Introduction to Hebrew Calligraphy
The Black Ink Layout 1
A course by Allison Barclay (Avielah) , Certified Hebrew Scribe (Soferet)
About the video: The Black Ink Layout 1
Overview
“In this lesson, I will show you the different effects you can achieve by holding your calligraphy pen at different angles, starting with the broad-edged felt-tip or marker pen and progressing to the dip pen. You will learn how to find the right angle according to the brushstroke you want to create, and how to adapt your materials—the nib and the ink—according to your personal writing style.”
In this video lesson Allison Barclay (Avielah) addresses the topic: The Black Ink Layout 1, 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
“For this exercise, I have a piece of paper in front of me A ruler. a mechanical pencil and a broad-edged calligraphy felt pen. You can use any kind of broad-edge instrument that you want. I've drawn a layout with some test boxes here. So I can show you. the different effects you can get by holding your broad edged pen at different angles. Now I'm going to show you how to hold it at 90 degrees. So, I've drawn an angle here. 90 degrees. which is a straight vertical line. If you line up the broad edge of your pen, with that. Move to the first test box. and then pull it across. straight, and th...”
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Course summary for: Introduction to Hebrew Calligraphy
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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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