The SfC offers free programs to the public throughout the year as part of our mission to support and share calligraphy in Southern California.
PRESENTER: Aspacia Kusulas
March 31, 2023, 6-9PM PDT
Sponsor: Inland Empire/Pomona Valley Chapter
ABOUT THIS PROGRAM: In this drawing-with-a-pointed-pen mini class, you will learn how to draw 4 different flowers. These field flowers are lilacs, anemones, irises and poppies. You will be able to create each shape with basic pointed pen strokes. You will also acquire tips on designing a composition to complement it with your calligraphy or lettering. As a final project you will make a card or a floral composition ready to add a quote or poem with your calligraphy.
LEVEL: be able to use a pointed pen. There won't be time time to troubleshoot pen/ink issues.
This program will be recorded and available for viewing for a month following the session.
ABOUT ASPACIA: Aspacia Kusulas is a lettering artist, letterpress printer, type designer and calligrapher specializing in brand identity, packaging, and stationery—all with a strong emphasis in typography. She earned her degree at Universidad Iberoamericana, studied letterpress at Art Center College, and earned a type design certificate from Type@Cooper. She's a co-founder of KOUS, a studio that offers creative workshops and design & educational products. KOUS is based between Los Angeles and Mexico City, offering classes both in English and Spanish.
No charge - Outreach Program
SUPPLY LIST
- pencil or mechanical pencil for sketching
- pointed nib of your preference (Hunt 56, Gillot 303)
- pen holder of your preference
- practice paper
- Sumi or vermillion ink will be enough to practice but, if you would like to practice and have fun with colors I suggest gouache, watercolor or metallic watercolors of your choice.
Questions? Alessandra Kawakubo, iepv.sfcworkshops@gmail.com
NO audio or video recording of any program, meeting, workshop or other SfC function permitted 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.
Reception to be scheduled in April. More information to follow.
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FRI, April 7, 2023, 6:30-8PM PST
No charge for these Study Group Sessions.
We'll continue to study the work of Sherri Thornton. Sherri is known for both her contemporary versals, a.k.a Kersals, as well as her Word Paintings. We'll have a special guest, Nina Tran, to demonstrate Roman minuscules (monoline).
Kristi's Word Painting made under the direction of Sherri
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 session--there is no requirement to attend all sessions. The aim is to share knowledge with newbies and to provide a refresher for those with more experience.
The session will be led by Kristi Darwick, with a special guest, Nina Tran. We plan to record this session. Kristi asks that you remind her!
Agenda:
After quick announcements, we'll get right into our demo of Press-and-Release Romans. We've covered those before, but reviewing them is always helpful.
This month's Project: We're working on refining our letter layout.
SUPPLY LIST:
Membership not required.
(We reserve the right to refuse service.)
Zoom invitation and handouts are sent a couple days in advance.
If you sign up later than that, please email to Kristi at sdworkshops@societyforcalligraphy.org, so she can forward them to you. It's not guaranteed that you'll receive them beforehand, if you sign up the day of . . .
SfC MEMBERS ONLY - No charge for these Study Group Sessions.
Above is Kristi's Word Painting made under the direction of Sherri Thornton - this is part of the Inland Empire/Pomona Valley chapter's virtual exhibit found at: https://societyforcalligraphy.org/Regionals
Friday, May 19, 2023, 6:30-8:00PM PST
We want to encourage and motivate our members to create finished pieces. And being involved with these study group sessions should help us all improve our skills. We'll learn about design principles and how we might apply them.
And, watch for workshops that can supplement what we learn in these sessions! Your input is welcome, regarding design topics you'd like to study.
Study Group sessions are usually led by members, sharing what they have learned--we're all learning together! From time-to-time, we will have guest presenters.
During this session, we will cover the design principle, Contrast, led by Kristi Darwick. We plan to record this session. Kristi asks that you remind her!
General Agenda
3. Review the day's topic: Focus on specific principles/elements of design
4. Another chance to share and invite critique (always optional).
We strongly encourage participants to join our private Facebook group, Let's Make Finished Pieces!, so that you can interact with other Study Group participants and you may request critiques from other members. If you need help with joining, please contact Kristi at sdworkshops@societyforcalligraphy.org
Month's Project: We'll continue with our projects, at our own pace.
Paid/honorary SfC Membership is required for these sessions.
Zoom invitation will be sent a couple days in advance.
It's not guaranteed that you'll receive the invitation beforehand, if you sign up the day of, but you will receive the link to the recording. . .
FRI, June 2, 2023, 6:30-8PM PST
We'll continue to study the work of Sherri Thornton. Sherri is known for both her contemporary versals, a.k.a Kersals, as well as her Word Paintings.
The session will be led by Kristi Darwick. We plan to record this session. Kristi asks that you remind her!
After quick announcements, we'll get right into a quick demo of a basic Roman technique - TBA. Then, we'll paint the background in our Word Painting.
This month's Project: continue work on your chosen piece.
Membership not required
It's not guaranteed that you'll receive them beforehand, if you sign up the day of . . .
GUEST SPEAKER
POTLUCK LUNCH (BRING A DISH TO FEED 6)
SHORT BUSINESS MEETING
* RSVP IS REQUIRED *
Please RSVP by May 30 at this Google doc location:
https://forms.gle/VPSwFEh1P4kX4JRL7
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Guest Speaker
POSTPONED FROM LAST YEAR
Dr. Vanessa Wilkie, William A. Moffett Curator of Medieval Manuscripts & British History at the Huntington Library and Gardens
"Emblems, Icons, and the Elites who Loved Them: Decorated Manuscripts in Early Modern England"
In 16th and 17th century England, writers, poets, and artists from various social stations and homelands moved to London to court the patronage of the aristocracy. They intended to woo their elite clientele by filling the pages of books and manuscripts with vivid heraldic devices, emblematic icons, mottos and verse, thus creating constellations of visually striking iconography. This talk explores these codicological monuments of honor that complicate our modern conventions of genre.
Dr. Vanessa Wilkie curates the renowned collections of medieval manuscripts and British History at the Huntington Library and Gardens. She has published on female editorial practices, patronage, and death rituals. Her forthcoming book A Woman of Influence: The Spectacular Rise of Alice Spencer in Tudor England (Atria/Simon & Schuster) will be published in April 2023.
Location:
Culver City Veterans Memorial Building
4117 Overland Ave, Culver City, CA 90230
(Corner of Overland Ave and Culver Blvd)
Free parking lots located along Culver Blvd
For questions, contact Chava Gerber at programs@societyforcalligraphy.org
