This is a re-run of the November class, added by popular demand!

Class Dates:

• Tues 8th December 2pm - 4pm UK time

• Tues 15th December 2pm - 4pm UK time

Tutor: Benoit Furet

Bookings Close: 1 December

Class Details

This ONLINE class is suitable for students of all abilities

We are delighted to be welcoming Benoit Furet back to Ardington ONLINE for a re-run of this very popular two-part class introducing you to filigrees of the XIVth Century. 

Also called the threads of the Virgin, filigrees have been used from the end of the Roman period to the beginning of the Renaissance. These ornaments, made with pointed nibs, are based on the stylisation of plant shapes and the patterns were numerous during the Gothic period.  

During this course, we will study a generic type of filigree present throughout Europe in the 14th century and see how to fill large spaces with basic patterns variations, how to adorn initials with borders, and how to invade the margins with antennas.

Skills Covered

• medieval colour palette & combinations

• pointed nib use for decoration with appropriate inks & paints

• the rules & use of medieval filigree patterns 

• the rules & use of medieval filigree borders

Materials Required

Materials are not included in the cost of this class. Students will need:

• sketching paper

• pencil (HB) and eraser

• ruler

• watercolour paper (between 200 & 300 gsm)

• ATOME 1423 pointed nib or other drawing nib

• inks and/or watercolour paints

We suggest that you do not buy any specialist materials more than one week in advance as, occasionally, a class may be cancelled due to low enrolment.​​ For full terms and conditions, see our ONLINE terms of service.

Useful Information

• Personal feedback from your tutor until 14 January 2027 

• Unlimited access to watch again until 13 February 2027 

• This class is designed to be enjoyed LIVE on Zoom, but you may join by 'recording only' if that is not possible

• Choose to work-along or just watch & learn

  
  

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