The SfC offers free programs to the public throughout the year as part of our mission to support and share calligraphy in Southern California.
SPONSOR: South Los Angeles Chapter (Solar Nibs)
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Join us for a presentation by the "Magic Man" himself, Louis Lemoine! We will be meeting in Lakewood on Saturday, October 19, 1pm-5pm.
Prior to the pandemic, Louis regularly taught for the Solar Nibs group at the Iacaboni Library in Lakewood. After a mini hiatus, we are delighted to revive this gathering. For this first meeting, Louis will discuss his experiences and share some cool stories and his work at Disney, plus an extra little something! There will be a Q&A session to follow. This meeting will be a kick-off to the 1-day in-person workshops that will be taught by Louis (more information to come later).
We will have light refreshments. We ask that you bring a little something to share.
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR:
Please visit Louis's website or Instagram page for a glimpse of his work.
https://louislemoine.com/
https://www.instagram.com/louislemoine_magicman/
REGISTRATION DETAILS:
1) First, register by clicking the "REGISTER" button at the top left of this page. This is a free event. It is open to the public; both members and non-members are welcome. Space is limited.
If you have any questions, email sfc.solarnibs@gmail.com.
Please read all details on this page.
Registration is for Society for Calligraphy members only. Your membership must be current at time of sign-up as well as when class is held. For membership, please go to: https://societyforcalligraphy.org/resources/Membership.pdf
NO audio or video recording of any program, meeting, workshop or other SfC function permitted without prior consent of both guest artist and a representative of the Board of Governors. You must ask permission of the artist/ instructor to photograph any copyrighted materials, including demos.
Call for entries: register your entry(s) here!
ELIGIBILITY
Participation is open to current SfC members only. All entries must be original works of art. Submissions are limited to two pieces for each member.
SPECIFICATIONS
Artwork must be ready to hang, e.g. frame with picture wire and eyehooks. There is not a limitation on size of artwork. 3D pieces such as artists books are eligible and will be displayed in cases.
FEES
PLEASE REGISTER, via button on this page. (Read below if paying by check.)
There is a participation fee of $15 for one piece and $25 for two pieces to help defray costs of art installation, reception, publications for the exhibit etc.
20% of sales of artwork will go to the Maloof.
If writing a check, email: Caroline Arakaki:
exhibitsCA@societyforcalligraphy.org for mailing address. Make check to SfC, include on memo line: SFC Exhibit 2024
DELIVERY OF WORK:
Thursday, October 7-9, call for appointment
Melanie Swezey-Cleaves, Assoc. Director
Sam & Alfreda Maloof Foundation for Arts & Crafts
5131 Carnelian Street, Alta Loma, CA 91701
General Information: 909.980.0412; email: info@malooffoundation.org
OPENING RECEPTION:
Saturday, October 26, 2024, from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
EXHIBITION DATES
October 25, 2024 through February 23, 2025 (Revised/extended dates from Maloof)
Exhibit Days: Fridays - Saturdays
Hours: Gallery Hours: 12-2:00pm
RETRIEVAL OF ARTWORK:
Tuesday, February 24,25, & 26 2025, between the hours of 12-4pm (appointment required)
Contact: Melanie Swezey-Cleaves, Assoc. Director,
General Information: 909.980.0412, email: info@malooffoundation.org
Exhibit Co-Chairs:
Barbara Close: exhibitsBC@societyforcalligraphy.org
Caroline Arakaki: exhibitsCA@societyforcalligraphy.org
DEMONSTRATIONS AT OPENING RECEPTION AND THROUGHOUT THE EXHIBIT DURATION
MORE INFO TO FOLLOW - REGISTRATION WILL OPEN SOON
Sponsored by
FRI, Nov 1, 2024, 6:30-8PM PST
No charge for these Study Group Sessions.
After taking a break during the summer, we'll review the basics of Roman structure and spacing. We'll touch on the topics we plan to cover for the rest of the year.
These sessions are led by members, sharing what they have learned. They do not claim to be masters. Members and guests may register for any individual session--there is no requirement to attend prior sessions. The aim is to share knowledge with newbies and to provide a refresher for those with more experience. Each individual session requires separate registration.
The session will be led by Kristi Darwick. We plan to record this session. Kristi asks that you remind her!
