NEXT MEETING!

Saturday, January 14, 2012
9:30 a.m. until 12:00 Noon
Courts of Praise Fellowship Church
2260 E. Johnson Avenue
(Corner Davis Highway and Johnson Avenue)
Pensacola, Florida

January 2012 Newsletter

Some excerpts:

For a full copy of the January 2012 Newsletter, please email gcguild@gmail.com.

November 2011 Newsletter

Here are a few excerpts from the November 2011 Newsletter:

For more information or to receive your own copy of the Newsletter, please email gcguild@gmail.com!

Meeting Minutes November 12, 2011

Members of the Calligraphy Guild met at their new location at the Courts of Praise Church on Johnson Ave. in Pensacola on Saturday, November 12, 2011. Vice-President Candy Norman officiated in the absence of President Carla Godwin.

The first order of business was discussing possible places for the March 2012 workshop since the Courts of Praise would not be available on Sunday. Possible places mentioned were the Milton campus of PSC, where the SRAA meets, the auditorium at W FL Hospital, the EEA building where Candy’s sorority has their Christmas show, the Gulf Breeze Community Center, Catholic High and SS Dixon Primary school in Pace. Different members were going to investigate various venues.

Candy then read the letter from Carol Pallesen, the workshop presenter for March. She presented a possible twelve workshops; after discussion, “Calling all cards” was decided upon. It will be a combination of lettering, card making, and “fun.”

The next order of business was election of Officers. Candy Norman accepted the nomination for President. Marianne Richardson nominated Dulce Snowman for vice-president. She accepted the nomination. Marianne agreed to remain as Secretary and Dorothy Wallace agreed to remain as Treasurer. Voting followed and the slate of Officers was accepted unanimously.

Dorothy gave a treasurer’s report and said we made $150-200 on the Golden workshop.

It was discussed that we could give the Courts of Praise a donation to cover their utility expenses during our usage. We agreed to do so in 2012.

The Christmas party was discussed. It was decided to move the party to the 17th of December since two of the Officers will be out of town on the 10th. The party will either be at Carla’s or Marianne’s.

Our participation at the GreatGulfCoast Art Festival was reviewed. It was thought to be successful even though the traffic never necessitated having two calligraphers doing names. Next year we will be more intentional about bringing snacks and refreshments.

We began working on the 2012 schedule. In January the workshop will be pointed pen; Candy will lead us in using our pens to do Copperplate and Weaver writing.

February will be “Think Pink” – a Valentine’s brunch with a multi “workshop” – woven hearts, accordion books and folded Valentines.

March will be the Carol Pallesen workshop.

April will feature broad pen lettering.

The meeting was adjourned and Dorothy shared with us backgrounds for Versals. There was a display of items from the Golden workshop, also.

Respectfully submitted,
Marianne Richardson, Secretary

Golden Weekend Workshop

Over October 8th and 9th, the Gulfcoast Calligraphy Guild, held its Fall workshop in lieu of the regular monthly meeting. It was a golden weekend with Kevin Tobin, resident artist with the Golden Paint Company, showing guild members and guests the various ways Golden products can be used to enhance our artistic creations and calligraphy with different effects. Those attending went home with numerous samples and gifts from Golden.

More photos from the event:

Assorted Materials

Different Textures

Set out to dry

Playing with color!

Iridescent acrylics on cardstock

Smeary and splotchy and shiny! Oh my!

October 2010 Newsletter Highlights

Click each thumbnail for a sample from the October Newsletter!

For a full copy, please email gcguild@gmail.com.

Greater Gulfcoast Arts Festival

Every year, the Guild is proud to participate in the Greater Gulfcoast Arts Festival (http://www.ggaf.org)!

This year, it’s being held in Seville Square in Pensacola, FL, November 5, 6, and 7.  The Guild will have their table set up again.

And we need volunteers to man the table: talk to visitors, share information about the Guild, and maybe even demonstrate a little Calligraphy!  If you’d like donate your time and talent, please email GCGUILD@GMAIL.COM and your message will be forwarded to the coordinator.

More info coming soon!

Charles Pearce Workshop

A Gentler Gothic Hand

Featuring: Charles Pearce

A TWO-DAY WORKSHOP

The Gothic hands of the Middle Ages from the eleventh century up to the time of the Rnaissance developed a certain harshness about them. In the search for rhythm and compactness they tended to lose some of their legibility. However, in the southern parts of Europe the gothic hands tended to be less harsh with a certain softness to them. Italy had its Rotunda, and in some parts of Spain a hand developed which is what this workshop is based on.

Using some historical examples we shall look at what appealed to the Mediterranean peoples as opposed to those of northern climes. We shall try to create a hand which is a little more appropriate to present day usage. A little softer and thus a little more legible. We shall still attempt to maintain the “picket fence” look and strength so characteristic of good Gothic hands while adding a certain curvature and flair to the strokes.

Some knowledge or understanding of the Gothic hands would be an advantage but is not essential.

It is always a good idea to bring a notebook and cameras are permitted in class, but please keep flash to a minimum, and use only when writing is not in progress! Thank you.

You will need to bring:

• A selection of large pens, such as: Coit, Automatic Lettering, Horizon, Hiro, etc. at a minimum size of 3/8″ (8mm)

• Some Mitchell’s (size 3 and 3 1/2) or Brause (size 1.5mm and 2mm) pens and penholders

• A goodly supply of ink preferably of the aniline dye variety – Pelikan 4001, Quink, etc,

• A pad or two of layout/detail paper, 14″ x 17″ (or A3) minimum

• A sheet of Arches 90# Hot Press Watercolor Paper or similar

• An HB (#2) pencil and pencil sharpener

• A drawing board and T square

• A water pot

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Dates: Saturday, October 9th and Sunday, October 10th, 2010

Place: Baptist Medical Park – Azalea Room

9400 University Parkway

(9 Mile Road and University Parkway)

Pensacola, Florida

Cost: $100.00 Guild Members

$125.00 Non-Guild Members

(Non-Guild Members will receive membership benefits for one year including workshop discounts).

Total Registration Fee is due by: Tuesday, August 31, 2010.

The workshop is full at this time with a waiting list so to secure your spot for the workshop please be sure to mail your registration in before the deadline.

Mail checks to:

Gulfcoast Calligraphy Guild

5889 Greenfield Street

Pace, Florida 32571-7323

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Workshop Contacts:

gcguild@gmail.com

Gothic Refresher – Sept 11, 2010

September 11, 2010

In preparation for the upcoming Charles Pearce calligraphy workshop, the group had a Gothic Refresher program at the monthly meeting.

Handouts provided by Dona.

Practicing the downstroke.

Practicing capitals and words.

The letter S tends to be tricky in this hand.

Marianne reviews her work.

Beginning Foundational Class

Open to all Gulfcoast Calligraphy Guild members.

June 22 & June 29, 2010 (Tuesdays)
10am to 12pm

This class will focus on Foundational hand, which is the prerequisite for all other hands.

All members, beginners and those who would like to use it for review, are WELCOME!

Instructor: Dona Stenstrom. Held at her house.

For more info: email!

Cost ($20 per hour) will be split by the students.