Introduction to Hebrew Calligraphy
A course by Allison Barclay (Avielah)

The Hebrew alphabet combines proportion and space to achieve beautiful and timeless letterforms. Hebrew scribe and soferet Allison Barclay uses it to create everything from wedding contracts to exhibition pieces. She became the first woman in 250 years to be certified to write the bible the ritual way and also teaches Hebrew lettering to others.

In this online course, she guides you through the process of writing the letters of this ancient yet contemporary language. Learn the fundamental techniques needed to create a short text in black ink using Hebrew Square Script, and point the vowels in gold. Discover the mystery of this fascinating language and preserve an ancient art form.

What is this course's project?

Recreate the 23rd Psalm in traditional Biblical Hebrew using black ink and point the vowels in gold.

Who is this online course for?

This course is for anyone with an interest in calligraphy and the Hebrew language.

Requirements and materials

No previous experience is necessary.

In terms of materials, you will need black ink (or a color of your choosing), a clear ruler, a slim mechanical pencil, gold gouache, a calligraphy pen, and other materials specified by the teacher in the course.

Course summary
  • Session Start 21/11/2024
  • Location Online
  • Duration 2h 45m

U1: Introduction

  • About Me
  • Influences

U2: Learning the Basics

  • Materials
  • The Hebrew Alphabet
  • Feeling the Bones of the Hebrew Alef-Bet
  • Spacing and Pacing: The Key to Beautiful Writing

U3: Composing the Text: Drawing Guidelines and Applying Ink

  • The Layout Draft
  • The Black Ink Layout 1
  • The Black Ink Layout 2
  • The Black Ink Layout 3
  • Working on the Vowels 1
  • Working on the Vowels 2

U4: Additional Tips

  • How to Use a Feather for Calligraphy
  • Advice for Furthering Your Practice

Final project

  • Introduction to Hebrew Calligraphy

Regular Price

AED370

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  • 14 lessons (2h 45m)
  • 20 additional resources (8 files)
  • Online and at your own pace
  • Audio: English
  • English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
  • Level: Beginner
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