Details of our Christmas party will be emailed to all guild members by December 1st. Hope you can join us for some holiday traditions, fun times, and yummy food!
Tuesday, November 28, 2023
Monday, October 30, 2023
Next meeting: Saturday, November 11 @ 10 am
at Saint Matthew Lutheran Church, Waco, Texas
Stone Carving
with Paul Herrera
Paul Herrera will give a demonstration and explanation of the inscription making process that was used, and continues to be used, in Father Catich's classroom workshop in Davenport, Iowa. “We have a slightly different approach than you find in other stone inscription shops. Our method is one that Father established as a sign-painter/scholar while studying ancient Latin and Greek inscriptions,” according to Paul, who taught at St. Ambrose University with Father Catich.
Paul will also bring
examples of his finished work as well as tools and practice pieces of slate
that calligraphy guild members can use for their own hands-on inscription
cutting experience.
No supply list this month.
Tuesday, September 26, 2023
Next meeting: Saturday, October 14 at 10 am
at Saint Matthew Lutheran Church, Waco, Texas
Origami made with money…
The October program will be all about folding dollar bills into
cute shapes to share or keep.
Giving cash for gifts can feel a little like paying bills. But
when it’s FUN cash, like a heart or a house or a Christmas tree, it takes on a
whole new personality. Welcome, Money Origami! Linda Deal Kruse is looking
forward to sharing several patterns and some tips that she has learned through
trial and error. This is hands-on so bring some ones. With the holidays quickly
approaching, they make great gifts to accompany your lettering. And you will take
home samples to practice more at home.
Supply list:
Bring about 5-7 crisp one-dollar bills (iron them if needed)
Bone folder (if you have one)
Monday, August 28, 2023
Next meeting at the Art Center Waco!
701 S. 8th Street,
Waco, Texas (location change!)
Calligraphy overview
by guild members
In conjunction with our 35th celebration art exhibit,
the guild is presenting our monthly September meeting and program at the Art
Center Waco. The program (starting at 11 am) is open to the public. We will examine
four different types of calligraphy from 4 members’ perspectives; each will
have about 15 minutes to demonstrate and explain their style.
·
Blackletter/gothic with broad edge nibs – K.
Paul Holt
·
Copperplate with pointed nibs – Jane Stanfield
·
Brush lettering with flexible felt tip markers –
Karon Wheeless
·
Pencil lettering – Jeanne Dittmann
The business meeting will begin at 10 am; the calligraphy
program will start at 11 am. This is not a hands-on program so no supply
list, but you are welcome to bring your favorite tools to show our Art Center
guests. After the program, the presenters and members will offer individual
assistance and hands-on opportunities with the tools. The new director of the Art Center, Meghan
Bias, has warmly welcomed us and looks forward to future collaborations. This
would be a great program to invite friends and family who might be interested
in learning calligraphy.