CALLIGRAPHY SOUTHSCRIBES SUMMARY for MAY 2015
Workshops: The continuation of the Italic Lettering
Course is proceeding well with 8
participants. There have been no other bookings for future workshops at
this time, Meril will send out an email reminder and Gloria will encourage her
evening class to participate in Calliart and workshops.
The next workshop, Modern
Carolingian with Pat Moody, will be at the SUSS Club at Sutherland on the 20th
June 10am to 4pm.
Please consider booking in
for some workshops and attending the Calliart afternoons, it is your society
and we need
your support to keep it
viable.
Workshop Bookings: Please email your booking and payment information (including the code)
to Meril Bowyer at
meril@bowyer.com.au or post
to PO Box 714 Caringbah 1495. Direct debit details are available if you prefer
to pay electronically.
Magazine It was
decided that we would try to maintain a basic newsletter to go out bi- monthly,
with eg the presidents report, workshop information and reports and some
photos. Those without email will receive a hard copy as before. It is
anticipated that the first newsletter will be out in the first week of June.
This will only be sent to those who have renewed their membership
Membership: Our
current membership stands at 20 financial members and 5 life members. It is
pleasing to report that we have 3 new members, 2 from Pat’s Community College
class and one from Gloria’s Italic Lettering Course. However it is
disappointing that so far only 17 members have renewed their membership. Glenis
has sent reminders and membership renewal forms to those members who have not
as yet renewed their membership in the hope that they will do so. For those who do not renew their membership
this will be the last summary you will receive.
Social Activities: We have received an email from the Maritime Museum regarding the Mary
Rose Exhibition. The social secretary may consider organising a visit. More
details when they become available.
Hazelhurst Exhibition. This was a resounding success with many compliments,
such as “one of the best exhibitions I have ever seen” from one visitor and
similar. The subject seemed to strike a chord with many people. Fifteen
calligraphers produced 36 pieces of work which was a wonderful effort and 10
were sold. The President of the ASC mentioned what a great exhibition it was at
their committee meeting. A very big thank you to all those who worked so hard
to submit pieces and to “mind the shop” at the exhibition in spite of the
appalling weather on a couple of days.
We are putting in a
submission to move the exhibition to the Dragon’s Lair next year. There is a
possibility that we may be able to hang some extra pieces so keep thinking of
anything else you may wish to do.
Calliart: A
fun afternoon was had by all making paste paper with Kath McEwen. It was very
pleasing to see a new member and two guests who participated and another new
member who came in to meet us. A big thank you to Kath who spent a great deal
of time in meticulous preparation of all the materials.
Next Committee meeting: Saturday 13th June.
