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Workshops are offered to members of CCS's first, then to the Southwest Calligraphy Conference members. Non-members are welcome, but pay a surcharge of $25 extra. Become a Member today!

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Upcoming MINI WORKSHOPS  
2012--2013 (one day each)
See descriptions below!!

February 16th  now April 20th
Decorative Flourishing Elements  *Trish*
Registration began at the December meeting and has been postponed till APRIL 20th due to illness.... Get your name on the list!  Contact Gabi... info below.

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Major Workshop for the Spring

Carl Rohrs
April 6th and 7th 2013

The Modern Calligraphic Brush
Exploring the pointed and broad-edged brushes

$100 for members

$120 for non members

LCRA Dalchau Center 3505 Montopolis
Your spot is reserved only after your 
check has been submitted.

Registration began at the February 14th
meeting ... supply list below...

For more info:

THE MODERN CALLIGRAPHIC BRUSH

There is a Chinese saying: “The brush is more than we thought it should be.” Brush exploration and diligence will reward you beyond the expectations you have for it. This is a workshop about both the flat and pointed brush— throwing light on their mystery and surprise, as well as the texture it leaves behind that a pen can only dream about.

 The incredible control and texture a flat brush offers can be a revelation, and its precise response to the pressure that you supply will lead to the increased levels of calligraphic sophistication for which you’ve been longing — you have, haven’t you? Even though the forms it can produce are the same as pen-work, it performs very differently, so we’ll begin with what the brush requires for rich, classic calligraphy. That will lead to the tricks that will enable you to achieve the angularity in modern styles that the pen arrives at in a very different way. Then we’ll head toward a new awareness of stroke weight control that will provide unlimited qualities of lightness and boldness to ALL our lettering styles: caps and scripts.

 I love and use just about all the calligraphic tools available. But if you aimed a Samurai sword at my head, I would probably admit that the pointed brush is my favorite. There is a flowing freedom about it that just can’t be felt with any other tool, and a visceral, soul deep expressiveness that taps into our calligraphic ancestors’ rivers of ink. The standard approach is to lay the side of the brush down and head south, causing a flat-headed mark that mimics a pen, but to use the brush in the way it desires in its secret heart is to achieve the feather-shaped beauty of the parallel stroke. Your work will flow so much more naturally and you’ll find a voluptuous stroke shape that occurs absolutely nowhere else in all of calligraphy.  Tools, paper, media, color, technique and a little philosophy.

Supplies needed:
Flat Brush:

1/2" W/N Series 995 flat brush or similar (clear handle, gold bristles). 

 Pointed Brush:

Pentel Color Brush or similar (or, if you like those empty-handled water brush things, get a MEDIUM, or a large, but stay away from the small); plus any pointed brushes you like to use: Lebenzon, Series 7, Chinese, etc.

 Paper:

Large paper (11x17 or larger) with a bit of tooth (I like STRATHMORE Charcoal Pads for pen, flat brush AND pointed brush, but NOT CANSON'S charcoal pads: pen work [only] will bleed), plus any fancier papers you might want to work on -- Canson Ingres or Mi Tientes, Bugra, watercolor, etc.)

 A tube or two of gouache (W/N Indigo and Prussian Blue has excellent texture and power. All colors are not created equal!)

Pro White or Dr. Martin's and/or tube of light or bright gouache and black or colored paper if you wish to write in reverse.

 Pencil &/or colored pencils 

 A ruler

 Optional: You might want to bring along a few of your favorite pens and some ink.

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Major Workshop for the Fall 2013

Timothy Botts
November 9-10, 2013 Confirmed
COLOR and Calligraphy! 
Mark your calendars!!!

Registration will begin at the September meeting ...

http://www.timbotts.com/
Check out his site!

Great Article on Timothy



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MINI WORKSHOPS 
One Day each  
Contact  Gabi Glass for more info or to sign up! 

Decorative Flourishing Elements
Trish Taylor

RESCHEDULED DUE TO ILLNESS
Date: April 20th, 2013
Time 9-4:30
Location: TBA
Registration began at the Dec. meeting ... 
Spaces available on the waiting list...
Price $35 per member payable to CCS
contact Gabi Glass



Have you ever seen those beautiful flourishes on
Trish Taylor’s envelopes? This workshop will introduce
participants into the art of flourishing. From basic
strokes to beautiful designs.  Basic Pointed Pen
knowledge will be helpful.  

