Introduction to Hebrew Calligraphy
The Layout Draft
A course by Allison Barclay (Avielah) , Certified Hebrew Scribe (Soferet)
About the video: The Layout Draft
Overview
“In this lesson, we'll get hands-on with the project! I will guide you in creating the layout draft using paper and pencil. As I show you how to do this, you will learn about the appropriate spacing, as well as the relationship between letter layout and word rhythm. I will walk you through my drafts, explaining the steps that I took to translate the sentence to a satisfactory layout and the Jewish tradition behind it. I will also point out any issues that can arise and how to solve them. There are no hard and fast rules, but there are design choices to ensure that the finished work can serve the meaning of the verses, while simultaneously filling the space in an aesthetically pleasing way. When working with a historical text in a traditional layout, your creative decisions are limited. However, this will help to avoid becoming overwhelmed while you are still new to the script. You can explore the unlimited possibilities later! ”
In this video lesson Allison Barclay (Avielah) addresses the topic: The Layout Draft, 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
“In this lesson, we'll get our hands on the final project, which I'll show you how to layout with pencil and paper and ruler. And then we will see how the rhythm of the letters should be laid out. For your final project, I'd like you to choose a text of your own to practice your calligraphy. The text that I'm choosing for my final project is the 23rd Psalm. This particular book of Psalms is in Hebrew and English, and it's called the Mitzvah to Helene. Tehillim is the Hebrew word for Psalms. So here. It says the letters cuff and gimel. And what that means is 23 in Hebrew. So that's how you kn...”
This transcript is automatically generated, so it may contain mistakes.
Course summary for: Introduction to Hebrew Calligraphy
-
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.
- 100% positive reviews (79)
- 2,954 students
- 14 lessons (2h 45m)
- 20 additional resources (8 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese
- English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
