As we near the end of the year, we take this opportunity to look back over some of the great workshops for 2014. Thank you to everyone for their photos.
The Year Is Nearly At an End
Dear Members and Followers,
As we near the end of the year, we take this opportunity to look back over some of the great workshops for 2014. Thank you to everyone for their photos.
As we near the end of the year, we take this opportunity to look back over some of the great workshops for 2014. Thank you to everyone for their photos.
2015 Calligraphy Calendar - Is Go
Dear Members and Followers,
Check out the exciting list of calligraphy courses we have planned for 2015, on our Workshops Page.
Make sure you have them marked in your diary!
Check out the exciting list of calligraphy courses we have planned for 2015, on our Workshops Page.
Make sure you have them marked in your diary!
November Meeting and Calliarts afternoon
Dear Members and Followers,
The November meeting will be held at the Sylvania Community Hall from 10am to 12pm, 8 November 2014, to be then followed by a special meeting to discuss changes to the constitution.
All are invited to the general meeting while only financial members can vote at the Special Meeting.
November's Calliarts afternoon - 1pm to 4pm - Personalised Gift or Christmas Tree Decoration.
Jan Armstrong will lead us through a Christmasy, Crafty afternoon.
Calli Pendants
Pendants range from 1”to 11/2 “ various shaped and coloured metal back
pendants suitable for a gift or to hang on your Christmas tree.
(You should finish all 3 inside an hour)
Kit supplied includes 3 pendants: $12
BYO Tools:
A sheet of your own calligraphy text on a coloured background or book page for fussy cutting
think small! pencil, scissors / blade / cutting mat, glossy magazine pages for gluing on.
Kit comprises: 3 metal backed pendants, chain to match, glass cover, use of fixative & Diamond
glaze glue.
Christmas Pudding - Tree Decoration
Kit supplied: $8 for 1x 45mm pudding
BYO Tools:
Ballpoint or marker pen, tweezers – to pick up sequins
PVA glue, old glossy magazine pages, 3 Jar lids or a muffin tray
darning needle.
Kit supplied comprises: bronze & white sequins, holly, ribbon, pins, poly ball
The November meeting will be held at the Sylvania Community Hall from 10am to 12pm, 8 November 2014, to be then followed by a special meeting to discuss changes to the constitution.
All are invited to the general meeting while only financial members can vote at the Special Meeting.
November's Calliarts afternoon - 1pm to 4pm - Personalised Gift or Christmas Tree Decoration.
Jan Armstrong will lead us through a Christmasy, Crafty afternoon.
Calli Pendants
Pendants range from 1”to 11/2 “ various shaped and coloured metal back
pendants suitable for a gift or to hang on your Christmas tree.
(You should finish all 3 inside an hour)
Kit supplied includes 3 pendants: $12
BYO Tools:
A sheet of your own calligraphy text on a coloured background or book page for fussy cutting
think small! pencil, scissors / blade / cutting mat, glossy magazine pages for gluing on.
Kit comprises: 3 metal backed pendants, chain to match, glass cover, use of fixative & Diamond
glaze glue.
Kit supplied: $8 for 1x 45mm pudding
BYO Tools:
Ballpoint or marker pen, tweezers – to pick up sequins
PVA glue, old glossy magazine pages, 3 Jar lids or a muffin tray
darning needle.
Kit supplied comprises: bronze & white sequins, holly, ribbon, pins, poly ball
Special Meeting - Changes to Constitution
Dear Members,
A Special Meeting has been called for Saturday 8 November 2014 to discuss changes to our Constitution. All financial members are requested to attend and vote on these changes.
The meeting will be held after the monthly meeting.
A Special Meeting has been called for Saturday 8 November 2014 to discuss changes to our Constitution. All financial members are requested to attend and vote on these changes.
The meeting will be held after the monthly meeting.
Layout With A Difference
Dear Members and Followers,
Full day workshop : 10 - 4pm tutor: Elaine Witton CODE : 14/FDWO4/EW
This workshop uses a very different and challenging approach to creating a layout for a finished piece. Come and experience a ‘mystery tour’, enjoying some fun on the way, and the end result being a piece you may like to frame.
Full day workshop : 10 - 4pm tutor: Elaine Witton CODE : 14/FDWO4/EW
This workshop uses a very different and challenging approach to creating a layout for a finished piece. Come and experience a ‘mystery tour’, enjoying some fun on the way, and the end result being a piece you may like to frame.
Copperplate Script
Dear Members and Followers,
Wednesdays 15th Oct – 19th Nov Copperplate Script
tutor: Glenis Sheather 6 week Lettering Workshop CODE: 14LCO4/GS
Wednesday 15/22/29 October, 5/12/19 November
Copperplate is an elegant script developed by the Writing Masters in England following the popularity of the lettering being used by lettering engravers in the 16th Century. Copperplate is a fine cursive hand written with a pointed nib using the pressure on, pressure off technique. This workshop is geared to beginner and intermediate levels.
Materials Required.
Bleedproof or bond layout pad (preferably A4 size), an elbow nib and holder (for beginners)* or an elbow holder and pointed nib of your choice, black non-waterproof Chinese ink, small water jar, HB pencil, ruler, eraser, folder with plastic display sleeves for handouts.
*Glenis will have a small supply of elbow nibs and holders for sale on the first night.
Wednesdays 15th Oct – 19th Nov Copperplate Script
tutor: Glenis Sheather 6 week Lettering Workshop CODE: 14LCO4/GS
Wednesday 15/22/29 October, 5/12/19 November
Copperplate is an elegant script developed by the Writing Masters in England following the popularity of the lettering being used by lettering engravers in the 16th Century. Copperplate is a fine cursive hand written with a pointed nib using the pressure on, pressure off technique. This workshop is geared to beginner and intermediate levels.
Materials Required.
Bleedproof or bond layout pad (preferably A4 size), an elbow nib and holder (for beginners)* or an elbow holder and pointed nib of your choice, black non-waterproof Chinese ink, small water jar, HB pencil, ruler, eraser, folder with plastic display sleeves for handouts.
*Glenis will have a small supply of elbow nibs and holders for sale on the first night.
Callig Collaging
Dear Members and Followers,
Saturday 11th October Callig Collaging
Calli Art 1-4pm tutor : Ronda Gaffey
Be inspired by the early 20h Century masters of collage ! In this afternoon of pure play we will be manipulating all those discarded pieces of lettering , textured and decorative paper to create calli
collages & the result will delight & amaze! Equipment :– usual kit as well as PVA glue, blade, tweezers, cutting mat, scissors , leftover bits ‘ n’ pieces & “found objects” – eg.,threads & feathers. Mountboard & cards supplied.
Saturday 11th October Callig Collaging
Calli Art 1-4pm tutor : Ronda Gaffey
Be inspired by the early 20h Century masters of collage ! In this afternoon of pure play we will be manipulating all those discarded pieces of lettering , textured and decorative paper to create calli
collages & the result will delight & amaze! Equipment :– usual kit as well as PVA glue, blade, tweezers, cutting mat, scissors , leftover bits ‘ n’ pieces & “found objects” – eg.,threads & feathers. Mountboard & cards supplied.
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| All rights remain with the Artist - Ronda Gaffey |
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| All rights remain with the Artist - Ronda Gaffey |
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