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

A Garden of Letters

Dear Followers,

Looking for something to do in Canberra during October then visit our fellow calligraphy society's exhibition.

The Canberra Calligraphy Society presents "A Garden of Letters"

Wednesday 2 October to Sunday 27 October

Open to the public 9.30 am – 4.30 pm daily during this period

Exhibition Venue

Visitor Centre, Australian National Botanic Gardens

Clunies Ross Street, Canberra