New Work

Well Carl has left and has left us with a wealth of practice sheets and food for thought.

I hived off to the Herbert Evans sale and stocked up on reams of paper, pencils and paint.

Surely now with this new supply letters will roll off the pen Carl left me. Don't 'they' say that the master's hand guides the strokes of the pen? Let's hope so.

My classes are full and brimming with dedicated students who diligently practice in class.

Carl Rohrs

Well, after all that time we are back again, in the calligraphy mode.

I fetched Carl this afternoon and we spent time making sure that all calligraphers will be cosy as well as able to write. The studio is 2  garages wide and long - which is great for 8 students, but 'tight' for 16. Anyway all are well-fitted and we look forward to a great 3 days of calligraphy.

More about that on Thursday. 

Calligraphy Again

Well we are back to the Gauteng madness. Fortunately we have plans for creative outlet. 

The Calligraphers in the Thursday classes will work on the letterform, working towards completing a book.

I am participating in a correspondence course with Heleen de Haas and although I've been away I've thoroughly enjoyed the interaction and challenge of being led through a new view of calligraphy.

Saturday morning classes will commence after the Easter weekend. 

Penfriends Studio

The Thursday morning group is busy with the Foundation hand which is so elegant and regal. From pencil skeletons to penwritten caps, everyone is working to find that dance of the pen.

Thursday afternoon girls are flourishing with Italic. The charm of this hand is once you have it imprinted there are so many variations.

With Carl Rohrs joining us in South Africa in July everyone is honing their calligraphic skills. The Johannesburg courses are fully booked and we are waiting with pen poised.

New Year, New course, Same group!

The next course begins on Thursday 15 January. I have developed a new course which should be stimulating and interesting, especially for all who have been coming over the past few years.

The course entails calligraphy exercises and beautiful exemplars based on Sheila Waters' new book.

We also plan a workshop in the Free State in April.

Here's to a great Calligraphic year. 

2008 end of year

The exam is written, the books completed and another year has passed.

The last class on 11 December promises to be fun and filled with laughter, good food and fragrant coffee.

2009 classes begin again on Thursday 15 January. 

The morning classes: from 9h30 to 12h00 and will cost R450.00 for four sessions. 

Afternoon classes will commence on the same day at 14h30 to 16h30 and will cost R420.00 for four sessions. 

Please remember that an option for calligraphy by correspondence is possible. 

Please contact me should you wish further information. 

End of 2008

Can't believe that we are nearly at the end of the year. 

We've had a busy and productive time in classes. The students each created 2 small books filled with creativity and writing which will be good exemplars for referral.

The exam was great fun - for me at least - and most students passed well, although all will returning in 2009.

Classes begin again on Thursday 17 January both morning and afternoon.

Season's greetings to all - and thank you for your support!