In this one-evening online workshop, students will learn the basics of the Uncial script, which originated around the third century CE and continues to be used today by contemporary calligraphers worldwide. It can function either as a majuscule for a variety of other scripts, or as a stand-alone hand. A great script to add to your medieval repertoire! Fun and easy to learn.   

Materials to Bring:

• 5 mm chisel-edged marker (Y&C or Zig brands, available from John Neal Books, Flax, Dick Blick, etc.) or other 5 mm chisel-edged marker or dip pen, with ink.

Workshop Fee: $55

Date & Time: Tuesday, September 15, 4-7pm Pacific time

Location: Online over Zoom

Please note that we are not recording these sessions. Video will not be available.

Please read over the SFCB Registration Policies before signing up for a class

REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE 3 DAYS PRIOR TO THE START DATE OF THIS WORKSHOP.

About the Instructor | Grendl Löfkvist

Grendl Löfkvist, Education Director at Letterform Archive, teaches type history and theory at Type West, the Archive’s yearlong postgraduate certificate program in type design. She also is an instructor at City College of San Francisco, and teaches calligraphy at the San Francisco Center for the Book. Grendl has ink in her veins: she was an offset press operator for 20 years, and she serves on the board of directors for the American Printing History Association’s Northern California chapter. Her interests include the study of printing as a subversive “Black Art” and she’s always on the lookout for bizarre or macabre print, type, and lettering lore (she is a bit of a goth).

Past Student Reviews:

"The teacher's knowledge, enthusiasm, skill, humor, and upbeat attitude. She seemed determined to provide a good experience for all despite the challenge of online distance instruction and she succeeded."

"Grendl is a generous, expert, and patient teacher."

"I was brand new to calligraphy so I learned a lot."