRATION DETAILS:
Class fee is $25. Please click register at the top left and complete payment. If payment is not received with registration, your registration will be cancelled. Please read all details. No refunds will be issued.
Registration is for Society for Calligraphy members only. Your membership must be current at time of sign-up as well as when class is held. For membership, please go to: https://societyforcalligraphy.org/resources/Membership.pdf
NO audio or video recording of any program, meeting, workshop or other SfC function permitted without prior 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.