New Summer Classes at Binders

Hallo friends,

The first week in June marks the beginning of another three classes in Calligraphy and Bookmaking I'll be teaching at Binders.
To the right on this blog is a column of updated class information. Below are links for quick on-line sign up.

Bookmaking 6/1

Jun. 1 - Jul. 6
6 session Class @ Binders
Tue. evenings 6:00-8:30
Beginner to Advanced
$140.00
Min.4/Max.15

We will be making books and boxes in this class with a variety of materials and techniques. We will complete at least three books and one container for a book to nest in. The objective is to give you a fundamental understanding of how books are made. The anatomy of a book is fascinating, as are the adjustments one can make to any book to make it yours from start to finish. The covers, spine, folios, signatures, fly sheets, headbands and more are all waiting for your heart and hands. A little bit of folding, gluing and stitching goes a long way and we'll learn how to do it in the spirit of good craftsmanship. And remember - your "mistakes" are opportunities. We will learn how to make adjustments to our books as we create. Plenty of opportunity for invention. Take a look at the samples at the front of the store and you'll see what we mean by the term inventive. They are SO much fun. Making books is a very rewarding experience. They make wonderful gifts, sketchbooks for yourself and journals, photo albums, etc. The only skills required are a love of paper, attention to detail, patience and a need to share the FUN we're having! Our bookmaking classes are very social and entertaining. You won't want to miss a moment!

Copperplate Calligraphy 6/2

Copperplate Calligraphy with Anne Elser
Wednesdays, 6 Sessions
June 2-July 7, 6-8:30pm
Beginner to Intermediate
Fee: $140
Min. 4/ Max. 15

Are you fascinated with how beautiful calligraphy looks and want to try it yourself? This is an introductory look at Copperplate, an elegant and elastic hand frequently used for formal invitations, documents and bridal events. After we learn each upper and lower case character, we will spend the last two classes learning layout techniques for envelope addressing, a bit of flourishing and color experimentation. Calligraphy is less about pretty handwriting, but more about DRAWING each and every letter. Its about establishing a pace and rhythmic motion as you write - giving you a consistency of shapes, letters, and spaces in between words and lines. It is highly relaxing and meditative. Like yoga for your hands!




Italic Calligraphy: Jun. 3 - Jul. 8
6 session Class @ Binders
Thurs. evenings 6:00-8:30
$140.00
Beginner to Intermediate
Min.4/Max.15

The Italic calligraphic hand is one of the most widely used and versatile alphabets around. It is highly legible and can easily be dressed up or down. Italic is the perfect hand to learn for the beginning calligrapher yet versatile enough to experiment with for the advanced.
During the six week course, students will be given handouts and guide sheets, learning the upper and lower case characters. We will also address spacing and layout for addressing envelopes. Calligraphy is less about pretty handwriting, but more about DRAWING each and every letter. It's about establishing a pacing and rhythmic motion as you write - giving you a consistency of shapes and letters, and spaces in between words and lines. It is highly relaxing and meditative. Like yoga for the hands.