Classes & Workshops

The Glory of Flourishes

October 4 and 5, 2008

9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Plaza Arts in Nashville

The magnificence of nature, the glory of Olympic athletes, the loftiest of human thoughts – these are wonderfully expressed in the flourishes that developed during the Renaissance.

This workshop will include a demonstration of flourishes with both Italic lower case and capitals. A series of exercises will include finger writing and “waterfall” while working to music. We will break down complex flourishes into their most basic components and progress from simple swashes to more complicated forms.

Students will learn the best places to use flourishes and how to weave them into multiple lines. Interpretive uses of flourishes will also be explored as a way to create new ones.

Students must have had prior experience in Italic calligraphy. Materials list will be provided once students are registered.

Cost is estimated to be $100 for members. The workshop is currently full. Anyone not currently registered may be placed on the waiting list by submitting the workshop registration form and deposit check.

First Annual NCG Scribehaven Retreat

March 6 through 8, 2009

Lake Barkley State Park

Cadiz, Kentucky

Mark your calendars now for the Nashville Calligraphers Guild’s first annual Scribehaven Retreat at beautiful Lake Barkley. Complete information regarding the retreat will be printed in the September Guild newsletter.

Upcoming Workshops

The officers and board of directors are making plans now for future workshops including Michael Sull’s Spencerian writing and Mike Kecseg’s Pointed Pen Variations. Your newsletter and this web side will provide information as it becomes available and as plans are finalized.