Agenda:
We'll embark on a long-term study of Sue Hufton's book, Step-by-Step Calligraphy. A member brought this to Kristi's attention. Kristi had it on her shelf, having previously referenced it for italic. It has a great section on Romans and contains information we haven't seen in the past. For the coming year, we'll sprinkle in some David Jones forms, which have had a significant impact on the Bruges calligraphers. David Jones was inspired by the Roman lettering at the coliseum, so Kristi will search her photo albums for pictures from there. And, we'll pay attention to what Jurgen Vercaemst has done with Romans. These references could keep us busy for a very long time!
Since Kristi is away on our usual October date and the month is filled with Beth Lee's class on Built-up Romans, we'll next meet in November.
Flexible Schedule for the evening:
6:30 - 6:45 Announcements
6:45 - 7:45 Review the structure of Roman Letters, then move on to spacing.
7:45 - 8:00 Opportunity for those who wish to share what they've completed during the session (and over the summer) and time for questions. We'll draw a name for a give-away of a booklet from Veronica Phillips, containing a quote written in press-and-release Romans. The winner must be a member and must either be present for the live session or contact us within one week.
SUPPLY LIST: (in progress)
graph paper or plain paper
A piece of better paper: arches text wove, hot press watercolor or drawing paper thick enough to take whatever medium you're using for color.
Pencil/eraser
Micron #8
Ruler
Color: your choice: colored pencils, watercolor, gouache, or any other medium of your choice and the supplies that go with that choice (water containers, brush, pallet, etc.)
Optional: Step-by-Step Calligraphy, Susan Hufton (A valuable reference for your personal library)
Membership not required
Zoom invitation and handouts are sent a couple days in advance.
It's not guaranteed that you'll receive them beforehand, if you sign up the day of . . .
SPONSORED BY SFC'S SAN DIEGO CHAPTER
IN-PERSON EVENT
Wednesday, November 6, 2024 11:00am - 1:00pm (end time is approximate)
No charge - members responsible for their own parking. Once full, we'll share a list of registrants for those who wish to arrange carpools.
Registration is limited.
ABOUT THE SERIES: We will meet with Matthew Nye, Manager of the Rare Book Room. He will give a presentation and a tour of the room and we’ll have time for Q&A. There are scores of interesting books behind the main room that Matthew can share with us. Let us know if there are types of books that you might want him to bring out. Examples might be Medieval and illuminated manuscripts, fore edge painted books, miniature books and artists books.
Space is limited to just 10 so reserve your spot early.
Information on Rare Book Room
https://www.sandiego.gov/public-library/central-library/special-collections/rare-book-room
Parking:
The garage is located at 315 Eleventh Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
First two (2) hours free with validation for library users. Validation is available in the first floor lobby. $1.25 for each additional 20 minutes or part of 20 minutes. $21 All Day Maximum. Only credit card payments are accepted.
REGISTRATION: You must be a member both when you register and when the class is held.
Non-members, here is information on how to join SfC: https://societyforcalligraphy.org/Join-SfC. We recommend you select up to two regional chapters, which provide extra perks at no extra charge. You may want to choose those that sponsor the workshops you enjoy.
Enrollment is limited to10 students. Your membership must be current at time of sign-up as well as when class is held. If your membership lapses, you become ineligible and your space will be filled from the waiting list. Registration will close when limit is reached on November 4.
Questions? Wendy Telford (see SfC directory) or Kristi Darwick at sdworkshops@societyforcalligraphy.org.
Presenter: Cindy Jones Lantier
Program sponsored by Inland Empire Society for Calligraphy
No charge for this hybrid ( In-person and On-line) Outreach program.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 10:30am - 1:30pm (PST)
We're aiming to have more of an in-person presence, in addition to maintaining our robust online schedule. Locals are welcome to join us at the San Dimas Library to spread out with our project and enjoy each other's company as Cindy demonstrates. We'll have a sewing machine and some spare paints to share.
