January 22, 2025 Program (via Zoom): Sketchy Stunt Roman Minuscules with Nina Tran

Sketchy Stunt Roman Minuscules with Nina Tran

January 22, 2025  7:00-9:00pm Pacific
The recording is available on the Members-Only page until March 22nd 2025.

PROGRAM INFORMATION

When Ross F. George developed his Stunt Roman letters style in the 1920s, he had in mind the needs of showcard writers: punchy, flashy, easy-to-learn letters.  A hundred years later, calligraphers and lettering artists still need (and love) punchy, flashy, and easy-to-learn letters!

In this 2-hour program, we’ll learn just how easy it is to learn this style and how we can give it a sketchy 21st century vibe.

The Zoom login information will be emailed to members a few days before the event. If you have not received an email by January 20th, please send a message to our program coordinator at wcs.seminars1976@gmail.com.
** The session will be recorded and made available to members for 30 days. **

RECOMMENDED SUPPLIES

  • Favorite ballpoint pen, gel pen, and/or fine liner (0.5 – 0.7 mm point)
  • Mechanical Pencil (0.3 – 0.5 mm)
  • Graph paper (good idea!) or marker layout paper (e.g. Borden & Riley, Canson XL, etc.)
  • 1 sheet of sketch paper or copy paper
  • Eraser
  • Ruler

Sermon from Ken Brookfield’s Memorial

The sermon shared at the memorial of our beloved Ken Brookefield stands as a testament to his unwavering faith, boundless kindness, and the enduring legacy of love he left behind. 

May this reflection offer comfort and inspiration, reminding us of the values Ken cherished and the light he brought to all who knew him.


Sermon – Ken Brookfield – St. John’s – 2024

In planning for today Alison made it very clear that this service was to be a celebration of life.  And so, it is a celebration of the life of Ken Brookfield and what a life, what a wonderful life in so many ways.  He lived for 101 years and for most of that time in very good health.  As a young man he met the love of his life Hanna and they would spend the next 60 years as the apple of each other’s eye, raising a wonderful family together.  He ran his own successful business and had many interests including calligraphy, nature and classical music.  Ken lived in his own home right up until the last week of his life and he died peacefully with family by his side and his favourite Mozart music gently playing.  In a way, should we all be so blessed, so blessed of a life well and truly lived.

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December 7th – Christmas Tea Social 2024

Save the date for our Christmas Tea Social:
10:00am – 12:00pm
December 7, 2024
Location: Peace Church
Christmas Social 2024 - December 7th

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If you wish to participate in the optional Christmas Card Exchange, you may please sign up here by November 15, 2024.

This is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the season with fellow calligraphy enthusiasts, share your love of lettering, and enjoy the warm atmosphere of the holidays. 

We look forward to celebrating with you all!

 

November 27, 2024 Zoom Meeting

Please join us for our ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING at 6:45pm, followed by our program:

The Grid Game with Cindy Haller: VIA ZOOM

Cindy explores a variety of grid options to organize and group elements in a design for calligraphers. Whether the design is broadside or holiday card, Cindy provides time-tested solutions with historical references, along with reminders of the elements and principles of design. If time permits, a simple celtic knot may be incorporated into the program.

The Grid Game with Cindy Haller

November Meeting – The Grid Game with Cindy Haller

Basic Supplies: 

  • Pencil, Eraser, 12” ruler, 12 inch 45/90 Triangle 
  • Grid paper – suggestion: 8 squares/inch 
  • Layout paper thin enough to see guidelines underneath 
  • Two paper clips to clip layout paper to grid handouts 

Optional materials to Follow Along: 

  • Light pad 
  • Square template w/multiple square openings 
  • Colored pencils, regular or water soluble with a water brush 
  • Black Micron pen – 01, 02 or 03 
  • Colored gel pens 

October 23, 2024 Program: Hands-On Watermedia Workshop w/ Holbein, Legion Paper and General Pencil

Postponed from September, this meeting is for members only**. The Holbein, Legion Paper, & General Pencil Brand Ambassador Workshop is a hands-on workshop for artists of all levels and experience from beginner to professional. Along with the instructor, these guided workshops are a learning experience where attendees have the opportunity to experiment with and learn about many different materials. This Watermedia Workshop will focus on Holbein Watercolor, Gouache, Acrylic Gouache, and Watercolor Mediums, as well as Legion’s Stonehenge Aqua and Yupo papers, and an assortment of General Pencil materials.

All Materials are provided!

What will you need to bring?

  • water container, paper towels, small palette for mixing
  • brushes – for watercolour media – 1 round and 1 flat; 1 brush for acrylic gouache – either flat or round, your choice, but note that you should not use your watercolour brushes for acrylics and vise versa
  • your choice of calligraphy pens/dip pens, like pointed pen, broad edge, etc.

**Your registration from the September meeting has been transferred to this meeting.


Library Opens 7 pm
Meeting starts 7:30 pm