Why Handwriting Matters

Dear Members and Followers,

Here is a link to an interesting article on why handwriting matters:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/2012/oct/07/missing-ink-handwriting-art-hensher-extract

Latest from our Library

Dear Members and Followers,

We've just received two new magazines to the collection that are well worth a read:

'The Dancing Pen' from Tasmania featuring a workshop report about Gyounghee Lee's Treasure Box.

(Gyounghee used to be one of our members before moving to Melbourne).

'Colophon' features a retrospective on William Lai of Wills Quills, a report on Megan McDonald the guest artist at the ASC's Exhibition and workshops gone with Gemma Black and to come with Massimo Polello.

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.

Interesting Event

Iconic Australian Literary Manuscripts   In association with exhibition The Life of Patrick White, Maggie Patton, Manager of Original Materials, talks about a selection of manuscripts from The Mitchell Library's extensive collection. Works from Australia's literary giants, including Patrick White, Henry Lawson, Banjo Patterson, Ethel Turner and Miles Franklin, will be on display.

Time: 6:00pm-7:30pm Oct 04 Cost: $30 Numbers Limited to 15
Venue: State Library of NSW, Macquarie Street, Sydney
Bookings: State Library of NSW www.sl.nsw.gov.au/events/events_t.. (02)92731770

A Few More Responses

Who Are You?

Glenis Sheather

What Position/s do you hold at Calligraphy Southscribes?

Membership Secretary

How long have you been involved with Calligraphy?

11 Years

Why Calligraphy?

I have always been interested in writing.  At the risk of sounding positively ancient, the reason for that probably stems from learning to do “running writing” with dip pen, ink and slope card at primary school and then using dip pen and ink again for Pitman’s Shorthand when I did a Secretarial Course at Business College.

Favourite Hand and Why?

Copperplate.  Not only do I love its elegance, but once I get into a rhythm I find the “pressure-on-pressure-off” technique very relaxing.

Favourite Piece of Calligraphy Gear and Why?

My roll-up pen holders.  I like being able to place my pens in size order in their individual compartments.  Not only does it keep them safe, but it makes picking out the correct pen easier.

Most successful Calligraphy tip?

Calligraphy is not handwriting, rather you are drawing the letters, so take your time.

You would like to see Calligraphy Southscribes where in one year’s time?

I would like to see Calligraphy Southscribes have more members involved in our activities.

Who Are You?

Kay Pittman

What Position/s do you hold at Calligraphy Southscribes?

 Publicity Officer

How long have you been involved with Calligraphy?

 More years than I care to remember.

Why Calligraphy?

Always been interested in beautiful writing 

Favourite Hand and Why?

Uncial because you only need two guidelines 

Favourite Piece of Calligraphy Gear and Why?

Sheaffer cartridge pen, I always seem to go back to them, as it dries so quickly and rubbing out guidelines can be done so much quicker. 

Most successful Calligraphy tip? 

Use a candle on envelopes after writing, for waterproofing, to test try and hold under water. It works! But only if the ink is dry.

You would like to see Calligraphy Southscribes where in one year’s time? 

Still going

Workshop Fun

Have you been attending our workshops? No! Why Not? Look at all the fun you have missed out on!

Elaine's Versatile Uncial Workshop

One of the Masterpieces created in Elaine's class by Kath

The Results from Gloria's Brush Book Afternoon Workshop

And more

What fun!

See what fun you missed out on. Check out the workshop page for upcoming events.