San Dimas Library, 145 N Walnut Ave San Dimas, CA 91773
ABOUT THIS PROGRAM: Receiving personal mail is such a treat in these days of email and text messages. We will make several postcards from a variety of mixed-media supplies in a veryfreeform style. You absolutely do not need to have mixed-media experience to create a variety of striking postcards; Cindy will take us through the process every step of the way. You will learn a set of techniques that you can use over and over, while creating sets of postcards that each look different. Sending original artwork as a postcard is such a surprise for the recipient. I know they’ll love them!
These postcards will meet the US Postal Services regulations for postcards that can be sent without envelopes. Like commercial postcards, there’s space on the back for a short message,as well as an address. These postcards have successfully made their way to Canada, too.
Note from Kristi: although the sample cards don't show calligraphy being incorporated, I challenge participants to do that, once Cindy demonstrates the process. Members will be invited to participate in a mail exchange.
Supply list: 20241123_Supply List for Postcards Class.pdf
Skills required: all levels.
Recording will be available for two months after the program.
ABOUT CINDY: Cindy Jones Lantier is a long-time mixed-media artist, having started her art adventure about 20 years ago. In that time, she has taught classes using a variety of techniques, from ATC making to gel printing to postcard making. Cindy also enjoys bookbindingand has been a successful soap maker and teacher.
Cindy lives in Highland, California with her husband and cats. She is a budding calligrapher, vice-president of the Inland Empire Chapter, and its newsletter editor.
Membership not required for this free Outreach program. We welcome non-SfC-members to our Outreach programs --your opportunity to get acquainted with us. Members feel free to invite your friends!
Questions? E-mail Adela Reyes and Kristi Darwick at IEWorkshopsTeam@societyforcalligraphy.org
Questions? Contact Adela Reyes and Kristi Darwick, Program coordinators
NO audio or video recording of any program, meeting, workshop or other SfC function permitted consent of both guest artist and the workshop coordinator.
SPONSORED BY SFC'S INLAND EMPIRE CHAPTER
8 weeknight sessions with Barbara Close
$85 - this discounted rate is a gift to our members. No refunds.
Wednesdays, January 8, 15, 22, 29 and February 5, 12, 19, 26, 2025, from 6:30 to 8:30 PM (PST).
WORKSHOP IS FULL. WAITLIST IS OPEN
ABOUT THE SERIES: We will be starting our workshop on Roman Studies with a serious look at the proportions of these beautiful majuscules. These letters have been immortalized by many throughout the ages and are considered one of the most important styles to master.
Once this is understood, then we can start to “break some rules” and use them as our building blocks to develop further patterns such as squaring off Monoline tips and trying pointed pen nibs for great textures. We’ll have several exercises to explore for some exciting page designs.
Level: Beginner/Intermediate
We will make Padlet available for sharing work for critique, as well as with fellow students. Recordings will be available for two months after the close of the series.
Barbara's Color Bands Student Work - Pastels
ABOUT BARBARA: Barbara is an internationally known calligrapher/artist and teaches in southern California, across the US and Canada. She thoroughly loves teaching and sharing with students. She also teaches online global classes through Zoom and loves the idea of reaching so many people. Her work includes a wide variety of lettering styles and mixed media applications. She has exhibited her work across the country as well as in many private collections. Her work has creative passion while showing the exhilaration of discovery in playful experimentations with skillful execution. Barbara has taught at several International Lettering and IAMPETH Conferences. She has designed the logo for Somerset Studio Magazine and the Calligraphy Collection font cartridge for Cricut. She has also designed several greeting cards for Marcel Schurman, now Papyrus.
www.barbclose.com
barbara.close -FB & IG
REGISTRATION: You must be a member both when you register and when the class is held. Pay by check or PayPal. No refunds.
COMPLETED REGISTRATION REQUIRES 2 STEPS:
1. FIRST PRESS THE REGISTER BUTTON.
2. Second, make a payment of $85 via PayPal or check. Please do this as soon as possible to avoid cancellation of your spot in the workshop.
Once you have pressed the Registration button, you will be sent an automated confirmation message with the PayPal link to complete your registration. information will be included for those who prefer to pay via check.
Enrollment is limited to 25 students. Your membership must be current at time of sign-up as well as when class is held. If your membership lapses, you become ineligible and your space will be filled from the waiting list. Registration will close when class is full or on January 6. No refunds.
Questions? Kristi Darwick at sdworkshops@societyforcalligraphy.org.
