Decorated Borders:
Renaissance Vines
WITH MASTER PENMAN HARVEST CRITTENDEN
How this will work:
- This is a prerecorded class.
- You will have instant access upon registering.
- Includes closed captioning in English, Spanish, French, Italian, German, Chinese, and Japanese (others by request).
- All handouts, links and recordings are found in the course portal.
- Includes ongoing access to the Student Artboard, our community forum.
What you'll learn:
Learn the fundamentals of creating beautiful borders that add dimension and visual interest to your calligraphic pieces.
Harvest will break down the steps of creating vining borders typical of the 15th century.
Pssst, Professional Calligraphers! This is a great way to add value to your commissioned pieces!
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Who is this for:
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Calligraphers who want to enhance their work with elegant, decorative borders
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Artists interested in learning 15th-century vining border techniques
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Students ready to explore composition beyond letterforms
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Professional calligraphers looking to add value to commissioned pieces
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Anyone who enjoys learning timeless techniques at their own pace
Self-paced. Full year access. All skill levels are welcome.
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LESSON MODULES
With 15 bite-size lessons across two modules, guiding you through the structure, composition, and painting techniques of Renaissance vineā€“style decorated borders.
Module 1 ā€” Foundations & Structure (7 videos):
- Historical examples and design references
- Understanding grounding points and central focus
- Core decorative elements and wrapping structures
- Building balanced vine compositions
- Adapting and modifying sample patterns
Module 2 ā€” Painting & Finishing Techniques (8 videos):
- Overview of white vine construction
- Painting the vine, leaves, and florals
- Applying and finishing gold details
- Adding dimension with drop shadows
- Painting jewels and ornamental accents
About Harvest:
IAMPETH Certified Master Penman Harvest Crittenden is the owner of Acorn Arts and Director of the Spencerian Saga. Highly esteemed in the international calligraphy community, Harvest has more than 30 years experience as a professional artist and instructor.
@masterpenman
LearnCalligraphy.com classes are hosted by Kestrel Montes.Ā Aside from serving her own clients, Kestrel is perhaps better known for creating innovative tools and resources for the calligraphy community. Kestrel's own success as a professional artist paired with her Master's Degree in Educational Leadership, gives her a unique skill set to create quality educational opportunities and enhance professional community building.
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