Introduction to Hebrew Calligraphy
Materials
A course by Allison Barclay (Avielah) , Certified Hebrew Scribe (Soferet)
About the video: Materials
Overview
“In this lesson, I will give an overview of the traditional pens and ink used in this art form, and I will also suggest modern alternatives. You will learn how to hold the pen while keeping your body relaxed. I will also review the other tools you'll need, which you probably already own because they are very basic. ”
In this video lesson Allison Barclay (Avielah) addresses the topic: Materials, which is part of the Domestika online course: Introduction to Hebrew Calligraphy. Create timeless letterforms by experimenting with calligraphy materials and exploring this ancient yet contemporary language.
Partial transcription of the video
“Materials In this lesson, I'll show you what materials we'll use, both traditional and modern, the various options you may want to use to make your final project. This is a goat hair brush, which you might want to use to brush away your eraser shavings when you've finished erasing the lines you've used for your layout. This is softer on the paper and you're less likely to smudge your letters and your marks. If you would like to use a dip pen and ink for your final project, then there's a wide variety of tools that you could choose from. One is a more traditional one, a reed. There are diffe...”
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Course summary for: Introduction to Hebrew Calligraphy
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Category
Calligraphy & Typography -
Areas
Calligraphy, Writing
Allison Barclay (Avielah)
A course by Allison Barclay (Avielah)
Allison Barclay is a traditionally-trained Jewish scribe (Soferet), meaning she is authorized to write the bible. She grew up in British Columbia but currently lives in London, England, and has been creative since she was old enough to hold a pencil. Inspired by Fiddler on the Roof, she began teaching herself Hebrew letters from an encyclopedia at just 10 years old and experimenting with calligraphy for fun, before studying at Victoria College of Art and Camosun College.
Allison later trained as a soferet. Since then, she has been commissioned to copy poetry and prayers, write and illustrate Jewish wedding contracts, and create pieces for exhibitions. Allison also teaches Hebrew lettering to others and is the first woman licensed to restore Torah scrolls that had survived the Holocaust for the Memorial Scrolls Trust in London.
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