Presenter: Barbara Close
Sponsored by
FRI, May 3, 2024, 6:30-8PM PST
No charge and membership not required for these Study Group Sessions.
ABOUT THE SESSION: 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. Barbara Close will lead us through writing Romans with a broad-edged pen. Barbara will be teaching a multi-series Roman class for us early next year--this is a taste.
We plan to record. Kristi asks that you remind her! Recording will be available for two months.
San Diego SfC hosts its Roman's Study Group most months, on the first Friday, with a hiatus over the summer and in December. You must sign up for each individual session so that we know how many are interested in this particular session.
SUPPLY LIST:
Flexible Schedule for the evening:
6:30 - 6:45 Announcements and opportunity for attendees to share their work from the past month.
6:45 - 7:45 Demo. Participants work along. We'll be creating our own exemplar, as well as thumbnail sketches.
7:45 - 8:00 Opportunity for those who wish to share what they've completed during the session, time for questions.
We welcome non-SfC-members to these Romans Study Group sessions--your opportunity to get acquainted with us. Members feel free to invite your friends!
Zoom invitation and handouts are sent a day or two in advance.
It's not guaranteed that you'll receive them beforehand, if you sign up the day of the event . . .
Blossoms and Quill: A Journey in Watercolor and Words with Shreya Verma
A Workshop on Wild Flowers & Journal Pages
Sponsored by San Diego SfC
Saturdays and Sundays, June 8, 9, 29 and a review on July 27 2024, 8:30 to 11:30 AM (Pacific Time)
$70 MEMBERS ONLY
Due to the way our computer system works, registrations not immediately followed with payment will be cancelled. Also we cannot accept registrations after noon on Friday, June 6, 2024.
About the Workshop:
Step into "Blossoms and Quill: A Journey in Watercolor and Words" – a cozy, creative space where wildflowers dance on the pages and words flow like a gentle stream. This workshop is a canvas for your personal tales told through art and letters.
What You’ll Explore:
Wildflower Wonders:
It's all about discovery and delight in your own creative journey. You'll get to experiment with colors and shapes, crafting wildflowers that are uniquely yours, in an atmosphere that celebrates exploration and the pure joy of making art.
Serenity in Script:
Learn the art of peaceful Garden Grid Lettering. You’ll discover how to craft letters that whisper stories and echo the peacefulness of a quiet garden.
Diary Delights:
Your journal is a treasure chest of your moments. We’ll intertwine art with words, making each page a reflection of your personal journey.
Craft Beyond the Journal:
But the journey doesn't end with journal entries. Take your newfound skills and let them blossom in countless ways. Picture crafting personalized cards, bookmarks, gift tags, and more. The possibilities are boundless!!
A Personal Touch:
Here’s to the magic of making something that's all yours. "Blossoms and Quill" isn’t just about painting and writing. It’s about unlocking the universe that lies in a single drop of paint and a flick of the pen.
There is no right or wrong to journaling. It's a deeply personal practice and through this workshop I wish to create a space for ourselves to express our thoughts and feelings without judgement or expectations. As we move through our sessions, I wish for us to embrace the idea that our journals are extensions of ourselves.
Let’s celebrate the art of feeling good and making beautiful things together.
The workshop will be recorded and available for three months.
Recommended Experience: Beginner through advanced
About Shreya
Allow me to introduce Shreya, a gentle soul who finds solace in the beauty of nature and expresses it through the soothing strokes of watercolors. Her art is a tender portrayal of flowers and natural wonders. Shreya is not just an artist; she's also a journaling enthusiast, using words and colors to find peace amidst life's challenges. She believes in being gentle with herself, taking breaks, and embracing creativity at her own pace. Her heartfelt advice to fellow nature lovers: Create from the heart, and don't fret about others' opinions; let your art flow gently like a calm stream.
REGISTRATION:
You must be a member both when you register and when the class is held.
Pay by check or PayPal. No refunds.
Cost: $70, paid by check or Paypal (see details below)
A COMPLETED REGISTRATION REQUIRES 2 STEPS:
1. FIRST REGISTER.
2. Second, Make a payment of $70 via PayPal or check.
Once you have registered, you will be sent a confirmation email with the PayPal button to complete your registration.
To pay by check email Kristi, for instructions, at SDWorkshopsTeam@societyforcalligraphy.org
Include your current name, address, phone number, and email with the check (s) in the envelope. Non-members, include a separate check for $42, made out to Society for Calligraphy, along with your membership form: https://societyforcalligraphy.org/resources/Site/Membership/Membership.pdf or contact Kristi to process membership electronically.
Enrollment is limited to current paid Society for Calligraphy members only. 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. For prompt receipt of supply list and confirmation, your payment should arrive no later than two weeks before the workshop. Supply list will be provided within the week following receipt of your registration.
*As of April 1, 2024, first-time members, only, have the option to pay their full membership, July 1, 2024 through June 2025 ($42 via check) and the months prior will be included at no extra cost.
