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	Classes are taught by Debby Reelitz in her North Granby studio with a maximum of 8 students, a minimum of 5 students. REGISTRATION FORM for CLASSES FALL 2010 LEARN SILK SCREEN PRINTING: the easy to use Gocco printer Wednesday evenings, 6 weeks, 7:00 to 9:00 pm September 15, 22, 29, October 6, 13, 20 This wonderfully easy to use printer can do a wide range of printing techniques. This class is for anyone interested in printing their own cards or art, it is not just for calligraphers. Over the 6 weeks, several printing techniques will be demonstrated and you will not only learn how to design a printed piece but you will a piece as well. The goal is that by the end of the class you have printed a set of cards (or art prints) of your own making. A great opportunity to create & print your own holiday cards. Cost: $120. Materials fee of $25 includes use of the gocco printer, 2 print screens, light bulbs and ink. Paper for your projects will be ordered separately to allow for individual choice. Below are samples of printed pieces. Descriptions below. The tree design has 3 layers of color. The “Practice Random Acts” is done with marbelized inks. “Shoot for the moon” is done on unruyu paper and the “Little Boy” piece has original color dropped into the airplane. INTRODUCTION TO CALLIGRAPHY 6 weeks, Saturday mornings October 16, 23, 30; November 6, 13, 20 Instruction from 10 am to noon. Students are welcome to stay & continue working until 1:00 pm. The course will introduce the fundamentals of the foundational lettering style, writing with a metal nib, working with goauche & more. While the italic hand is very popular & most often identified with calligraphy, many, including the world-renowned Sheila Waters, are firm believers that calligraphers that start with the foundational hand will have greater control & experience faster development of their lettering skills. We will also create a Japanese-style book that highlights the techniques learned in class. This is an excellent class for young students, adults and teenagers. Cost: $100. Materials fee to the instructor: $15. Please do not purchase any supplies ahead of time. Feel free to bring any calligraphy supplies you already have (if you have any) to the first class to add to our discussion, but supplies will be ordered at the first class and available the second week. Debby will supply the materials you need the first week. Though bring a notebook for your notes. REGISTRATION To reserve a spot in a class, please call 860-413-9041 to make sure space is still available and mail a $20 deposit to Debby Reelitz; 24 Silkey Road; North Granby CT 06060. The remaining amount is due by 2 weeks before class. REGISTRATION FORM for CLASSES LEFTIES If you are left-handed and interested in doing calligraphy, you CAN do it. There are left-handed professional calligraphers out there. Yes, there are challenges to being left-handed and using the broad edged tool, but there are many tricks to get around them. To be honest, it does mean extra time and experimentation to learn what works best for you. So, what I like to do for lefties is send them a small booklet to read before coming to class so you can get a preview on some of the tricks of the trade. When you register, just let me know you are left-handed so I can send you the book. I do ask that it be returned for future lefties taking classes.