Tim Noad is a popular international calligrapher, illuminator, heraldic artist and workshop tutor. He specialises in formal calligraphic and illuminated documents and presentation scrolls, mainly on calfskin vellum. Tim has produced a wide range of commission work for the Queen and organisations such as the HM College of Arms, Westminister Abbey, Royal Mint, HM Crown Office, etc. Examples of his work are in the Royal Collection, the Victoria and Albert Museum and the Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge, and have been exhibited at Lichfield Cathedral, Goldsmiths’ Hall and Watercolour at Tate Britain. More details and examples of Tim's work can be found on his website.
This two day workshop will introduce participants to a straightforward and original way of using colour balance and practical techniques in heraldic and letter illumination. The workshop is suitable for new and existing calligraphers and those interested in heraldry, illumination and gilding
Topics covered in the workshop will include; simple shields with heraldic charges, e.g. fleur de lys, rose, scallop shell and thistle will be explored with observations from nature and stylisation based on underlying geometric forms. Heraldic charges will then be freed from coat of arms and heraldry rules with ideas developed to create exciting illuminated designs to decorate a gilded Versals letter.
The workshop will take place on the 16th-17th November 2019 from 10am to 4pm at Glasgow Caledonian University with a fee of £100 for members of the Glasgow Scribes and visitors.
*image of Timothy Noad taken from his website.
