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Recent Acquisitions Releases Press Release Archive |
TMA Calligraphy Workshop Answers "Could I Learn To Do That?" Question Tyler, TX—Two nationally-recognized calligraphers will lead a hands-on workshop August 5 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Tyler Museum of Art. The class is being conducted in conjunction with the Museum’s major summer exhibition, Illuminating the Word: The Saint John’s Bible. The Saint John’s Bible is considered by many to be the most significant hand-written and hand-illuminated (illustrated) Bible commissioned since the advent of the printing press more than 500 years ago. Although a contemporary work, it is created in the tradition of handwritten medieval manuscripts, being written entirely by hand by some of the world’s foremost calligraphers using quills and paints hand-ground from precious minerals and stones. The illumination term comes from the extensive use of 24-karat gold in the illustrations, which appear to glow on the pages. Donna Sabolovic and Janell Wimberly, both Dallas-area professional calligraphers, will teach what actually will be two different workshops for the price of one, at $100 for TMA members and $125 for non-members. Reservations are required in advance by calling 903-595-1001. Ms. Sabolovic will teach attendees how to create “jeweled” or decorated letters. Ms. Wimberly will focus her instruction on creating the letter style known as “Gothic Blackletter.” Both calligraphers are actively involved in Kaligrafos, the Dallas Calligraphy Guild. Formerly a graphic designer and artist for Taylor Publishing, Ms. Sabolovic teaches workshops in calligraphy, watercolor, design, and illuminated letters. Some of her work is currently being shown in the National Postal Museum’s traveling “Graceful Lettering” exhibition. “Early manuscripts often included beautiful decorated letters as accents or focal points on a page,” said Bob Thompson, Tyler Museum of Art director of education. In this portion of the workshop, Thompson said attendees will learn how to create those individual letters, burnish and decorate them as part of a page of calligraphy or as stand-alone elements in greeting cards, scrapbooks and journals. Ms. Wimberly produces major calligraphy pieces for individuals and companies; seven pieces of her work were commissioned by Custer Road Methodist Church and are on permanent display there. She said the script known as Blackletter is instantly recognizable because of its tight “picket fence” styling and dark texture. She will introduce alphabet variations and styles of Blackletter, along with color and layout techniques. As calligraphers gain more experience with the letter style it can be used not only to produce beautiful medieval-styled manuscripts, but also can be adapted into contemporary concepts. “We feel very fortunate to have two such talented calligraphers coming to share their talents and knowledge with East Texans,” Thompson said. “This is a rare opportunity for anyone who has ever seen beautiful lettering and wondered, ‘Could I do that?’” Limited spaces are still available for the workshop, which is designed for adult beginners to advanced calligraphers. Calligraphers who have their own pens and materials may bring them, but working materials will be provided for those who need them. Call 903-595-1001 for more information. |