We were really excited to be able to offer an Exploring abstract letterforms workshop with Simon Sonsino last week and not only because we want to do it too! The textural qualities and sense of freedom from the conventions of calligraphy in his work speak to us and relate to our own textile work, where words and text are there for texture and interest but not necessarily meant to be read.
It wasn't long before everyone was busily working away - Simon took us through a series of short exercises creating marks with different writing tools and objects.
Who knew half a balsa stick could produce such exciting marks?
Fortunately this was a calligraphy workshop was for the non-calligrapher, and didn't rely on straight lines, neat handwriting or legibility,
It wasn't long before every available flat surface and notice board was covered with paper.
It wasn't just sticks, we did get to try out a variety of different nibs
and in different colours of ink.
The two days were fun and inspirational, here are a few of the resolved pieces. I am sure that over the next week s and months several of us will be using the techniques on fabric too.
To see some of Simon's work you can visit his web site by clicking here
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