TYPA invites those interested in books and calligraphy to take part in the 3 part calligraphic ex libris course! On the course you will get acquainted with ex libris history and different calligraphy styles. By the end of the course each participant will have a personal ex libris and a cliche to print it with.
Ex libris or a bookplate is a small print that is glued into the inside covers of books and claims ownership of said book. Traditionally an ex libris contains the book owner’s name, an illustration and the words “ex libris”. Calligraphy on the other hand is the art of beautiful handwriting which combined with an ex libris can add elegance and personality to it. During this course every participant will make a personal ex libris and get a cliche for printing it.
During the course you will learn:
- The history and traditions of ex libris
- Different calligraphy styles and techniques
- How to design your own individual ex libris
- How to print an ex libris the traditional way
The course will take place on three Saturdays — April 5th, April 12th and April 26th — and will last for a total of approximately 6 hours.
At the end of the second Saturday participants can choose whether they want to cut their ex libris out of lino by themselves or we will order a metal cliche of it. The cost of the cliche is not included in the course price and will cost a maximum of 20 euros.
The course is suitable for any experience level.
Price: 60€/50€*
*Discount applies to students up to age of 26, retired persons, persons with disability.
Register yourself to the course here!
Merike Tamm is an alumna of Tartu Art School and the Pallas University of Applied Sciences in Tartu, where she studied graphic design. She continued her studies in the master’s program for art education at the University of Tartu. In addition to working as a calligrapher at the University of Tartu, she also teaches calligraphy courses. She is a lettering artist who enjoys sharing her knowledge of calligraphy practice and the application of hand-written letter designs in various graphic works.
Merike developed a deep interest in ex libris art while studying at Villu Toots’ lettering school from 1982 to 1985. Since then, she has created numerous bookplates in a calligraphic style, executed using various printmaking techniques, including silkscreen printing, drypoint, and etching. She has also designed ex libris, envelopes, and postcards for relief printing clichés. Merike has been a long-time member of the Tartu Ex Libris Club.