The Making of Folded Boxes

Dear Members and Followers,

The calliarts for May sees us making boxes that you will be able to eventually calligraphy on. The afternoon is run by box maker extraordinaire Kath McEwen.

You will need:

2 Pieces per box each, of 150 – 180 gsm card for each proposed box, ranging in size

from A6 to about A4

Cutting Board

Metal Ruler (in Cm)

Pencil, Eraser

Bone Folder

UHU good quality glue

Plastic coated paper clips

Metal scorer (or bone folder) a dead biro works well.

Sharp Craft Knife

Scissors

Old glossy magazines for glue-paper to throw away.

We will be at Sylvania Community Hall, Canberra Rd, Sylvania from 1 - 4pm. May 13th 2017

Cost $10.00.

Remember to bring your coffee or tea cup with you if you would like afternoon tea.

State Library New South Wales and Carrying Tradition in a Digital World with Denis Brown

Dear Members and Followers,

If you are in Sydney this should be interesting.


http://www.sl.nsw.gov.au/events/carrying-tradition-digital-world-denis-brown

And the Winner Is ......

Dear Members and Followers,

Members of Calligraphy Southscribes did very well at this year's Royal Easter Show. Congratulations everyone, all that hard work paid off!

Western Calligraphy Novice - 1st Prize - Felicity Scott

Western Calligraphy Novice - 3rd Prize -Vesna Mircevski

Western Calligraphy Open Traditional - 1st Prize - Gloria Scott

 

Western Calligraphy Open Traditional - Highly Commended - Valerie Keevers

Western Calligraphy Open - Contemporary - Highly Commended - Ronda Gaffey