Letters Unlimited

Description

In this workshop we create decorative drawn and edged pen letters by adding shape, form and also a third dimension for maximum effect. A little shadowed, as well as ‘invisible’ lettering is also included for good measure!

Further fun with watercolour, pastels and coloured pencils, we explore a wealth of creative techniques to produce many delicate effects, guaranteed to add sparkle to your pages.

Supplies

• Usual edged pens and large nib sizes, including Automatic pens
• Pointed nib
• Mixing palette, mixing brush & 2 water pots
• A selection of reasonable quality water colours (pans or tubes)
• A selection of Gouache colours, including black and permanent white
• Water-soluble coloured pencils (ideally not your children’s or grandchildren’s)
• Tracing paper, ruler, 2h pencil, clean rubber
• Waterproof fine liner pen
• Good quality brushes (sizes 0 / 1 / 2) Sable are best
• Dry pastels (not oil based)
• Set square
• Hot pressed paper 250gms or heavier (smallish sizes)
• Some Bockingford/watercolour paper
• Cartridge paper for trials/practice
• Craft Knife, cutting mat
• Masking tape
• Patience & sense of humour!
• Optional: Silver and/or gold gel pens

Jan Pickett

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