In this workshop we will celebrate the power of the pen and our imaginations to create dazzling calligrams. These pinwheel-like monograms are produced by rotating a letter any number of times, and incorporates fundamental principles of graphic design.

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After we become comfortable with the concept and with working on layers of tracing paper, we proceed to work with two letters in combination. The result is a more complex, sometimes abstract design. We’ll then extract a part of the image to form a border to encase the monogram, to make a completely organic design. And finally, we’ll consider a range of decorative possibilities that can be applied by hand to the printed design.

Note to Students

•  This is a live online workshop via Zoom (please make sure you have a Zoom account to access the workshop)

• All live sessions will be recorded and available for 60 days following the final class.

• All recordings expires on Friday, 25 November, 2022 at 12:00 pm Hong Kong Standard Time.

• Student can submit homework to the discussion corner for Barry to critique.

• Recommended supply list, handouts, zoom links and recordings are available on the workshop page three weeks (or as soon as practicable) before the first session. Click here for user guide on how to access your workshop page.

• All workshop dates and times are according to the Hong Kong Standard Time.