Supply list:
Pointed Pen nib (s) Your favorite... and one stiffer/flexible
Nib holder... preferably Oblique
Dr. Martin's Bleedproof White
Sumi Black (Moon Palace) or comparable ink
Sakura Gelly Roll CLEAR pen
Gold that goes through pointed pen.... (examples: FineTec
Gold palette, Dr. Martin's Copperplate Gold, Schminke watercolor palette in gold)
small water bowl
Hot Foil pen (if you have one.. if not that's ok)
Black paper  (examples: Strathmore Black Artagain pad,
Wassau Black Eclipse paper, etc. )  SMOOTH black!
1 sheet of Arches or Fabriano Hot Press 90# paper
Colored pencils (I prefer Prisma pencils [NOT the Verithin] for their density and color, but whatever you have will work... I usually have these colors:  1 dark green, 1 light green, 1 lavender, 1 purple, 1 pink, 1 fuschia, 1 red, 1 blue, 1 dark blue, 1 yellow, 1 white) Sharpener...
Notebook to take notes (optional)
small, c thru Ruler
Pencil/eraser/sharpener
White charcoal or Fons and Porter White mechanical Pencil

If you are a member and would like to present something of interest to the other guild members in a casual, fun gathering, please contact us. We’d love to have you.

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See Facebook for more photos from past workshops! 

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Reggie Ezell
26 Seeds: A Year of Growth
Reggie will be in Austin for the year 2013 and the class is full!

Capital City Scribes is happy to announce that in 2013, Reggie Ezell will be returning to Austin to present 26 Seeds: a Year of Growth.  This year long workshop will be given over a two day period (on weekends) alternating every other month from January to early November. Sign-ups are now open to all interested participants.  The Saturday/Sunday format provides an opportunity for out-of towners to attend and spend 6 weekends learning new techniques, meet with new friends, and enjoy the laid-back hospitality that makes Austin so famous. An overview of the course is available on Reggie’s web site, www.reggieezell.com.  Ready to expand your horizons? Have you always wanted to take your skills to the next level? This is your golden opportunity to do both! Sign up soon, space is limited!  

January 19-20--March 16-17--May 11-12--July 13-14--Sept 7-8--Nov 2-3

 

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General Workshop Supply List
The following supplies can be very useful when attending a workshop. Both basic and optional supplies, and some "comfort" items, can make your limited space more productive.

Basics - Depending on the workshops
Pencils - hard and soft
Small Pencil Sharpener
Erasers - Pentel click, Hyperaser, Kneaded, Magic Rub
Fine Point Pens - Micron .0905, Pilot Ps500, Tech Liner, Sharpie Fine
Drafting, Watercolor, or Painter's Tape
Ruler (cork-backed steel) or T-square
Penholders
Assortment of Nibs
Ink (unless specific brand and color are on instructor's list)
Small Bristle Brush for loading ink onto nib
Writing/slant Board, if preferred
Glue Stick or Adhesive Roller
bone folder with good tip for scoring
Small Water Container
Small dropper bottler with Distilled Water
Pipette or medicine dropper for using water or ink
Paper Towels, Rags, Handi-wipes, Baby Wipes
Notepaper or pad for notes
Xacto knife with new blades
Cutting Mat
Lightweight Plastic Sheet (approx 1 yd) to cover workspace
Seperate Paper Carier with Paper
Mr. Clean *type* Magic Eraser for cleanups

Optional and Helpful - Depending on Workshop
Layout and Tracing Paper
Colored Pencils, Watercolor, Gouache, Gel Pens (when not included on instructor's supply list)
Peerless Watercolor Sheets or Watercolor pencils - take up little space
Waterbrush
Rubber Cement Pick-up
Portable light - Ott or other
Camera - always ask instructor for permission to take photos of their work
Chair Cushion
Sweater or long sleeved shirt if you are cold-natured
Apron
Hand and Tool Cleaner - Masters Soap, Hand Sanitizer (wipes can be used)
Waxed Paper - cut in squares and put in Ziplock bag
Can or Jar Opener - Magic Grip for stubborn lids or containers
Clips
Toothpicks and Popsicle Sticks - small amount in small containers
Hole Punch or Japanese Drill Punch
Small Sewing Kit with embroidery thread and bookbinder needle

Tip: As you attend workshops and decide what kinds of tools you desire, you will also gain knowledge about the ideal supply carrier to fit your needs, from a toolbox to a roomy art carrier. A good tip is to pack supplies in small containers for easy handling, dividing large amounts when possible to take only a a small portion to workshops. these small containers can be refilled right after a workshop, repacked in your carrier, and your basic supplies will be ready for the next workshop. Keep an inventory of these supplies and add to or delete as you personalize them for your own needs.

Final Tip: Most workshop locations have parking just outside or very near the door and toolkit and first aid kit in your vehicle's truck can hold additional supplies that you just may need every now and then, and do not want to add to your basic supplies. For instance, an extention cord and adapter for a toolkit might be need if you are using anything electrical, or a pair of tweezers, Q-tips, plastic gloves, or a razor blade from a First Aid Kit would come in handy.

Article and items compiled by Jo Guffey - thank you Jo!