Tamer Ghoneim Teaches Blackletter Basics
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Our instructor will demonstrate and explain the techniques for writing a full Blackletter minuscule and majuscule alphabet.
About this event
This experience features a step-by-step walk-through of the Blackletter alphabet (a unique and approachable calligraphic style). Instructor Tamer Ghoneim will review recommended tools and the foundational strokes involved with composing each letter. He will demonstrate using these strokes to write each letter of the alphabet, describing possible variations of individual letterforms and ligature considerations along the way.
Skill Level: Beginner-Intermediate (adults)
Class Schedule: Class takes place on two consecutive Sundays, from 1-4pm Eastern time.
Supply List: please see the list on the instructor's website https://tamerghoneim.com/blackletter-basics-supplies
About Our Instructor: Tamer Ghoneim is an artist, instructor, and entrepreneur. He loves teaching and sharing the creative process with others. He finds so many aspects of creating art that are fun and enjoyable – the practice, experimentation, and work to make each piece – that hours pass as if they were minutes. He believes sharing and engaging with the amazing writing community is incredibly rewarding.
His calligraphic work is an exploration of language as visual art. He loves working with simple, traditional tools to reimagine inspiring words and passages as visual art. He also explores abstract ideas by creating works composed of flourishes and the calligraphic strokes of deconstructed letterforms. He loves this journey – the countless hours of detailed practice, repetition, exploration, and creativity. Reality fades and he finds stillness, peace, and focus while working. He became, and continues to be, fascinated by this art form, and consumed by the perpetual pursuit of continuous improvement and mastery.
We are thrilled to have Tamer teach for us. You may learn more about Tamer at:
WEBSITE: TamerGhoneim.com
YOUTUBE: BlackletterTV.com
PINTEREST: @BlackletterFoundry
INSTAGRAM: @BlackletterFoundry
FACEBOOK: @BlackletterFoundr
Requirements: This is a virtual workshop. Students should have the following:
Computer or other internet-connected device with a built-in camera.
Zoom conferencing software and familiarity with the platform. In order to access the workshop on Zoom, you will first need to download the free Zoom app (called Zoom Client for Meetings) on your tablet or computer, if you don't already have it. Click here before the workshop to download the Zoom app https://zoom.us/download. If you are new to the platform, Zoom offers tutorials here: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/categories/200101697. Please contact the Workshop Chair in advance if you are totally new to Zoom. Her contact info is in the confirmation email.
Recording: none. We are not recording this workshop.