ONLINE The Cnut Charter Hand - Starts Tues 2nd May 2023 at 10am
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£148.00
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If you wish to take part but are unable to attend the workshop demos live, please select the recording only option below.
All students will be given access to watch our video playback service of this series for 60 days.
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Tutor: Gemma Black
Tues 2nd May 10am - 11:30am
Tues 9th May 10am - 11:30am
Tues 16th May 10am - 11:30am
Tues 23rd May 10am - 12pm
(UK timings)
This LivePlus™ online workshop is suitable for those with some calligraphic experience. You needn't have the materials ready whilst watching this online demonstration – it is a time to watch, ask and learn.
Workshop details
Eadvius Basan, scribe of Christ Church, Canterbury between 1012-1023, was well known for being the major scribe of the Arundel Psalter BL Ms. 115. Also, for his work on at least one Charter of King Cnut, Ms.1003 and several others major works.
In this four-part class we will look at the work of this master scribe, analyze the Arundel Psalter hand using Edward Johnston’s “7 Points for Copying a Manuscript” along with some additional points and tools to determine the exact nature of its construction and execution. This will lead us to a very clear understanding of the hand and give us just a little insight to the scribe himself.
What has become known as the Cnut Charter Hand, although there were many different scribes working during the time of King Cnut, it is this particular hand that breathes life into the 11th century book hands. Like the hand of the Ramsey Psalter, that which Edward Johnston based his Foundational Hand on, Basan’s hand is much livelier, flowing and has excellent legibility and rhythm.
Learn its character, know its history and be confident in bringing the hand, a breath of fresh air, into your contemporary work. With a sound historical basis this Cnut Charter Hand is a great starting point and springboard for variations and will be explored in its original setting and then taken forward using weight variations, both diminishing and increasing, along with some heavy manipulation to make it a fascinating modern hand.
Eadvius Basan was a prolific scribe and a major figure of the eleventh century who should not be overlooked by modern calligraphers and lettering artists. Allow me to introduce you to this great scribe and enjoy a new hand to your repertoire of styles.
Equipment & materials list
Materials are not included in the course fee. Surround yourself with all your usual calligraphy supplies and creature comforts.
Make sure you include:
Pens:
Ink & wet media:
Plus throw in an eraser, ruler, lead pencils, 2 x small water jar, tissues or rag, notebook/visual diary, blu-tac/white putty and a compass (pair of compasses).
Links to suppliers
www.blotspens.co.uk
www.scribblers.co.uk
www.artsupplies.co.uk
Additional Information
All Ardington ONLINE classes and talks are accompanied by their own online blackboard. Helpful and easy to use, they enable students and tutors to share resources, ideas and photos with each other – just as you would in a classroom environment.
Gemma Black will offer personalised critique / feedback via the blackboard for any work uploaded by students within thirty days of the class ending. You will be sent the link to access your blackboard in the week before your class begins and will have access for at least sixty days after the class ends.
After the live session has finished on Zoom, we will share the link to view the recording on the blackboard. You can watch the recording as many times as you like for sixty days.
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.
Tues 2nd May 10am - 11:30am
Tues 9th May 10am - 11:30am
Tues 16th May 10am - 11:30am
Tues 23rd May 10am - 12pm
(UK timings)
This LivePlus™ online workshop is suitable for those with some calligraphic experience. You needn't have the materials ready whilst watching this online demonstration – it is a time to watch, ask and learn.
Workshop details
Eadvius Basan, scribe of Christ Church, Canterbury between 1012-1023, was well known for being the major scribe of the Arundel Psalter BL Ms. 115. Also, for his work on at least one Charter of King Cnut, Ms.1003 and several others major works.
In this four-part class we will look at the work of this master scribe, analyze the Arundel Psalter hand using Edward Johnston’s “7 Points for Copying a Manuscript” along with some additional points and tools to determine the exact nature of its construction and execution. This will lead us to a very clear understanding of the hand and give us just a little insight to the scribe himself.
What has become known as the Cnut Charter Hand, although there were many different scribes working during the time of King Cnut, it is this particular hand that breathes life into the 11th century book hands. Like the hand of the Ramsey Psalter, that which Edward Johnston based his Foundational Hand on, Basan’s hand is much livelier, flowing and has excellent legibility and rhythm.
Learn its character, know its history and be confident in bringing the hand, a breath of fresh air, into your contemporary work. With a sound historical basis this Cnut Charter Hand is a great starting point and springboard for variations and will be explored in its original setting and then taken forward using weight variations, both diminishing and increasing, along with some heavy manipulation to make it a fascinating modern hand.
Eadvius Basan was a prolific scribe and a major figure of the eleventh century who should not be overlooked by modern calligraphers and lettering artists. Allow me to introduce you to this great scribe and enjoy a new hand to your repertoire of styles.
Equipment & materials list
Materials are not included in the course fee. Surround yourself with all your usual calligraphy supplies and creature comforts.
Make sure you include:
Pens:
- Set of square edged nibs. Brause nibs are highly recommended. Please prepare them beforehand to make sure they are in good working order.
- Bond, cartridge or layout paper approx. A3 (for practicing)
- 2 x Fine Art papers in neutral colours (tan, cream, ivory, white, etc.) and include one black or charcoal. Choose brands you like to work with. Cut all of these into quarters for ease of handling.
- Tracing paper – a couple of A4 sheets
Ink & wet media:
- Non-waterproof black ink – ink stick and stone recommended.
- Any gouache or water colours you already have (plus mixing supplies)
- White ink or gouache: Dr Ph Martin’s Pen White is recommended other than that Permanent White gouache is good too.
Plus throw in an eraser, ruler, lead pencils, 2 x small water jar, tissues or rag, notebook/visual diary, blu-tac/white putty and a compass (pair of compasses).
Links to suppliers
www.blotspens.co.uk
www.scribblers.co.uk
www.artsupplies.co.uk
Additional Information
All Ardington ONLINE classes and talks are accompanied by their own online blackboard. Helpful and easy to use, they enable students and tutors to share resources, ideas and photos with each other – just as you would in a classroom environment.
Gemma Black will offer personalised critique / feedback via the blackboard for any work uploaded by students within thirty days of the class ending. You will be sent the link to access your blackboard in the week before your class begins and will have access for at least sixty days after the class ends.
After the live session has finished on Zoom, we will share the link to view the recording on the blackboard. You can watch the recording as many times as you like for sixty days.
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.