Questions? Contact Nan Anantharaman & Kristi Darwick at SDWorkshopsTeam@societyforcalligraphy.org
Drawn and Built-Up Minuscule - Study of Works by Hermann Kilian
Presenter: Yukimi Annand
Saturdays & Sundays: September 8, 14, 15 9.30am-12.30pm PDT
$100 MEMBERS ONLY
Due to the way our computer system works, registrations not immediately followed with payment will be cancelled. Also we cannot accept registrations after noon on Friday, September 6, 2024.
Workshop Description:
Hermann Kilian (1929 – 2004) was a German calligrapher, typographer and book designer whose work was epitomized by classical simplicity with an underlying tension within every letter. I have been studying his works and sharing my study of his built-up Capitals during the last five years, and I have never gotten tired of it. This time, I will share my study of his minuscules that has been lifting my calligraphy study.
This workshop starts from understanding traditional monoline minuscule - the Foundational hand Italic hand and English Round hand - that deeply relate to Kilian’s minuscule forms. Then we will analyze several of Kilian's unique minuscule forms, and his characteristic weaving layout and composition. We will trace some of his works and draw several alphabets’ with pencils, ruling pens, pointed pens, small edged nibs and our chosen tools. We will work on two or three design projects with his minuscules that suit your chosen text.
Once we have learned his forms, his way of design and layout, they will add vitality to our works with plenty of possibilities.
The workshop will be recorded and available for two months.
Recommended Experience: Some experience of calligraphy and lettering
About Yukimi:
Yukimi Annand is a Japanese born calligrapher, living in California. Raised on a flower farm in rural Japan she developed a great appreciation of nature. Studies in visual communication design in Tokyo led to work in the graphic design field, mostly in corporate design. Yukimi was director of Takenobu Igarashi, a highly regarded design studio, before moving to the USA in the 1990s.
Introduced to Western calligraphy in 2000, Yukimi discovered a great passion for it that has remained with her to this day. Her work is diverse, covering every conceivable aspect of the craft. She is a skilled practitioner in all manner of scripts and her experience in the field of graphic design brings a wonderful aesthetic to her work. Equally skilled in book design and creation, Yukimi’s experimental work is often presented in this tactile form. For more than a decade Yukimi has taught in person and online around the world. Yukimi’s work has frequently been shown in Letter Arts Review as well as other calligraphic journals and books, and is held in many international art collections.
Cost: $100, paid by check or Paypal (see details below)
2. Second, Make a payment of $100 via PayPal or check.
Sundays, October 13, 20, 27, 1-5pm, and Critique/Review session, Wednesday, Nov 13, 6pm-7pm Pacific time
ABOUT THE WORKSHOP: Good design, says artist Irene Au, is like a refrigerator—when it works no one notices, but when it doesn’t, it stinks. This workshop is designed to help artists of all skill levels who use letters and letterforms better understand composition and the elements and principles of design. You will come away with a better understanding of design essentials and some layout tips of special interest to lettering artists. The workshop will include many handouts, demos, and exercises to build your design skills. The three-session course will also include a review of work a couple weeks following the instruction to give you time to complete work. Details to Follow
ABOUT MIKE: Mike Gold worked as a commercial lettering designer for over 35 years, mostly in the social expressions business. But his real passion is exploring the corridors of calligraphy that have been less traveled, the path where words and letters are design elements with which to play with line, shape and form, where creating a visual statement is more important than writing a readable text. In both his professional and personal art, Mike breaks traditional rules to create contemporary, non-traditional work.
Mike has an M.A. in Visual Communications and has studied with many outstanding lettering and design masters over the years. Mike has taught around the country and at several international calligraphy conferences. His personal work has been featured in Letter Arts Review many times over the past 25-plus years. He has been a juror for the Letter Arts Review annual and his work is in many private collections, including the Berlin Calligraphy Archive. He is the author of Lines to Live By (available through John Neal, Bookseller), which is Mike's take on being a non-traditional calligrapher in the 21st century.
EXPERIENCE: Beginner to Advanced (Some lettering experience is helpful) All levels
Workshop will be recorded and available for four months.
Zoom invitation will be sent a couple days in advance.
Cost: $150, paid by check or Paypal (see details below)
REGISTRATION: You must be a member both when you register and when the class is held. Pay by check or PayPal. No refunds. (Contact Kristi for the information on paying via paper check.)
MEMBERS ONLY
You must be a member of SfC when you register and when this program is held*. Enrollment is limited to current paid Society for Calligraphy members only. No reservation will be held until your dues are current. Please click HERE to join via check, or Kristi contact at sdworkshops@societyforcalligraphy.org to inquire about becoming a member of SfC.
Questions? Contact Nan Anantharaman and Kristi Darwick: SDWorkshopsTeam@societyforcalligraphy.org.
For prompt receipt of supply list and confirmation, your check should arrive no later than two weeks before the workshop. You are not registered until confirmed by the workshop coordinator.
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.
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Saturday & Sunday, November 9-10, 2024, 9:30-4:30pm Escondido Arts Center - IN-PERSON
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