Roundels

Dear Members and Followers,

A Roundel is a design formed using the circle as its basic shape. It is used in many crafts - garden , wallpaper , architecture and anywhere design is required . Calligraphic letters lend themselves to this shape and we will be looking at some famous and complicated examples then completing some simple designs of our own. Bring your pens, ink, compass, ruler, pencil, eraser, usual bond paper
for practice and a nice piece of A4 paper in case you make a masterpiece.
Helen suggests looking at Sheila Waters’ work – for some beautiful Roundels.
Saturday 13 September 2014 - 1pm to 4pm.

All rights remain with the artist - Helen Warren

Meeting and Calliarts

Dear Members and Followers,

Saturday 9th August is our next meeting from 10am to 12pm. All input from our members is always greatly appreciated. From 1pm to 4pm is our Calliarts time with this month being quill cutting. Brush up or learn, beginners and more experienced welcomed. Or just practice your calligraphy. All welcome.
 Quill Cutting:
If Vellum is the ultimate surface for a Calligrapher to write on, so a Quill is the ultimate tool to do the writing with. This mini workshop will allow you to cure, cut, and shape your very own writing instrument, straight from the middle ages. I will supply the feathers, but you need to bring:
A small cutting mat. A craft knife with snap off blades (please not a cheap flimsy one, but something a bit more substantial, although not as heavy as a Stanley knife) A crochet hook. Dry & empty aluminium drink can. Tin snips or scissors.

Meeting and Saturday Afternoon Workshop

Dear Members and Followers,

Don't forget Saturday 12th April is the next committee from 10am to 12pm, all welcome. Following this, one our members Penny will be taking us through creating Japanese cards from 1pm to 4pm.

See our latest magazine or contact Valerie on secretary@calligraphysouthscribes.com for the materials list.

Put It in Your Diary

Hello Members and Followers,

If you are organising your 2014 diaries now or soon remember to record the following dates:

Back to Basics - Saturday - 1 February 2014 - 1pm to 4pm with Gloria Scott. If you are interested in beginning Calligraphy or feel the need to review, this afternoon workshop is just for you. Gloria will really get us back to basics and introduce potential calligraphers to the basic knowledge that you need to know to begin your calligraphy travels. While those more experience may benefit with a refresher before the new calligraphy year starts.

Uncial - Wednesday - 12 February 2014 to 19 March 2014 -7pm to 9pm with Cathy Sayer. A relaxed six weeks learning the Uncial hand which is great for beginners as an introduction to Calligraphy. More experienced calligraphers are welcome to perfect this hand and pick up some hints and help along the way.
 

Talk - Painted Portals

Dear Members and Followers,

Painted Portals: Medieval Illuminated Manuscripts, their Makers and Readers

Presented by National Library of Australia

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Event Details

Where

Conference Room
Level 4
National Library of Australia
Parkes Place
Canberra
ACT 2600

When

Monday 2 Dec 2013 from 6:00pm to 7:00pm (Australia/Canberra)

Closing date

Monday 2 Dec 2013 6:00pm (Australia/Canberra) 

 https://register.eventarc.com/view/18820/talk-painted-portals-medieval-illuminated-manuscripts-their-makers-and-readers

Supporting Local Arts Groups

Fall in Love with Handmade Paper - Woodies Fair Oyster Bay 2-3 November 2013

Event Info:
Southern Papermakers with their scrumptious supplies of hand made paper for you art needs. Paper Art, Cards, Books, sculptures and more, will be at the Oyster Bay Woodturners Fair on Sat 2 & Sun 3 Nov at The Cubby House, Como Rd (near Scylla Rd) Oyster Bay. 9.30 - 4pm. Toys furniture, sculptures. (Their craftsmen may be able to make items to support your art)
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Fusion

Dear Members and Followers,

Elaine Witton has sent this information for our interest - looks like a visit to me!

An Exhibition of 20 & 3D Artworks

Using Handmade Paper by members of Primrose Paper Arts

Palm House TheRoyal Botanic Gardens Sydney

2llhAugust to 1st September2013

Open Daily 1Dam- 4pm

Opening: 2:00pm,Sun August25th, 

 by LizWilliamson,Master Weaver, Associate Professor,  

Head of School of Design Studies, COFA,UNSW

 PRIMROSE•                PAPER ARTS

PrimrosePark Art & Craft Centre,a North Sydney Council com1111nity centre

The Latest News - Is Big!

Dear Members and Followers,

You just don't want to miss this!

P.S. The heading is by Valerie and the artwork by Gloria.

Upcoming Workshops

Dear Members and Followers,

Don't forget to contact Meril about booking into our upcoming workshops.

Cronulla Exhibtion Workshop - July 13 2013
A second opportunity to come along and work on your exhibition pieces, receive help or ask questions.

Miniatures - August 10 - Tutor - Elaine Witton
Do you usually work in a large format and feel like a change?
This workshop will show you how to use creative techniques to produce contemporary miniatures. You will see how a small piece of work can have a big impact!

Mark This in Your Diary

Dear Members and Followers,

We have just added the next six week Lettering Course details to our Workshops page.

Stop Press - News Update

Dear Members and Followers,

Just a quick entry with some updates.

1st March - last day to submit a name for our exhibition about the Sutherland Shire at Cronulla Central. Email Valerie or Patricia with your entry.

9th March - Our AGM - we need you - can you help!

20th April - Working Day for the Cronulla Central exhibition at our usual hall meeting place.

Exhibition of Interest

Dear Members and Followers,

The SH Ervin Gallery at The Rocks NSW has a new exhibition starting starting on 15th February until 17 march 2013 entitled 'Capturing Flora'. Might be worth checking visiting! More details http://www.shervingallery.com.au/

Workshop Page Update

Dear Members and Followers,

Please visit the Workshop Page to see what's happening this year!

Late Announcement

Greetings Members,

Owing to an additional grant from Sutherland Shire Council we are able to offer an evening lettering course for next term. As this was too late to be added  to our December newsletter the details are below.

Script: Foundational 

Tutor: Gloria Scott

Date: commencing Wednesday 20th February for 6 weeks

Time: 6.30pm – 9pm

Venue: Community Hall, Sylvania 

Fee: $100 members, $120 non members. 

Foundational is a very useful script to have in you repertoire so those of you who have not done it I encourage you to give it a go. 

Also a reminder about our day time course in Uncial commencing 13th February, details in the newsletter. 

For enrolments/enquiries plaver@monte.nsw.edu.au

Have You Booked?

Dear Members,

Don't forget to book for our Rhonda Ayliffe's Workshop on 17 and 18 November. It is not too late and from experience I can promise, you will have a great time and learn lots.

 Works completed by Glenis in a previous workshop

Saturday Workshop Change

Dear Members and Followers,

Please be aware that the October Saturday afternoon workshop has now been swapped with the November Saturday afternoon workshop.

Questions and requirements please see your magazine or email us.

Calligraphy Exhibition Opening

Don't forget -

To join us for our official exhibition opening on Saturday 30 June 2012 at 2pm.

Hazelhurst Art Gallery (see official invite below)

As heard on ABC Radio and seen in Daily Telegraph

Exhibition - Scripts & Scribes for all Seasons

Saturday 16th June was the last day to submit your entry forms for our latest exhibition. We hope you didn't forget.

Scripts & Scribes For All Seasons - Invite

Scripts & Scribes For All Seasons - Come Join Us!

CSS Workshop Calendar Date Change

Please note the change of date from the 9th to 16th June for our June CSS meeting due to the Queen's Birthday long weekend.