In the midst of all this summer activity we were all saddened to learn of Hazel Carter's death. Hazel was a long-time member of the Guild. In addition to extending our deepest sympathy to her family, the library will be purchasing a book in her memory. Our thanks go to Joan Schmitz for representing the Guild at her funeral and to Mavis Caudill, Thea Moore and their committee for such a prompt, efficient communications network that performs so well, even when the news is sad.

As I get ready for my "first" board meeting (7 P.M. - 31 August - Joan Schmitz's house). I feel like Charlie Brown and his baseball skills -- Leslie left such L-A-R-G-E footprints ... Sirley Ginn got the first ball rolling with a summer organizational meeting, so I know that all of us have exciting programs, mini's, workshops, and newsletters in the year ahead, and I look forward to our first meeting on Sept. 7th.

S-E-E ... Y-O-U ... T-H-E-R-E

MAGGIE

Early Bird
ATTENTION PLEASE!
This year, Early Birds will start at 6:45 in order to accommodate
Church Activities. Meeting will be at 7:15.

September's Early Bird will be the showing of the Dragon Pals, 2000. Be sure to bring all the gifts, cards, books and treasures you were given over the summer. Also, don't forget to bring that pal a card or gift of thanks. Please make a note of the new Early Bird time: 6:45 - 7:15.

WORKSHOP

M V S - - G W

Clash of the Romans
Two Approaches to the Modulated Line

Mark Van Stone and Gwen Weaver will present a workshop October 7-8, 2000, in which we will have the opportunity to explore the classically pure roman letterforms using two different tools. Mark, drawing on his intimate knowledge of classical aesthetics, will teach his elegant and graceful Roman Caps using a broad edge pen with subtle pen pressure to "carve" the letters.

Gwen teaches those same letters using a pointed pen to define the line and delicately "sculpt" them with pressure. As with any approach to this classic letterform, the rules of proportion and height/weight ratio are important to understand. Once understood, they can be played with - just for fun! It will become evident that the nib - either broad edge or pointed - doesn't matter as much as pressure and proportion to give these letters vitality and make them sing. The pressure and subtle modulation of line fill these mighty old letterforms with modern sparkle.

The second day of the workshop will explore similar attributes of lower case
letterforms, Carolingian and Roman minuscules.

Workshop fee: to be announced.

Supplies:

Whatever holder - straight, oblique; nibs - broad and pointed but including Mitchell 3, 4, 5; any writing fluid you are accustomed to using; graph or lined paper and/or layout bond paper (you will be supplied with 11" x 17" sheets of lines that will show through). Bring a favorite quote and some good paper and all the "usual stuff."

September Birthdays

9/1 Betty Lou Jordan
9/1 Nancy McHugh
9/2 Joanne Pacelli
9/5 Sylvia Stanley
9/7 Pam Braha
9/11 Shawn Behrens
9/13 Karen Veni
9/14 Karen Daugherty
9/21 Rosemary Sibenhausen
9/22 Carol Patterson
9/25 Amy Gillikin
9/26 Loni Carlson
9/27 Kaye Yarbrough

Thank You

I can hardly explain how I felt when I saw my beautiful President's Book at the June Pot Luck Dinner. The paste paper is magnificent, the structure is so unique, and each entry is so thoughtfully done and so representative of its contributor. I was overwhelmed and speechless at the party, and I kept that book on my coffee table almost all summer so that I could look at it over and over and over again. I showed it off to everyone I know. And now it has a special place in my glass cabinet where no harm can come to it, and an even more special place in my heart.

Leslie

A Limerick by Maggie

There once was a group, SACG,
Whose members were wonderfully nifty.
Now Maggie's in charge
But Leslie's boots are so large
How will it be? It's a mystery!

Pauline Sager, Editor

Dragon Pals
September Program

Karen Veni

Reggie Ezell Update

Please remember that all participants are to submit a signed contract (which was mailed to you this summer) and $500 by October 1, 2000.

Also, you are to submit a Xerox, photo, or slide of something you have done recently to Joan for Reggie by August 31, 2000.

Dear San Antonio Calligraphers Guild members who attended my May workshop,

Thank you very much for inviting me back to teach in beautiful San Antonio. I had a wonderful time! I wanted to express my gratitude to all of you for attending: special acknowledgement goes to Joan & Tom Schmitz, and to Edith Davis for their kind hospitality. I will return to share what we all love: letters, books, and cards: Joan and I have set a date, so mark April 6-7, 2002, on your calendar. Between now and then, make lots of boxes, cards and books for loved ones and enjoy the process as you practice your letterforms. Again, thanks from the bottom of my heart!

Carol Pallesen

Mini Workshop
Thursday, September 21, 2000
7 - 9 P.M.
Bonnie Houser
"Angela Alphabetica"

The purpose of this workshop is to design and collage a folk art paper doll
and include as many letters of the alphabet as you can in her formation and
decoration.

Supply List

· 1 small piece tracing paper (8 ½ by 11)
· pencil, eraser, scissors, glue stick
· collage papers
· oriental washi, papers with words, a little with black and flesh tone
· choose colors of collage papers that will coordinate with one sheet of
paste paper, marbled, or acrylic decorated paper, approximately 20" X 25"
· needle with large eye. Yarn or thread to coordinate with your colors.
· rubber stamps - of faces, alphabets, hats, clothing (optional)
· gel pens, pigma pen

Supply fee $1.00 to cover Arches hot press paper and Xerox copies

Reminder -- Photos on the Web

If you have access to the Internet, go to the Flourishes website and admire the photos.
http://www.axs4u.net/home/inksmith/photos.htm

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