SPRING 2008
Basics of Calligraphy
Where: Farmington High School Continuing Ed Program
Teacher: Charlene LeBeau
4 weeks, Thursday evenings 6:30 to 8:30
Starting March 8th
This is a beginners class where you'll learn how to use the steel pens and ink and different alphabets, starting with Uncial.
http://www.fpsct.org/page.cfm?p=6
An Introduction to the Art of Beautiful Writing (Beginner/Intermediate Level)
Where:
Amity High School in Woodbridge, CT
Teacher: Muffy German
Tues. eve 7-9 8 sessions begins March 4 $80
Registration: (203)397-4811 ext.8
This 8 week course will offer instruction in such basic "hands" as Roman Capitals, Foundational, Italic & Blackletter. Experienced students will work on individual projects & receive insrtuction in lettering styles of their choice. Emphasis will be on practical use of calligraphy to create cards, posters, invitations, broadsides & small books. Layout & design & use of color will be included.
Roundhand Script
Where:
Creative Arts Workshop in New Haven, CT
Teacher:Muffy German
Register online at www.creativeartsworkshop.org
Thurs. evenings, 6:30-9:00 6 sessions (March 20-April 24) $130 (members:$117)
Broaden your calligraphic repertoire with this graceful, flowing script. Instead of our familiar broad-edged nibs, we will use flexible pen points & a pressure & release technique. With its elegant twining curves, roundhand script is perfect for invitations, valentines & decorative flourishing. This course is also open to intermediate level students who would like guidance on individual projects.
Demonstration Night
Where: Farmington Library
Monday, March 17th, 7:00 pm
FREE & open to the public
DETAILS
Introduction to Calligraphy
Where: North Granby
Teacher: Debby Reelitz
6 weeks, Saturday mornings
March 29; April 5, 12, 19, 28; May 3; instruction from 10 am to noon
The course will introduce the fundamentals of the foundational lettering style, writing with a metal nib, working with color & more. We will also create a Japanese-style book that highlights the techniques learned in class. This is an excellent class for young students, adults and teenagers.
www.letteringdesign.com
Lettering on Backgrounds
Where: North Granby
Teacher: Debby Reelitz
6 weeks, Wednesday evenings
March 26; April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Instruction from 7:00 to 9:00 pm.
In this course students will create a wide variety of backgrounds, including watercolors, paste papers even gold leaf. Then the students will explore the tips and techniques of lettering on these and other surfaces. Students will also be given the opportunity to bring in surfaces & backgrounds of their choosing to discuss lettering on those surfaces. (glass, fabric, rocks, wood, etc). This class is designed for students that have taken at least one calligraphy course. Cost: $120 class fee; $15 materials fee to the instructor.
www.letteringdesign.com
WORKSHOP
Watercolor with Painting and Words
Where: Stonington, CT
Teacher: Barbara Close of California
Saturday April 26th - Sunday April 27th
9:00am - 4:00pm
Cost for members: $100. Cost for non-members: $105.
Grange Lodge Hall in Stonington (Rt 234, exit 91 off I-95)
Checks made payable to Mysticalligraphers.
Send to Maureen Gilardi 38 Russell St. Mystic, CT 06355.
Checks are due by meeting on April 16th. Questions: E-mail blrpen@99main.com
Calligraphic Tune Up
Where: Creative Arts Workshop in New Haven, CT
Teacher:Muffy German
Thurs. evenings, 6:30-9:00 6 sessions (May 1-June 5) $130 (members: $117)
Register online at www.creativeartsworkshop.org
This short course is designed for beginning/intermediate level calligraphers. Students are invited to bring samples of their work (practice sheets or finished art) for critique. They may choose to work on individual projects, receive instruction in new lettering styles or refine their facility with old ones.
ENGRAVING
Where: Unionville, CT (a section of Farmington)
Date: Saturday & Sunday, May 17 & 18, 2008
Teacher: Gerald Moscato from Chicago IL
Sponsored by the Conn Valley Calligraphers
This class is open to calligraphers & non-calligraphers alike. Learn, discover and have fun in the exciting world of hand-engraving taught by Gerald Moscato. You will learn to put your talents on a glass, tile or metal surface. This is a bargain of a way to try engraving, Ken Brown's engraving workshop costs $1999!
Cost: Members $160; Nonmembers $175
DEADLINE to sign up! March 26th
DETAILS
ONGOING
Where: Noank
Teacher: Jane Schmidt
classes are ongoing: 860-536-7364
Calligraphy Instruction
Mondays, 3:00 to 5:00 pm, ongoing
Students receive individual attention, so several skill levels can be accomodated.
Altered Books
Tuesdays, 7:00 to 9:00 pm, ongoing |
