The white vine is a common decorative technique in Renaissance manuscripts, born in Italy. It is based on vegetal patterns that decorate the initials or borders in interlaced and colored scrolls.
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In this course, we will see how to build a vine around a letter and how to adorn it with leaves, flowers and other vegetal patterns. The first session will be dedicated to the study of historical layouts and patterns. The second one will be used to see what kind of modern interpretations we can make of this technique by modifying colors, layouts and flower shapes.
Workshop Schedule
Lesson 1
Saturday, 23 May, 2026
17:00 pm - 19:00 pm (Hong Kong Standard Time)
Lesson 2
Saturday, 30 May, 2026
17:00 pm - 19:00 pm (Hong Kong Standard Time)
Note to Students
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This is a live online workshop via Zoom (please make sure you have a Zoom account to access the workshop)
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All live lessons will be recorded and available for 90 days following the final lesson.
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All recordings expires on Saturday, 29 August, 2026 at 12:00 pm Hong Kong Standard Time.
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Student can submit homework to the discussion board for Benoit to critique.
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Workshop handouts (if any), zoom links and recordings are available on the workshop page one week (or as soon as practicable) before the first lesson.
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All workshop dates and times are according to the Hong Kong Standard Time.
Recommended Workshop Supplies
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Click here for the supplies list recommended for this workshop.
Workshop Boarding Page (Only for Enrolled Students)
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Refund Policy
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All sales are final and fees paid for the online workshop are non-refundable.
