Fanciful Fraktur Birds - September 13

Instructor: Emily Smucker-Beidler

Skill Level: Beginner

In this workshop, participants will learn what birds were prevalent here in southeastern Pennsylvania in the 1700s and find connections through Fraktur images. Learn where the polka-dot, checkerboard, and various striped patterns came from that we now enjoy in Fraktur.

Then, participants will be shown some “tricks” to drawing their own fanciful birds in the Fraktur style, as well as adapting patterns from original, historic works using light boards. They will then complete a small, 5×7 Fraktur bird. All materials are included, with enough to take home with you and continue creating once the workshop is over.

Ages 13-100 and all ability levels are welcome. Fraktur is for everyone!

Supplies needed: Students will need to bring their own watercolor palette or Emily will have watercolor kits that can be purchased from the instructor for $20. All other materials are included in the tuition.

Sign up online >>> https://pacrafts.org/events/fanciful-fraktur-birds-september-13/

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