THE ENCHANTED LETTER with
HEATHER HELD
Enchanted Letters are rooted in Medieval and Renaissance manuscripts, but have a distinct Victorian flair. These flourished script letters are embellished with florals and foliate accents and can be combined with calligraphic script lettering. The designs are based on my work in offhand flourishing, floral design and Victorian needlework. I hope you become Enchanted with these graceful letters.
FRAKTUR with LAURA ERIKSSON
Please join our own member, Laura Eriksson, who will be presenting the Fraktur alphabet via Zoom. Fraktur is a form of the Blackletter Latin alphabet used to write German and other European languages from the 16th to the 20th century: https://omniglot.com/writing/fraktur.htm.
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CARDS, CARDS, CARDS !!
Our in-person meeting will feature Card-Making. There will be 3 stations set up for members to create 3 exciting types of cards. The cards will be donated to the Queens Park Care Centre. If you have any extra cards in your home stash that you would also like to donate, please bring them along.
Our doors open at 7, with the library available to browse. Meeting starts at 7:30. Masks required, refreshments will be served. Remember to bring your beverage mug and name tag.
Sherry will show a selection of decorative elements and interesting background techniques.
Wendy will help you create the Floral Tri-Fold Cards she learned from F. Phyllis Macoluso.
Violet will teach you how to make woven cards with added text.
ADVENTURES WITH THE FOLDED PEN – HOW DOES SHE DO THAT
with VIOLET SMYTHE
In February we had an introduction to the folded pen with Kerri Forster. Violet has a large selection of folded pens and she has done much experimenting and playing with them. At the September meeting, come and see them in person and see the many varied markings they can create. Doors open at 7pm, and the meeting starts at 7:30 pm. Since we are still dealing with Covid, and are approaching the “flu” season, our executive has decided to require masks at our in-person meeting.
Tim McLaughlin will be presenting an In-Person talk:
Artisan Ink and the New Calligraphers: Handmade Ink and the Return to Penwork.
It is a surprising fact that image-based social media has ignited a return to calligraphy and pen work. A new generation is taking on the hand-made script. They are also rethinking ink and pigment production as artisans. Join Tim McLaughlin as he maps the creative landscape and shares some of his approach to ink-making and pen work. Tim’s journals, writings and photography may be found online at tmcl.ca
This will be our first In-person scheduled meeting since Covid,.
THERFORE:
• Masks are mandatory
• Please provide your Proof of Vaccination
• We will serve tea and coffee but ask that you
bring your own mug.
• We will have the seating spaced apart
• Food will not be available, but you can bring
your own snacks
• All surfaces will be sanitized to the best of our ability
Connie Furgason will demonstrate the basic characteristics of Free Versals via Zoom. In her presentation entitled VERY FREE VERSALS and ITALIC VARIATIONS, she will also pinpoint the steps to transition from regular italic into variations.
Heather Victoria Held will be presenting Spring Floral Flourishes via Zoom. The beautiful world of offhand flourishing is peaceful, meditative and traditionally done without the use of pencil or design planning. This can often be intimidating for beginners, but in this class you will gain confidence as you start to put your strokes together to create delightful Spring Flourishes. Nature will be our guide as we add florals and leaves with a soft touch of colour to these graceful flourishes. Once you understand a few basic strokes, you will be amazed at what you can create. The possibilities are endless for these beautiful designs that emerge almost magically on your paper. Good for all skill levels.