Flourishes

MMO

Happy Holidays to All!! Happy New Year!!

What a busy, fun packed year we've had! We had major workshops, great programs, exciting mini-whorkshops, a year long course with Reggie Ezell (can't quite believe that it's over already) a gorgeous sold-out calendar, a renewed set of Saturday Specials - WOW!! *** Thanks go to each and every one of us as Guild members who gave our dues, our creative thoughts, our sweat, and our attendance to the wide array of events available this past year.
We had a full Saturday Special on 1 Dec - I had a great time and now we know that our wonderful meeting room accommodates a LARGE number of people and stuff!! I can't wait for an opportunity to teach with Joan Schmitz -- that Saturday Special is scheduled for 12 January 2002 -- sign up at our January 3rd meeting. It's gonna be a blast!
Talk about blasts! Our Holiday Party at Leslie Winakur's house was so exciting! The food was outstanding (some recipes will be posted, I hope) the card/bookmark exchange was super, and a ton of really neat things were gathered for the Battered Women's Shelter, which will be delivered by Janice Anabtawi -- Thanks, Janice! And lots of spouses attended -- the very best part was being together. Our thoughts and prayers are with Denise Adler and Priscilla Earl, both of whom are undergoing medical testing.
Just as all of you have made this year of our Guild look so good, we collectively make our country look good in a year of difficult challenges. I am so glad that one of the very first events of the year 2002 for me will be our meeting on January 3rd. See you there!

Maggie

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REMINDER !! REMINDER !!

Our Annual Spring Exhibit is approaching in April. This is one of those events that just always seems to sneak up on us at the last minute. So this year let’s try to sneak up on it instead. Go to your studio and make stuff, as the poster says. As of this mailing, we have 3 months to get ready. That should be enough time for us to completely fill the gallery with wonderful art. Be sure to review the guidelines in the directory and in the November issue of Flourishes. If you have any questions, please call Jo Pacelli, Exhibit Chairperson.

BEST WISHES FOR A SPEEDY RECOVERY to our ailing members, who include Rudy Gonzales, Priscilla Earl, and Denise Adler. We hope each of you is doing well.

SUPPLY LIST FOR CALLIGRAPHIC COLLAGE WORKSHOP
ON FEBRUARY 9-10
WITH JACQUELINE SULLIVAN

Day 1:

Arches watercolor paper (cold or hot press) 140 lb., cut into fourths. Note: it must be 140 lb. Jackie prefers Lanaquarelle or Winsor Newton

1 sheet (choose 1) of ogura lace paper, unryu white paper with or without inclusions, or any lace paper, small amount – 9x12 is plenty, so share a sheet with a friend. Wrinkles don’t matter!

Flat watercolor brush, ½” – 1” wide, synthetic is fine

Transparent watercolors – any you might have. If in tubes, bring a palette. If you don’t have any, buy a set Prang pan watercolors (Jackie likes the larger set)

Old cookie sheet or tray for catching drips

2 Large water containers – like large cottage cheese containers

Cheap bristle brush about 1”-1½” wide (can be purchased in the kitchen area of dollar stores, several to a package, white bristles with wooden handle

Roll of waxed paper

Niji white tissue paper (Michael’s has it, split a pack with a friend)

Old calligraphy practice sheets or goofs to cut up (letter forms won’t be visible, so don’t worry abou how it looks)

Misc. string, cord; metallics nice but optional; Scissors; Brayer; 1 sheet 20” x 30” illustration board

Day 2:

Writing tools – favorite pens and inks

Paper to write on, any “good” paper you like

Slant board; ruler; knife with new sharp blades; cutting mat; Alene’s tacky glue

Several short quotes, 3-10 words

Collage doo-dads (beads, strings, old jewelry, hand-made papers, etc. Note: if you have doo-dads to share, we’ll set up a sharing table

Call for Entries Calligraphers Engagement Calendar

The 2003 theme is MUSIC.
You may select from a broad range of texts which relate directly or indirectly to music or musical terminology.

The format is 7"x9" vertical with a maximum artwork area of 5"x6-1/2". Please request (can be sent via mail or fax) a full size template or visit the website at www.JohnNealBooks.com .

We are searching for a chairperson for Calendar 2003. Contact Maggie Gillikin. Calendar 2002 has been a tremendous success.

January Activities

CALLING ALL RULERS

Have you ever needed to draw lines on your paper quickly? Have you needed to center a line of lettering? Do you need to cut a straight line? Do you want to have an even slant to your lettering? Don’t you just detest the tedious job of lining and cutting accurately? For our January Early Bird Special, Leslie Winakur, who hates having to draw lines but loves the look you get when you do it right, will discuss the use of various ruling devices. There will be a demonstration of the use of Reggie’s Linex Liner, the centering ruler, metal rulers, plastic rulers, Marsha Brady’s Schaedler Precision Rule, and several other odd ruling instruments I have wasted money on in the past!

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY for CALLIGRAPHERS

Did you ever realize that you are a person with intellectual property? Do you know what intellectual property means? Do you know the value of intellectual property for yourself, your family? Do you know the difference between a utility patent, a design patent, a trademark, service mark or copyright? Do you know how to protect your intellectual property? If you’ve ever asked yourself any of the questions above, or are curious about them, join us at the January meeting for a program about intellectual property from a calligrapher’s point of view., when Linda Browning and Alan Thiele , two attorneys with the local law firm of Jenkens & Gilchrist, present the program .

Linda W. Browning was licensed to practice before the United States patent and Trademark office last year. She received her JD from St. Mary’s in 2000 and her BA in Biology, BSN in Nursing, and MBA in Management and Finance from the U. of Texas in Austin. Linda is a registered nurse and mother of two. She enjoys watercolor, drawing and painting to relax and does her own floral arrangements. Linda started out as a music major in voice, and also plays the piano and guitar. As you can see she is a very diverse individual.

Alan R. Thiele has been a practicing patent attorney for twenty years. He began as an engineer after graduating from Lehigh University in Bethlehem, PA. Alan flew for a year in Viet Nam as a helicopter test pilot. He is the author of several books, and is currently working on another. He believes in writing for at least twenty minutes each day. He is an extremely organized person who is meticulous in his record keeping, as evidenced by his journals. A father of six, he enjoys motor cycle riding, working out, collecting pens and reading. He also writes with a very distinctive hand.

More January activities

CAROLINGIAN IN A PAMPHLET STITCH BOOK

The January 12 Saturday Special will take place in the usual meeting room at Christ Episcopal Church, from 9:30-4:30. We are lucky to have two teachers – Joan Schmitz will teach Carolingian, the original book hand, and Maggie Gillikin will teach a hard bound pamphlet stitch book, approx. 6 5/8” tall by 5 1/4” wide.

Supply List:

1 sheet Arches text wove paper (will be available for sale at the mini workshop)
1 sheet decorative paper (light to medium weight for book covers) spine piece may be made from the same paper or a contrasting paper

Scissors; bone folder; pencil; 12” ruler with cork backing; PVA glue (if you have some); awl

Regular household sponge – dry and clean

Waste paper (newsprint is great). A small pile to be used during gluing and then discarded

3.5 mm marker or Speedball C-2 or equivalent nib

Ink or gouache

Lined paper will be provided

January 2002 Flourishes' Web Page is proudly sponsored by
Sandee's Sewing Shop in Seguin, TX USA - whose web site is:
http://www.axs4u.net/home/riptron

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