Stop the Presses!

Dear Members and Followers,

Fresh from the presses to you is:

Postscript - October - November 2015
On Calligraphy by Alan Loney - the Guest Speaker at their 'Behind the Lines' exhibition. Is the writing in the wall for handwriting? Antony Funnell investigates. And workshop reports - Little Things and Fraktur.

 The Dancing Pen - Spring 2015 - No. 109
The official website for the Society was officially launched 7 August 2015 - calligraphytas.org.au
A review of their exhibition - 'The Word Around the Square Is .....' 2015
Christine Farmer takes the reader through the society's first Back to Basics - Foundational. Italic session in February 2016, should be just as interesting.
Recipe and technique for Paste Paper, the Milk and Ink effect, and Sumungasashi.

Colophon - September 2015 - Vol. 36. No. 4
With Vincent Jeanerot visiting the ASC, they publish a review of Vincent's workshop 'Perfect Peonies and Captivating Camellias!' The illustrations are exquisite. 2015 is the 800th Anniversary of the Magna Carta, so Margaret Layson writes about the copy she made for the committee touring schools and colleges around the country. Also included 'Introducing Ironshizuku Inks' and A Modern Batarde Script - Workshop by Lexie Arlington. 

November - Calliarts and Meeting

Dear Members and Followers,

November, the final meeting and calliarts for 2015. It would be great to see you at the meeting and if you cannot make that, then the calliarts afternoon with Glenis, ensures we will go out creatively for the year.

SWING CARD

Swing Cards give you the opportunity to recycle greeting cards.  There are a variety of patterns for these cards; the one I’m going to show you has a concertina insert.  I’m suggesting you use a Christmas theme, however you can use any theme you like depending on the picture/s you have.  For those of you who haven’t before used your calligraphy to address envelopes or write a verse for your hand made cards we will cover those as well.

Materials List:

·         A picture from a recycled card, postcard, scrapbooking paper, etc. up to but no larger than 8cm x 9cm.  The picture can be any shape but squares and rectangles are the easiest.

·         1 x sheet of A5 (21cm x approx. 15cm) card for the outer card, with grain running parallel to the short side, to match colours in picture.*

·         1 x sheet of A5 lighter weight card for the concertina insert, with grain running parallel to the short side.  The colour can be a contrast, complementary or the same colour as the outer card.*

·         Double sided tape (6mm wide is best) or UHU glue – whatever you like to use for gluing cardboard.

·         2 paper clips

·         Sticker strips and greetings for decoration (optional)

·         Cutting mat

·         Sharp cutting blade

·         Bone folder

·         Metal and plastic rulers

·         Lead Pencil

If you would like to address an envelope to go with your card bring your usual calligraphy gear.

* If you bring A4 sheets of cardboard you can make 2 cards.

All rights Reserved Glenis Sheather

All rights Reserved Glenis Sheather

16 June - Magna Carta - 800 Years and Still Going Strong

Dear Members and Followers,

Monday saw the Magna Carta turn 800 years old. Magna Carta meaning 'the Great Charter' - Latin, is a charter agreed by King John of England at Runnymede, near Windsor on June 15, 2015.

In the 21st century, four exemplifications of the original 1215 charter remain in existence, held by the British Library and the cathedrals of Lincoln and Salisbury.

And to think, it is still "alive" after 800 years without a computer needed!

Magna Carta

Armorial of the Earl of Southampton

Armorial of the Earl of Winchester

King John's Seal

Three of the five Armorials above Winchester

Thank you to Valerie for Photos.