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Past  Meeting Program Archives

 

March 19 

Layout and Design Basics for Calligraphy & Envelopes.

We'll introduce at least 12 options from formal to fun, for creative envelope addressing, as well as great layout ideas for calligraphy work.


  Feb 27

"Calligrapholders" with  Nancy Brones

Construct themed folders to showcase whatever lettering styles we choose.

Themes to choose from include travel, alphabets, gardening &

flowers, family, and romance.

ATC Exchange Due

Polka Dots

 

 Jan 23, 2012

Introduction to Pointed Pen

Our focus for 2012 will be Pointed Pen Variations.

We will also have many different examples of pointed pen styles on display.

 

November 19 , 2011

Art at Work Month Program

Clothesline Capitals with Randi Kander. Come revisit a fun,

colorful, playful alpahbet.

ATC exchange: Theme Thanksgiving

 

October 17, 2011

Ink Extravaganza

Come and Learn about all kinds of inks. Are they lightfast? How do they flow

through different kinds of pens and nibs? What are your favorites?

 

September 19,2011

Architectural Lettering

with Annie Timlick

This is a great hand for making quick signs or flyers.

Annie will provide informal exemplars and together we will examine

and practice this fun, spirited and expressive style of lettering.

 

August 15, 2011

Potluck

ATC exchange theme "Black and White

 

June 20, 2011 

Blind Embossing with Rudy Horst

using manila folders.We will make several templates,

 This technique can be used to create personal stationery, cards,etc.

 

May 16, 2011

Sharing from Letters of Joy Conference

Members who attended LOJ share what they have learned.

Artist Trading Card Exchange

Theme: Single letter (example: A is for apple)

 

April 18, 2011

Lines, Letters and Designs

with Fabulous Folk Artist Lynne Farren

Bring one medium or fine permanent marker and one

ultra fine permanent marker and a playful spirit.

 

March 21, 2011

Three Flutter Book Variations
with Book Artist Rochelle Monner

Simple books perfect for using the Weaver hand

which was presented last month.

 

February 2011

Introducing Weaver's Hand! with Terri Kruger
Weavers is a fun, contemporary,readable lettering style,
written with monoline pens, pencils or markers.
Artist Trading Card Exchange

Theme: Fairytales--tell me a story

 

January 2011

Sixxix and Dye Cutting Extravaganza

Bring any punches or dyes you have--several machines will be provided.

Cut into shapes for use in cards and books, etc.

 

December 2010

Annual Christmas Party

Terri Kruger's lovely home.

 

November 2010

Monoline Akim Cursive with Randi Kander
A super easy casual hand with many textural possibilties.
Artist Trading Card Exchange: Theme "Dance with Me"

 

October 2010

Masako Smith will demo Asian character forms .

Terri Kruger will teach Pilot Parallel Pen color blending.

Bring all the parallel pens you have.

 

September 2010

Carve your own Stamps with Nancy Brones

Need some new ideas for envelopes, tags, cards, notes, gift wrap?

 Carve a stamp or two or design a stamp to carve at home.

 

June 2010

Five Inch Letters

Create ornamental or Dectorative letters on 5" square pieces of papter.

Think color, embellishment, outlines, zentangles.

 

May 2010

Sharing from Letters of Joy Conference

Artist Trading Card Exchange

Theme: In the Garden

 

April 2010

Bleach Writing on Dark Papers with Terri Kruger

Bleach, all writing tools and paper will be provided.

Please bring pastels for embellishing. Old chalk pastels work best.