Upcoming Guild Mini Workshops 2019:
Cream City Calligraphers and Paper Arts is introducing an ongoing series of mini workshops designed to have you learn a new skill or simply brush up on the ones you have! Each 4 hour workshop will be taught by a local expert with their goal being to give you the basics. Follow up advanced workshops may be something we do in the future. All workshops will be held at the Cedarburg Cultural Center W62N546 Washington Ave, Cedarburg, WI 53012. Workshops are filled on a ‘first come’ basis, and no refunds will be given after two weeks before the class date. Class size is limited to 20. Cost for each workshop is $25 for members, $40 for non-members. Some classes may incur a small supply fee, which will be noted and payable at the workshop. No refunds will be given after two weeks before the class date. Click here for the link to the registration forms.
Beginning Copperplate Calligraphy with Valerie Sonntag Sunday, November 10, 2019, 12:30- 4:30
The workshop will help beginners learn about tools, inks and especially letter forms of Copperplate calligraphy. We will practice using the pointed pen to form basic lower case letters and upper case letters if time allows. Handouts will be included for further practice. A great way to introduce yourself to a new hand! Supplies you bring: Nikko G nib (or pointed nib of your choice) The nibs are about $1.55 each. Pen holder (oblique holder for right handed student, straight holder for left handed student) Holders can include the plastic Speedball oblique holder ($2.34) or more expensive holders. Pencil for warm-ups and taking notes Guidelines, handouts and ink will be supplied for a $4.50 class fee payble at the workshop. Supplies can be ordered online from the following sites: John Neal Bookseller, Paper & Ink Arts, Blick and Amazon. Please call Valerie if you have questions about the class or supplies.
The workshop will help beginners learn about tools, inks and especially letter forms of Copperplate calligraphy. We will practice using the pointed pen to form basic lower case letters and upper case letters if time allows. Handouts will be included for further practice. A great way to introduce yourself to a new hand! Supplies you bring: Nikko G nib (or pointed nib of your choice) The nibs are about $1.55 each. Pen holder (oblique holder for right handed student, straight holder for left handed student) Holders can include the plastic Speedball oblique holder ($2.34) or more expensive holders. Pencil for warm-ups and taking notes Guidelines, handouts and ink will be supplied for a $4.50 class fee payble at the workshop. Supplies can be ordered online from the following sites: John Neal Bookseller, Paper & Ink Arts, Blick and Amazon. Please call Valerie if you have questions about the class or supplies.
Beginning Celtic Knotwork with Nancy Hills
Saturday, December 7, 2019, 12:30- 4:30
Intricate and colorful Celtic knots have adorned calligraphic manuscripts since the early 7th century. The basics are easy to learn, and in addition to providing an attractive grace note to your own lettering, learning how to create these knots will provide you endless hours of doodling enjoyment, and make your meeting notes the envy of your coworkers! And after getting the basic shapes down, we’ll also learn how to create a simple Celtic border and how to incorporate knots into drawn capital letters. Supplies you bring: Pencil, Eraser, Pencil Sharpener, Ruler, Micron Pen (any size but not too fine), watercolor pencils with small pointed brush and small water container, or regular colored pencils. Paper will be supplied for a $2.00 class fee payable at the workshop.
Classes
2048 - Uncial Calligraphy
Longtime CCC & PA member, Sue McConnell, has been teaching calligraphy in Wisconsin for 36 years and is pleased to offer a series of classes which will be focusing on the Uncial (Celtic) Script of the 4th through 6th centuries. Uncial is a capital letter alphabet written with a broad edge pen. The class will include the understanding of the tools, papers, ink, and history of calligraphy. This class will also include an introduction to historical and contemporary decorative letters. Participants should bring $5.00 to the first class to cover the cost of the calligraphy marker and supplies. All levels of ability are welcome. Classes meet Tuesdays, 10/22/19 - 11/26/19 from 12:30P - 2:00P at Range Line Elementary School in Mequon. $65 for residents/$72 for non-residents. Click here to register on the Mequon/Thiensville Park and Rec site.
112039 - Cursive Handwriting for Grades 3rd, 4th, and 5th!
Longtime CCC & PA member, Sue McConnell, has been teaching calligraphy in Wisconsin for 36 years and is offering this workshop to introduce the cursive handwriting alphabet through the Mequon/Thiensville Park and Rec Department. The group will have fun learning and/or practicing the lower and upper case letters. The student will be writing short sentences by the fourth class. The instruction will be based on the “Skill Builders Cursive Handwriting Workbook” that each student will receive. The workbook will go home with the student after the last class. The fourth class will celebrate the work completed with writing their own name signature in cursive on their Certificate of Completion. Classes meet Tuesdays, 10/01/19 - 11/22/19 from 6:00P - 7:00P at Range Line Elementary School in Mequon. $60 for residents/$70 for non-residents. Click here to register.
Longtime CCC & PA member, Sue McConnell, has been teaching calligraphy in Wisconsin for 36 years and is pleased to offer a series of classes which will be focusing on the Uncial (Celtic) Script of the 4th through 6th centuries. Uncial is a capital letter alphabet written with a broad edge pen. The class will include the understanding of the tools, papers, ink, and history of calligraphy. This class will also include an introduction to historical and contemporary decorative letters. Participants should bring $5.00 to the first class to cover the cost of the calligraphy marker and supplies. All levels of ability are welcome. Classes meet Tuesdays, 10/22/19 - 11/26/19 from 12:30P - 2:00P at Range Line Elementary School in Mequon. $65 for residents/$72 for non-residents. Click here to register on the Mequon/Thiensville Park and Rec site.
112039 - Cursive Handwriting for Grades 3rd, 4th, and 5th!
Longtime CCC & PA member, Sue McConnell, has been teaching calligraphy in Wisconsin for 36 years and is offering this workshop to introduce the cursive handwriting alphabet through the Mequon/Thiensville Park and Rec Department. The group will have fun learning and/or practicing the lower and upper case letters. The student will be writing short sentences by the fourth class. The instruction will be based on the “Skill Builders Cursive Handwriting Workbook” that each student will receive. The workbook will go home with the student after the last class. The fourth class will celebrate the work completed with writing their own name signature in cursive on their Certificate of Completion. Classes meet Tuesdays, 10/01/19 - 11/22/19 from 6:00P - 7:00P at Range Line Elementary School in Mequon. $60 for residents/$70 for non-residents. Click here to register.