Italian Hand of Jan Van de Velde with Hoang Dao
Sponsored by
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 three 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: $85, paid by check or Paypal (see details below).
Once you have entered your registration information, you will automatically be sent a confirmation email with the PayPal button to complete your registration. Please pay within 24 hours to keep your spot. Alternatively, instructions for paying by check will be included, as well.
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: https://societyforcalligraphy.org/Join-SfC
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.
Guest presenter: Mina Taylor
Sponsored by San Diego SfC
FRIDAY, June 27, 2025, 6:30-8PM PDT
No charge for these Study Group Sessions. They are led by members, sharing what they have learned. They do not claim to be masters. Members and guests may register for any individual session--there is no requirement to attend prior sessions. The aim is to share knowledge with newbies and to provide a refresher for those with more experience. Each individual session requires separate registration.
ABOUT THIS SESSION: Mina Taylor will walk us through creating a fun piece, similar to the colorful image above. Since this is Romans Study Group, participants are encouraged to use variations on Romans. Kristi will show a small framed piece, using the same techniques, given to her as a gift from another member. There are so many possibilities!
We plan to record this session. Kristi asks that you remind her! Recording will be available for three months. Those who sign up in advance will automatically receive the recording. We cannot respond to all those who miss registering.
Flexible Schedule for the evening:
6:30 - 6:45 Announcements. Participants are invited to share any work they've done since last session, including their progress on our current projects.
6:45 - 7:45 Mina Taylor will demo creating a colorful piece.
7:45 - 8:00 An opportunity for those who wish to share what they've completed during this session (and another chance to share work done since our last session). Also, a time to ask more questions of our guest speaker.
PRE-SESSION PREP: About a 20 word quote or graphic. PRE-DRAW this on a scrap paper so you know how the layout will go and you don't lose time on plotting it out. We will be working with a square layout. You can choose the size. Mina will use a 5-7" size.
SUPPLY LIST:
MEMBERSHIP NOT REQUIRED
Handouts and Zoom invitation will be sent a day in advance.
You're welcome to sign up even at the last minute, but you may have to wait and participate via the recording . . .
