Fraktura March 6-10, 2024 Retreat Registration

GOTHIC FRAKTUR RETREAT
The Practice, Skill-Building & Variations

MARCH 6 - 10, 2024 (Wednesday - Sunday)

Inspired by the work of late German calligraphers Hans Schreiber and Hanns Thaddeus Hoyer, Viktor has developed his own approach to building up double-stroked letters, with an individual, one-stroke-at-a-time technique (verses using a scroll pen).

The intention of this technique requires control and identifying the details of each letter, where to start and end each stroke and conscientious spacing.

This retreat begins with an introduction to classic Fraktur calligraphy.
Viktor's personal version of this Gothic hand is inspired by the work of Hermann Zapf and Claude Mediavilla, in addition to the influences and teachings of contemporary master, John Stevens.

The retreat environment offers plenty of enriching time to study, practice and become familiar and comfortable with the Fraktur hand. Viktor will help students of any ability level build their confidence as they explore his approach in making double-stroked letterforms and apply exercises, to reinforce and strengthen their progress.

Through a series of demonstrations throughout the retreat, Viktor will work with different tools which expand the character of strokes in this script.

Participants have the option of lettering on fabric, in addition to a special session on Embossing - Lettering with Subtle Elegance.

Students will be encouraged to create final pieces using their choice of the skills and methods learned during the week.

IN-PERSON RETREAT FORMAT & TUITION

Check-in Wednesday, March 6, 2024; 3:00pm - 5:00pm

The Fraktura retreat with Viktor Kams officially begins with dinner on Wednesday evening at 5:00pm, followed by an evening session with introductions, retreat overview and first exercises.

Each day thereafter, begins with breakfast, morning session, lunch, afternoon session, dinner, continuing with an optional Open Studio time in the evening.
Open Studio provides participants the opportunity to work on their lettering skills and receive one-on-one time with Viktor.

The final day, Sunday, March 10th, begins with an early morning session, brunch, late morning session, and ends with clean up by 3:00pm.

All registered participants receive a complete schedule along with email and text updates.

TUITION
The cost to attend this 4-day retreat is only $899 for Single Occupancy, $769 for Double Occupancy* and $669 for Commuting Participants.

Registrations are filled on a first-paid-first-served basis.
Due to classroom and sleeping room space constraints, this retreat is limited to 12 participants and is expected to fill quickly with a waiting list.

*In the event no roommate is available pair with Double Occupancy registration - Single Occupancy rate applies.

VENUE & ACCOMMODATIONS
Nazareth Retreat Center
1814 Egyptian Way
Grand Prairie, TX 75050

Located in a peaceful setting, this non-smoking facility with comfortable accommodations and home-cooked meals is conveniently located on 25 acres within 7 miles of both DFW and Dallas Love Field airports.

The Center is located adjacent to the convent and home of the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth. Nazareth Retreat Center is sponsored and operated by the Sisters and features beautifully landscaped grounds including a private lake, patios, sitting areas, and free parking.

Students are welcome to attend morning mass at the chapel before class time.

Private rooms include 1 or 2 single beds, a private bathroom and complimentary WIFI internet. There is no television in the rooms.

Please name your roommate or we will do our best to pair your compatibilities.
You must have a roomate for the Double-Occupancy rate.

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SNAIL MAIL BONUS
Register online to secure your space. Send a hand-lettered, decorated envelope to qualify for our decorated lettering envelope contest with prizes via USPS for the Creative Envelope Snail Mail Contest.
Prizes will be awarded to the most popular by vote of the class.

CONTEST RULES
Address must be legible.
Your name and return address must appear on the back of the envelope.
Envelopes must include hand lettering, skilled art elements.
No stickers. Any size #10 business or smaller is acceptable. Entry MUST arrive by March 2, 2024. REQUEST HAND STAMP to avoid USPS reader rejection) OR BRING your decorated envelope with you. Send your decorated envelope to:
Texas Lettering Arts Council
PO Box 3126, Coppell, TX
75019.

Envelope art becomes the property of TXLAC and may be published in the next issue of the Pony Express Decorated Envelope booklet.

ABOUT VIKTOR
Viktor Kams

Víctor Fernández better known as “Mr. Kams” or “Viktor Kams” is a calligrapher, graphic designer and tattoo artist born in 1980 in Madrid, Spain.

With a background as a graffiti writer since the age of 12, he had an early love for written and drawn letters.

After studying graphic design in England in the early 2000s, he began exploring opportunities in the field of lettering. He was introduced to calligraphy around 2008 and has since studied with renowned calligraphers such as Claude Mediavilla, Ricardo Rousselot, Luca Barcellona, Yves Letterme, and Carl Rohrs. Viktor's work has been exhibited and he has received awards for his designs.

Viktor is also available for interesting projects and commissions in calligraphy, lettering, and tattoo art.

For more information about Viktor Kams, you can visit his Instagram profile, where he shares photos and videos of his work: Viktor Kams Instagram.

ARRIVE A DAY EARLY FOR

Chaos & Harmony
An Introduction To Lettering with
Ruling Pens
with Viktor Kams

March 5, 2024
Grand Prairie, TX

This one-day workshop
is prior to the retreat.

