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.