Bristol Art Museum

The Bristol Art Museum will host a hands-on workshop, Experimental Drawing with artist Pamela Seymour Smith Sharp, on Wed., Jun 10, from 12 to 4 p.m.

This class takes a different approach to working with letterforms. It begins with an introduction to single-stroke-written Roman Capital letters, using the “Ideal Letters” developed by Fr. Edward M. Catich as a point of reference. Fr. Catich was a calligrapher, teacher, and scholar whose study of Roman inscriptions shaped modern understanding of how classical Roman Capital letters were originally written.

Participants will look closely at how the letters are constructed such as the stroke order, proportions, and subtle geometry that give them their balance and clarity. From there, the session moves into more open territory. Rather than focusing on perfect replication, participants will be encouraged to experiment by developing their own alphabets and working through the movement and rhythm of drawing letters by hand. Each person will leave with a finished piece created during the workshop.

“Roman Capitals can look deceptively simple, but they require a trained eye and a steady hand,” Sharp said. “In this class, we start with that structure, then loosen it a bit. The goal isn’t perfection, rather it’s to explore what happens when you really engage with the form.”

Sharp studied with Father Catich in the 1970s and brings a long perspective to the work. She recalls the discipline of those early lessons and how they continue to shape her approach today. That balance between structure and freedom is at the heart of this class.

The workshop is open to visual artists, designers, and anyone interested in letterforms. No prior experience is required. Organizers note that this is not a traditional calligraphy class, but a drawing-based exploration of written forms.

Cost: $55 for members, $65 for non-members

Supplies (participants should bring):
<ul><li>Black bullet-point POSCA acrylic paint marker</li><li>Black 15mm POSCA acrylic paint marker (additional colors welcome)</li><li>11" x 14" pad of 100 lb. Bristol smooth paper</li></ul>

Space is limited.

<a href="https://www.bristolartmuseum.org/store/p486/Experimental_Drawing_with_Pamela_Seymour_Smith_Sharp.html" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">For more information or to register, visit the Bristol Art Museum website.</a>

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The Bristol Art Museum will host a hands-on workshop, Experimental Drawing with artist Pamela Seymour Smith Sharp, on Wed., Jun...

Bristol Art Museum Offers Experimental Drawing Workshop with Pamela Seymour Smith Sharp

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Weekly Knitting Circle with Mt. Hope High School Art Teacher, Lauren Enjeti.
6 sessions $60 (there are no refunds for missed days) Ages 10-110 welcomed!
Geared toward complete beginners but all skill levels are welcomed!
This is for anyone who would like to knit with a group and get some help &amp; instruction with knitting-please join us! Beginners and seasoned knitters welcomed!
Work on your own projects each week or complete a simple project with the help of the instructor over a series of weeks!
Payment due upon registration call 401-253-1611
Space is limited.
Sessions cannot be combined.
We have knitting needles you can borrow prior to purchasing if you'd like. You will need to bring your own yarn.

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