Instructor: Risa Gettler
Sponsored by the San Diego chapter 
6 TUESDAY EVENINGS, MARCH 4, 11, 18, 25 and APRIL 1, 8, 6:30-8:30 PM (Pacific time). $100
ABOUT THE WORKSHOP: VISIGOTHIC VERSALS are the distinctive and exclusive writing style of early medieval Spain and the foundation hand for our class.
Starting with the Visigothic alphabet, and all of its many letter options, we move to incorporating the famous and popular ligatures. Throughout the course there are weekly slide presentations, videos and music. Step-by-step we refine our work with these intricate letterforms and design choices via the aid of demonstrations, techniques and examples.
Your time spent in calligraphic study, letter rhythms, color. space and artistic judgment will bring you joy and pleasure in writing Visigothic Versals.
THIS IS AN INTERMEDIATE TO ADVANCED CLASS. YOU MUST BE FAMILIAR WITH FOUNDATIONAL ROMAN AND KNOWLEDGEABLE ABOUT THE LETTER-FORMS, UNCIAL IS HELPFUL, SPACING IS ESSENTIAL IN SUCCESSFULLY EXECUTING VISIGOTHIC VERSALS--SPACIAL ACUMEN WILL BE DEVELOPED DURING CLASS.
Note from Kristi: Risa does insist that participants keep up with the assignments. This is not a class for those who simply wish to watch. Risa generously meets one-on-one with the participants, as needed. You'll be very happy with what you produce!
Please check with Kristi regarding any questions about this: sdworkshopsteam@societyforcalligraphy.org
Recording will be available for two months.
ABOUT RISA and her Visigothic Versals: I've been traveling the Calligraphic Highway most of my adult life. I've taught Visigothic Versals at international calligraphy conferences, universities, museums, calligraphy study groups and guilds plus a long list of calligraphic accolades. But what I think is important for you to know about is my passion for and study of Visigothic Versals. I fell in love and I mean head-over-heals in love with Visigothic Versals the moment I laid eyes on them; traveled to Spain and took calligraphy classes with amazing and generous letter artists; returned to USA and have spent the last 22 years in the solitude of my scriptorium pouring over the Spanish Beato manuscripts with the translations and tutelage of Visigothic scholar, Dr Ainoa Castro. My enthusiasm is so great for these intriguing and intricate letterforms that I teach Visigothic Versals exclusively. My interest and curiosity for Visigothic Versals has taken me to Princeton's Spanish Art Department and NYC to see the Morgan Beatus. Yes! America owns one of Spain’s national treasures! https://www.themorgan.org/manuscript/110807
REGISTRATION: You must be a member both when you register and when the class is held. Pay by check or PayPal. No refunds.
COMPLETED REGISTRATION REQUIRES 2 STEPS:
1. FIRST PRESS THE REGISTER BUTTON.
2. Second, make a payment of $100 via PayPal or check. Please do this as soon as possible to avoid cancellation of your spot in the workshop.
Once you have pressed the Registration button, you will be sent an automated message with the PayPal link to complete your registration. information will be included for those who prefer to pay via check.
Non-members, here is information on how to join SfC: https://societyforcalligraphy.org/Join-SfC. We recommend you select up to two regional chapters, which provide extra perks at no extra charge. You may want to choose those that sponsor the workshops you enjoy.
Enrollment is limited to 20 students. Your membership must be current at time of sign-up as well as when class is held. If your membership lapses, you become ineligible and your space will be filled from the waiting list. Registration will close when class is full or on March 2. No refunds unless spot can be filled.
Questions: Contact Kristi Darwick, sdworkshopsteam@societyforcalligraphy.org. (Backup: Dr Nan)