PXL-MAD & READSEARCH Workshops 2025
For type designers of all levels: get up to par with the latest tech in two intensive Glyphs workshop days, powered by PXL-MAD and READSEARCH institute.
Participants receive an extended trial license and can purchase their own full license at a discount.
Workshop Day 1: Shaping
Thursday 4 December 2025
9:30 – 17:30 (incl. breaks)
DAG 1: Vormen opbouwen
Van de eerste lijn tot een evenwichtig geheel: oefen hoe je sterke, harmonische letters opbouwt.
- Béziers mooi en juist tekenen
- Vormen in harmonie brengen
- Vormen hergebruiken via componenten
- Handige tips, scripts en plugins om vlotter te werken
DAY 1: Building Shapes
From the first stroke to a balanced whole: practice how to build strong, harmonious letters.
- Drawing Béziers neatly and correctly
- Bringing shapes into harmony
- Reusing shapes through components
- Handy tips, scripts, and plugins to work more efficiently
Where?
PXL-MAD School of Arts
Campus Elfde Linie Hasselt, building C
Elfde-Liniestraat 25, B-3500 Hasselt
Who?
Ann Bessemans
Kevin Bormans
Rainer Erich Scheichelbauer
For Whom?
Suitable for all digital designers. Some experience with vectors useful but not required. Max 32 participants in person, online participation also possible.
How Much?
- EUR 150 for both days, EUR 90 for a single day
- EUR 90 for PXL-MAD alumni and students
- free for currently enrolled PXL-MAD students
(Payment is processed at the workshop.)
Language
English, explanations and questions also in Dutch and French
Prerequisites
Bring your MacBook with Glyphs 3 preinstalled.
Registration
Send an e-mail to res at glyphsapp dot com.
PXL studenten: graag Ann Bessemans contacteren.
Workshop Day 2: Interpolation
Friday 5 December 2025
9:30 – 17:30 (incl. breaks)
DAG 2: Interpolatie en variabele lettertypes
Van eerste opzet tot afgewerkte variabele familie: leer hoe je vlot en precies kan interpoleren.
- Een familie opzetten in Glyphs en interpoleren
- Compatibiliteit bereiken of herstellen
- Speciale manieren om te interpoleren
- Interpolatiefouten opsporen en vermijden
- Statische én variabele fontfamilies exporteren
- Fonts testen binnen én buiten Glyphs
DAY 2: Interpolation and Variable Fonts
From initial setup to a finished variable family: learn how to interpolate smoothly and accurately.
- Set up a font family in Glyphs and interpolate
- Achieve or restore compatibility
- Special interpolation techniques
- Detect and avoid interpolation errors
- Export static and variable font families
- Test fonts inside and outside Glyphs
Where?
PXL-MAD School of Arts
Campus Elfde Linie Hasselt, building C
Elfde-Liniestraat 25, B-3500 Hasselt
Who?
Ann Bessemans
Kevin Bormans
Rainer Erich Scheichelbauer
For Whom?
Intended as follow-up for day 1. Otherwise: some experience with font engineering or type design useful. Max 32 participants in person, online participation also possible.
How Much?
- EUR 150 for both days, EUR 90 for a single day
- EUR 90 for PXL-MAD alumni and students
- free for currently enrolled PXL-MAD students
(Payment is processed at the workshop.)
Language
English, explanations and questions also in Dutch and French
Prerequisites
Bring your MacBook with Glyphs 3 preinstalled.
Registration
Send an e-mail to res at glyphsapp dot com.
PXL studenten: graag Ann Bessemans contacteren.
