Dear Members and Followers,
In the southern hemisphere spring has sprung and in keeping with this month of colour, our calligraphy challenge is flowers and colour.
Enjoy!
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| Patricia Moody |
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| Penny Laver |
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| Valerie Keevers |
Hold That Thought - Calligraphic Travel Challenge
Dear Members and Followers,
Thinking about travelling then hold that thought as we are now off to the northern hemisphere with our latest pieces.
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| Glenis Sheather |
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| Valerie Keevers |
Come Fly with Me - Travel Challenge
Dear Members and Followers,
As Sydney's lockdown is extended another month, our members have taken up our calligraphy challenge and written (and in some cases even illustrated) the places they would like to visit when we can.
So this weekend, where ever you are, enjoy our trips around the world by some talented artists.
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| Nerida Costi |
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| Patricia Moody |
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| Penny Laver |
Travelling in Lockdown
Dear Members and Followers,
Yes, you read correctly, travelling in lockdown.
We were given the challenge of creating a piece calligraphically of a place we would like to visit and what we would do or see there.
While we cannot travel at the moment we can sure dream about it, here are our first trips:
Janyne Walker
Calliarts - July - Using Your Calligraphy
Dear Members and Followers,
In this Mini workshop we will be looking at the “Steps and Stairs” of creating
a finished piece of calligraphic art, whether it is a book mark, envelope or
short stories.
Please bring your usual gear plus some coloured Textas/Duopens/pencils
etc. You will also need a subject piece: eg poem, event poster, card topic or a quote of
more than six words etc. A relaxed afternoon is assured as you will be playing with ideas.
An invitation to join Gloria for a relaxed afternoon using Calligraphy
as an excuse to enjoy an afternoon among friends and a chance to
show our skills as scribes.
Where: Sylvania Community Hall, Canberra Road, Sylvania
When: Saturday 10 July, 2021
Time: 1pm to 4pm
Cost: $15.00
Bookings Essential: Email southscribes@yahoo.com.au for bookings and payment details.
Weaving Some Calligraphy Magic - Calliarts for June
Dear Members and Followers,
While it may be cold outside, we haven't stopped bringing you another exciting Calliarts afternoon, this time with Glenis Sheather, who will be taking us through the fun of Weaver Script.
When we consider the use of pointed pens we immediately think of Copperplate and its variations. However, a pointed pen can be used for many more scripts and one of these is Weaver Script. This fun script was designed by American calligrapher, the late Gwen Weaver. The script has only 26 letters (no capitals) so can be easily leant in a three-hour workshop. The aim of this Calliarts is to have a fun and relaxing afternoon playing with some interesting letters.
Materials List:
Pointed nibs - either straight nibs in an oblique holder or an elbow nib
in a straight holder
Layout pad
Plastic ruler
HB or 2B pencil
Ink or gouache of your choice
Usual Calligraphy gear
When - Saturday June 12 2021 - 1pm to 4pm
Tutor - Glenis Sheather
Where - Sylvania Community Hall, Canberra Road, Sylvania
Cost - $15.00
Bookings - Essential - please email southscribes@yahoo.com.au to book and payment details.
Forget Cooler Days - Italic is All the Go this May
Dear Members and Followers,
This May we are diving into Italic with Patricia Moody for both a Calliarts and a Workshop. Patricia is renowned for her Italic calligraphy works so take advantage of these days.
Calliart; Getting to grips with Italic - Saturday 8 May 2021
This will not be a structured afternoon dealing with all of the many problems individual scripts can present. Rather it will be a few hours of revision, with maybe a variation or two for those who might want to hone some rusty pen skills. Or, a basic beginners guide to letterform, pen angles, X heights etc for members new to the Italic hand.
There will be no pressure to achieve a finished piece during our 3 hours together, instead it will be a few hours spent among friends while playing with pen and ink.
Materials List: Bring whatever you have, or feel comfortable using. Larger pens, ie Speedball no 2 or even double pencils for the less experienced. A3 layout pad, eraser, ruler, pencil, and either ink or paint of your choice. (If the latter, don’t forget a mixing palette & brushes, water jar and rags/ paper towel)
When: 8 May 2021
Time: 1pm to 4pm
Where: Sylvania Community Hall, Canberra Road, Sylvania NSW
Cost: $15.00 - payment before the afternoon via direct deposit
Bookings: Essential - email southscribes@yahoo.com.au to book and banking details.
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