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Classes are taught by Debby Reelitz in her North Granby studio spring 2008 REFRESHER CLASS ON FOUNDATIONAL **NEW** Cost: $70. Materials fee to the instructor: $8 (will pay for the papers in your book) Supply List (these are the same supplies we used in the Intro class): REGISTRATION
To reserve a spot in a summer or fall 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. SUMMER 2008 INTRODUCTION TO CALLIGRAPHY-Summer intensive 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. Bring a notebook for your use in class. 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. FALL 2008 REFRESHER CLASS ON ITALIC **NEW** Cost: $70. Materials fee to the instructor: $8 (will pay for the papers in your book) Supply List (these are the same supplies we used in the italic class): LETTERING ON BACKGROUNDS In this course students will create a wide variety of backgrounds, including watercolors, paste papers even gold leaf. Then the students will explore the tips and techniques of lettering on these and other surfaces. Students will also be given the opportunity to bring in surfaces & backgrounds of their choosing to discuss lettering on those surfaces. (glass, fabric, rocks, wood, etc). This class is designed for students that have taken at least one calligraphy course. Cost: $120 class fee; $15 materials fee to the instructor. Supply List: Sources: Paper & Ink Arts Catalog www.paperinkarts.com INTRODUCTION TO CALLIGRAPHY 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. Bring a notebook for your use in class. 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.
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. |
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