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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! Reggie Ezell
26 Seeds: A Year of Growth
This is an opportunity of a lifetime!
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!
For
further info, contact Kathy Griffin at kalex10606@msn.com
 
Work that was created by student, Lee Ann Calvino in Austin's Reggie class in 2006.
For more photos of projects created during Austin's 2006 class, visit Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/groups/capitalcityscribes/____________________________________________________________________
Major Workshops 2012 Sharon Zeugin
"Calligraphy on the Go"
June 9-10
$100 members
Austin Texas
LCRA Dalchau Service Center, 3505 Montopolis
contact marthaAcole@gmail.com
 Course Description
This class will focus on integrating informal calligraphic scripts
and lettering with images in creating pleasing compositions for sketch book
pages, commissioned
pieces, greeting cards or personal work. In addition to
composition and design, the
class offers a variety of simple "on the go" techniques
for calligraphers using pastels,
watercolor pencils, graphite pencils, gouache and watercolors.
Students will also
learn ways to use their handwriting to create patterns and
textures and will explore the
fundamentals of developing a personal script. In addition to
working in blank books, participants will have the opportunity to create a simple book of their course work.
Supply
list
NOTE:
The highlighted things are the main things you need for this course. You do not
need to buy anything else. We can share
9"X
12" Strathmore Visual Journal (multi media) blank sketchbook.
(michaels, hobby lobby--maybe Jerry's carries them--Dick Blick order)
*HB
pencil ( & 4B and 6B if you have them)
*
Small kneaded eraser
*
Watercolor pencils (Graphtint, Inktense--whatever you have)
*
watercolor palette (Prang brand is great. Buy these at Hobby lobby or
Asels)
or whatever you have already
*
Medium Nija Water brush
*1"
or 1/2" watercolor flat brush
*
small spray bottle/spritzer
*Faber-Castell
Pitt pen in Black or Brown, M, S or MICRON Pigma or Sensei
*Regular
Ball point pen of any kind!
*
Masking tape
*
Scissors
*
Exacto knife
*Four
book-binding needles,
*
Glue stick
*ONE
FULL SHEET OF ARCHES TEXT WOVE (if you want to make a book)
*
Favorite texts
*Cast
off calligraphy practise bits
Flower (s) you like or piece of fruit or
vegetable
Favorite text (words, quotes, etc)
Wax paper is useful, too!
SUGGESTED,
but don't have to buy it!!!!
sketch
and wash pencil by Derwent or Generals
Copic
drawing pen (Hobby Lobby) or equivalent
sponge
Parallel
pen/felt calligraphy marker, 2.0 or 3.5--any brand, any color), or calligraphy
Fountain pen
Crayons
Prismacolor
Pencils
Straight
edge or t-square
small
cutting matt
tracing
paper
------------------Participants
could "pool" together and share the following:
One
tube of Acrylic paint (for painting journal covers)
White
gesso
Matte
Medium
pastels
(in a tray or pan--look at Michaels)
Viva
paper towels
Favorite
texts
Cast
off calligraphy practise bits
________________________________________ Major Workshops 2012
Carrie Imai
November 17-18, 2012 Italic: Formal to Funky
Sign ups will begin at the September meeting _______________________________________ April 6th and 7th 2013 Carl Rohrs
Pointed and Broad Edged Brush Details to be announced at later date
marthaAcole@gmail.com
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Mike Kecseg
Contemporary Pointed Pen
Date April 14-15, 2012
$100 members
$120 non members
LCRA Dalchau Service Center
3505 Montopolis, Austin
Mail in Registration ON OR AFTER Feb.15, 2012
  
Registration, via mail in starts ON OR AFTER February 15th.
For more info please contact trish@ccscribes.com 
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MINI WORKSHOPS One Day each
2012 Spring Mini Workshop
Pamphlet Stitch Book with Leather Spine
and Japanese Silk Cloth Covers
Date: February 11, 2012
Time: 9 till 4:30
Location: Grace Covenant Church
Admin building, 2nd floor
360 and 183
Price: $35 per person payable to CCS
(+ $10 supply fee) payable to Maggie Gillikin
with Maggie and Leslie "BookArtBabes"
Registration has begun. Send Gabi a check to reserve your spot!
Email Gabi asap to secure a spot in the class gabriela.glass@gmail.com
Class Description
The pamphlet is the original codex form. In this class we will sew a pamphlet stitch
book and provide it with a hard cover binding.
The spine will be made of kangaroo leather and the board covers will be
treated with Japanese silk book cloth.
We will cut a recess on the front cover, suitable for a title or a
coordinated decorative element. The
Arches text wove paper used for the text block is perfect for calligraphy,
watercolor, acrylic, or any combination of the above.
Supply List
·
1 sheet Arches text wove, 25” x 40”
·
Decorative paper for end papers: 2 sheets, 7” x 14” each, with the grain
parallel to the 7” side. Ok to bring a
larger piece of paper and we’ll help you figure out the grain and how to cut
it. Suitable papers are no heavier than
the Arches text wove in weight, no thicker in appearance, and must hold a
crease well. Flimsy papers can be used,but must be good rice
papers. No wrapping paper, no wallpaper,
and no scrap booking papers.
·
Scissors
·
Pencil, eraser
·
Ruler, 15” -18” long, metal
·
X-acto or scalpel
·
Cutting mat
·
Break away utility knife, small
·
Newsprint for waste paper when gluing (not
newspaper with print on it), approximately 12” x 18” pad
Instuctors will supply
·
Detailed handouts
·
Leather
·
Book cloth
·
Cover boards
·
Glue
·
Glue brushes
·
Thread
·
Needles for sewing
·
Awls
·
Puncher jigs, or paper punching jigs
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.
__________________________________________________________________ See Facebook for more photos! ______________________________________________________________
General Workshop Supply List
The following supplies can be bery 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 Board, if preferred
Glue Stick or Adhesive Roller
bone folder with good tip for scoring
Small Water Container
Small container with Distilled Water
Pipette or medicine dropper for using water
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
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,l 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!
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