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Calligraphy course at Will's Quills Studio


These classes are for beginner to intermediate Copperplate calligraphers

Classes: 8 lessons, Tuesday 10th August- Tuesday 5th October 2010
Day Class: 1pm to 3.30pm
Night Class: 6.30pm to 9.00pm
Term Fees: $160 for the 8 lessons
Class Venue: Upstairs at Wills Quills, Shop 1 / 166 Victoria Avenue. Chatswood

The Teacher is Jane Kent (contact email): janekent@tpg.com.au

The aim of each lesson, is to complete a small project in class, using various methods and media.
You will design and complete, announcements, place cards, greeting cards and small invitations and Menus. Different weights of flourished pinted pen written Copperplate will be developed, with the aim to master the Copperplate script.

Metallic inks and stick ink will be the main media used.

We will start with the William Mitchell elbow nib, and progress to the fine Perry & Co Jubilaem EF.

The aim is to introduce students to the finer details of the beautiful Copperplate calligraphic hand, which is the most useful hand for both individual and commercial work.
A series of handouts will be given at each lesson, as well as linesheets.

The course is designed for students who are beginners to those with some experience who wish to perfect the copperplate hand.

Materials list: WM elbow nib, straight pen holder,
Chinese inkstick, and an ink grinding stone,
A4 bank paper pad.
Other materials will be given out when needed.
# The teacher will supply the (above) listed materials at the first class at a cost of $30.00

Access to the class above Will's Quills, is off Victoria Avenue into Lawrence Street, then turn first right behind the shops.The last set of stairs at the end of this back access is the entry to the classroom. The shop on Victoria Avenue, also gains entry to the classroom.


Calligraphy for Kids

Are you in year 4 or above and interested in 2 mornings of fun.

Learn:

Batarde, a French Gothic script
to use a nib pen
decorative Capitals
basic colour and design
layout skills
ideas for school project design

Where:

WILLS QUILLS
164 Victoria Ave, Chatswood.

When:

October 2010 school holidays
Thurs 7th & Friday 8th
9.30am – 12.30pm

Cost:

$60 (cash or cheque)

Enquiries, forms and payment to:
Sharon Baker (Dip West Call) ph:9807-1844 shas.baker@optusnet.com.au


Book Binding Workshop $120.00 per person Full Day Workshop.
Date: Saturdays   9-4pm  
THERE IS NO CONFIRMED DATE CURRENTLY  
   
"It is the overwhelming sense of satisfaction one feels when they take a book
out of a book press. A book where-by they decided upon the colour and design,
folded the pages, sewed the signatures, cut the board, glued and pressed the
project of mere board, paper, glue, thread and cloth that makes bookbinding
a spiritual and romantic journey."

This is a 16 signature codex bookbinding workshop. Hand sewn, hard cover,
(cloth spine and decorative paper –exterior).

Journal and Artee Books Workshop
$120.00 per person Full Day Workshop.
Date: Saturdays   9-4pm
THERE IS NO CONFIRMED DATE CURRENTLY
"It is the overwhelming sense of satisfaction one feels when they take a book out
of a book press. A book where-by they decided upon the colour and design,
folded the pages, sewed the signatures, cut the board, glued and pressed
the project of mere board, paper, glue, thread and cloth that makes bookbinding
a spiritual and romantic journey."

This is a workshop where two books are completed; one is a concertina book perfect
for journaling and photos the other book is a stab binding (tied) book
also for journaling, and for keepsake treasures.

WORKSHOP REQUIREMENTS - DETAILS (For the Book Making workshops)

BOOK MAKING Workshop, or the JOURNAL and ARTEE BOOK making Workshop.
Your teacher for the day is: Joanne Mansell
Time: 9 - 4pm all one Full day workshops
Place: Wills Quills 1/166 Victoria Ave Chatswood 2067
Please bring your lunch and snacks. coffee, tea biscuits will be provided.
(otherwise their will be a brief lunch break if you want to go out to buy something in Chatswood.)

Materials needed:
1 x set square
1 x steel ruler
1 x Stanley Knife
1 x Pencil
1 x Pen
1 x Note paper
1 x Bone folder
1 x Small flat brush for glue
1 x Scissors
2 x C-clamps

If you are unable to bring all the above items from home there will be some to share on the day on the workshop. All other items and materials will be supplied for the courses.

Items you may want to bring with you;
- Bits of paper off cuts for decoration
- Decorative items trinkets
- Leaves, bark, dried flowers, sticks etc..

Please turn up at 9.00am on the day and go straight up to level 2 of Wills Quills.


You can print or save the form/details below,
to your computer, as a DOC file by clicking HERE.
(Enter your own name and password at the prompt)


Print out, fill in and fax, email or send by post to us at:
Fax: 9419-6031. Email to: sales@willsquills.com.au.
Or please send all cheques or money orders to arrive before the workshop date:
Will's Quills. 1/166 Victoria Avenue. Chatswood. NSW 2067

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CARD MAKING Workshop, with IRIS FOLDING techniques.
Cost: $55.00 per person, 10am until 1pm.
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JOURNAL and ARTEE BOOKS Workshop.
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