Paper, Scissors, Rock - Calligraphy Exhibition - Gallery on Track Goulburn

 Dear Followers,

Come join us for our October 2025 exhibition and various workshops.

Opening 1pm Saturday 4th October 2025

 Uncial with Cathy Sayer – Saturday 4 October - 10am to 3pm

Bookings close – 27 September 2025 – Minimum of 6 people for the class to run.

 Uncial is a great hand to have in your skill set as the opportunities to use Uncial are endless, cards,   wrapping paper, etc. 

Participants in this class, will need blank paper (computer paper or a bleed-proof   A4 pad), ruler, pencil, eraser, coloured pencils, and a couple of sheets of tracing paper.

Most importantly an Artline Calligraphy Pen 3.0mm (available from Officeworks https://www.officeworks.com.au/shop/officeworks/p/artline-241-calligraphy-pen-3-0mm-black-pe124301

Weaver Style Writing workshop with Glenis Sheather - Sunday 5 October - 10am to 3pm

Bookings close – 28 September 2025 – Minimum of 6 people for the class to run.

This lettering is my monoline variation of Weaver Script, which is based on the script designed by American calligrapher, the late Gwen Weaver.  There are only 26 letters in this script (no capitals) so can be easily learnt in a four-hour workshop and is suitable for all skill levels.  The aim of the workshop is to have fun playing with some interesting letters, which can then be used to create a small piece of work.

Participants should bring with them the following:

Fine liner/s, such as Staedtler pigment liner, Stabilo point, Unipin, etc. in sizes between 0.1 - 0.5.

A4 layout pad or A4 computer paper

A sheet of tracing paper

HB pencil

Plastic ruler

Coloured pencils (optional)

Vivacious Versals Workshop with Valerie Keevers - Saturday 25 October - 10am to 4pm

Bookings close – 17 October 2025 – Minimum of 6 people for the class to run.

Versals are the capital letters that were used to begin a new chapter or paragraph in manuscripts.  This workshop will show you how to modernise capitals for our time.  They can be vibrant, colourful, and fun to do.  Come and see where your imagination will take you as we look at many different ways of drawing letters.  Class suitable for every skill level, from people who have never drawn a letter to those who have great experience.

Please bring: An A4 plain paper pad OR some A4 Computer paper.

Alternatively bring some A5 size pieces of watercolour type paper.

HB Pencil, eraser and ruler.

Coloured pencils OR watercolour paints.

If using watercolour paints you will need a small pointed brush, mixing brush and water jar.

Black outliner pen.

Back to Basics Tutoring Gig

 Dear Followers,

Having taught Neuland at the beginning of the year for Calligraphy Southscribes, Inc. they have asked me back again to tutor or teach a Back to Basics afternoon. So, if you are in the Sydney region and you would like to dip your toes in calligraphy ink, so to speak, come along and join me and the society for a relaxed but informative afternoon.

This workshop is aimed at our newer members and those wanting to remind themselves of good calligraphic practices.

While we learn a hand or technique each month, many of us have not covered the basics of calligraphy or may like a refresher, so we will be looking at calligraphic terms and what they mean in a practical sense, how to use our pens and inks and everything in-between. We really will be getting back to basics, so think of this as Calligraphy 101. We will also work through a series of exercises to help you understand more about this art form and its associated terms.

It was suggested at our Meeting last month that if any Member who wishes to come on the 12th but do their own Calligraphy work on the day instead of the Back to Basics, catch up with other members and a cup or two of tea/coffee that a fee of $10 to help cover Hall Hire costs would be charged instead of the $20 for this Session.

Materials List:

·        Pen holders

·        A variety of sizes of nibs – small to large (if possible one brand, if you don’t have one brand, don’t worry but you must have a range of sizes, 5 different size nibs is excellent)

·        Ink or gouache – different colours

·        Gouache – bring a form of palate to mix them on

·        Ink – bring small container/s to decant your ink into

·        Water containers

·        Brushes to load your gouache with (if you are using gouache)

·        Ruler

·        Eraser

·        Graphite pencil

·        Layout pad

·        Notebook & Pen to take notes

·        1 quote that means something to you, as you’ll be using it a lot

·        If using Artline Calligraphy felt-tip pens please bring a range of sizes

 

 Date:                 Saturday, 12 August 2023

Time:               1.00pm – 4.00pm

Cost:                $20.00 – Members, $25.00 – Non-Members

Place:              Sylvania Community Centre - Canberra Road, Sylvania   (Near Southgate Shopping Centre)

Bookings Essential: southscribes@yahoo.com.au

Canberra Calligraphy Society's Latest Exhibition

 Hello Everyone,

Just letting you know about this great exhibition:

Starring Me - An Exhibition - Rumi

Dear Followers,

It was on, then it was off, and now it is back on again. The group exhibition I am in is finally up and running. 

Our theme was Rumi and how as each of us (three artists - calligraphy, photography and paint) interpret his philosophy.

If you are a local, Sydney Australia, call in and view or otherwise go online and check us out.

Each of us are talented in our own right!

Stay safe everyone.

Alphabettes

Hello All,

I came across this in my lunch time wanderings across the net.

https://www.alphabettes.org/exhibition-review-the-calligraphy-revival-1906-2016/?fbclid=IwAR0nOasu4MD1Rjh9q0AO2iImFpuvESEgiDJVzBxf332AuZko0LaNwBHskr4

 

 

 

The other art works on the site are great too.

Art and Calligraphy for a Good Cause

Dear Followers,

Do you need some art or calligraphy gear then help Eckersleys raise money for the Salvation Army's Bushfire Disaster Appeal.

End of Year Calligraphic Party

Wow, where has 2019 gone to?

I know I have had a few mishaps along the way which took time away from calligraphic pursuits but behind the scenes I have been learning lots about social media, tutoring and participating in Wendy Cowley's envelope exchange.

I was voted in as my calligraphy group's workshop organiser plus their social media co-ordinator, this has meant learning Instagram in a hurry which I have now also added to my own account. Their account is Calligraphy Southscribes alternatively southscribes while mine is inkdontdrink.

Next year is looking very busy, I have three exhibitions on one in July with a photographer and a painter then two with our calligraphic group in November/December. Truly, who has time to work. Just joking I need to work to pay for the calligraphy gear I buy and the occasional workshop.

This time last year I was madly packing and getting organised to do a five day workshop with Gemma Black in Mittagong NSW and another great friend and calligrapher. Unfortunately this year there is no calligraphy so it is back to work for the New Year.

I have promised myself three resolutions in 2020, more calligraphy, more writing here and less stress. Hopefully one and two will lead to three.

Have a great New Year! Cathy

Copyrighted Cathy Sayer