For more information visit
Chaos & Harmony

Retreat participants may also add this extra day for only $25.
One-Day Workshop
Regular Tuition $55 In Person
Tuesday, 5 MAR 2024
10:00am - 3:00pm

Workshop is held in a different location than the retreat
Nazareth Retreat Center
1814 Egyptian Way, Grand Prairie, TX 75050

Separate registration for this class required.
Completed-Paid Retreat Registrations receive a discount code.

CANCELLATION
& REFUND POLICY
There are no refunds for this in-person retreat unless, in the unlikely event this course is cancelled.

All fees must be received within 5 days of registration or space is forfeited to waitlist recipients.

If your plans change, a refund is only possible (less $100 administrative fee) when there is someone on the waiting list who can fill your spot.

In the event of illness, tuition (less $100 administrative fee) can be applied to another TXLAC sponsored event or workshop. Sorry, no refunds are possible.

Seating is limited to 12 students on a first-paid-first-served basis.

Fraktura Supply List
DOWNLOAD PDF with BRUSH COMPARISON CHART HERE

*Broad edge nibs of different sizes 2mm to 5mm (Brause, Speedball or both other nibs like Mitchell or similar are fine too).
*Automatic pens, Pilot Parallel pens and scroll pens might be helpful too.
Flat brushes, different sizes from #6 (4.8mm or 6/32") up to #14 (12.7mm 1/2") or #16 (14.2mm 9/16"). Winsor & Newton, Raphael Kaerell flat, Manet Galaxy or similar are good but do not necessarily have to be those brands.
Other tools: Folded or Ruling pens and Pointed Nibs of your choice are optional but can be helpful
*Paper for Practice - 14" x 17" pad/sheets of Strathmore Drawing paper or kraft paper.
*Paper for Final work - 2 sheets of quality paper such as Arches or Saunders watercolor, or similar.
*Walnut or Sumi ink (either liquid or ink stick)
Xacto knife #11 & Cutting Board

18" Ruler
Mechanical Pencil or Pencil & sharpener
Gouache and/or watercolours also work well (Winsor & Newton, Schmincke)
*Acrylic ink of your choice.
*Brushes for mixing
*Palettes or dishes for mixing media
Container for water
*Optional a large piece or two of fabric (preferably cotton) to write on with brush and acrylic ink. An apron or T-shirt can also do.

* AVAILABLE for purchase
at the retreat.
Angie's Art Shop featuring supplies like Strathmore pads, walnut ink, pens, watercolor. brushes and more will be available at the retreat. If you would like to place an order for your supplies or something specific please email angiev@txlac.org. Your supplies will be waiting for you at the retreat.

COMPLETE REGISTRATION BELOW
Limted to 12 Participants

So sorry! this retreat is full but you can get on the waitlist HERE. We may be able to accommodate one or two more people or if someone cancels.

Full Name*

First NameLast Name

E-mail*

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Phone Number*

Address*

Street Address

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CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

FOOD ALLERGIES & DIET PREFERENCE*

Example: "None" or "Gluten Free" or "No Dairy"

EMERGENCY CONTACT*

Name

EMERGENCY CONTACT PHONE*

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Roommate Preference

List Roommate's Name - Applies to Double-Room Occupancy ONLY

Other

Name Badge*

How you wish your name to appear on your badge.

Transportation*

Driving to Fraktura RetreatFlying into (Dallas Fort Worth Airport) DFWFlying into (Dallas Love Field) DAL

Both airports are about a 20 minute Uber or Taxi ride to NRC. Participants are responsible for transportation to NRC. Please send your Arrival and Departure flight numbers, flight times and Airport to angie@txlac.org and we will do our best to pair you with another to share a ride.

Retreat Payment Options:
Zelle®, Paper check or PayPal/Debit/Credit card (convenience fees apply).

CURRENT AVAILABILTY
This retreat is sold out. However, if you are interested in attending this rare, once-in-a-lifetime retreat with Viktor Kams, we can change the current available registration from Single/Private room to a Double Occupancy.

Contact Angie ASAP via text at 214-957-1736.

Fraktura Retreat Tuition Options

SINGLE OccupancyIncludes classroom space, table and chair, goodie bag, shared instruction, community supplies, meals (3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 4 dinners and 1 brunch), coffee breaks and 4 nights overnight accommodations with a private bathroom.

$899.00 Quantity

DOUBLE OccupancyIncludes classroom space, table and chair, goodie bag, shared instruction, community supplies, meals (3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 4 dinners and 1 brunch), coffee breaks and 4 nights overnight accommodations with a private bathroom - shared with another person). If no roommate is available pair with your registration - Single Occupancy rate applies.

$769.00 Quantity

CommuterIncludes classroom space, table and chair, goodie bag, shared instruction, community supplies, meals (3 lunches, 4 dinners and 1 brunch) and coffee breaks.

$669.00 Quantity

Total

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Payment Types*

Transfer funds via Zelle® (Preferred)Mail Paper Check for full amount due within 5 days of online registration - Send to TXLAC - PO Box 3126, Coppell, TX 75019.PayPal/Credit card Single Occupancy. A $35 processing fee applies for a total of $934.PayPal/Credit card Double Occupancy. A $35 processing fee applies for a total of $804.PayPal/Credit card Commuter. A $35 processing fee applies for a total of $704.

Please download the Retreat Registration Packet in your confirmation email.