A is for Ox: 2 day; 25 - 26 July 2011
"A" began life as a pictogram for an ox!
We will experiment with creating word designs using alternative tools such as sticks, ink droppers, metal stamps, and pointed pens. Words can be added to artworks using poetry and prose.
Untradtional Gilding with letters
3 days; 27 - 29 July 2011
3 days; 27 - 29 July 2011
In creative loosely painted work, a smudge of gold is appropriate, or perhaps a small area of gold with writing over it as part of a textural background. Real gold, gold ink and Dutch metal is used in a modern way to enhance work.
Banbury WEA
Uncials and fabulous Celtic Creatures
13th September - 11 October 2011: 5 weekss
Tuesdays 9.30 - 12.30pm. Course: £59.25 (thanks to a lottery grant!)
Learn calligraphy the easy way with Uncials, which is accessible and fun; with mini projects and Celtic weaving designs, inspired by the fabulous creatures in the book of Kells.
Banbury WEA
Making Little Books at Home
Making Little Books at Home
13th September - 11 October 2011: 5 weeks
Tuesdays 1.00 - 3.00pm. Course: £39.50 (thanks to a lottery grant!)
Using at-home equipment, learn to stitch your own little books. We'll make a photo concertina book, do Japanese bookbinding with decorative stitching and a single section book with variations. View www.linkerrdesign.co.uk, 3D designs
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| Japanese Bookbinding, traditional and modern |
Postcards from the Edge
18th & 19th August 2011: Open Books - London
10th & 11th September 2011: Limetrees Studio. Course: £90.00
(includes lunch)
What if you went on holiday with only the basics of your art materials and a box of watercolours? Working with watercolour techniques; using line, shape, tone, texture and colour, you will end up with a series of mini-masterpieces in the form of postcards.
The Art of Hermann Kilian
1st October: I day. £45.00
Kilian's work is epitomised by classical simplicity with an underlying tension within every letter. We will begin with classical letters and move on to minimalist and modern letters to create an exciting piece of work.
A fab day: East Meets West
23rd October
CLAS Regional Day hosted by Oxford Scribes
Demonstration of Brush Lettering by Lin Kerr
Her cards and
giclées will be on sale.
For more info, view HAPPENINGS or visit http://www.oxfordscribes.co.uk/
For more info, view HAPPENINGS or visit http://www.oxfordscribes.co.uk/
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| Logo design by Tim Noad |
Coptic Book in a Day
5th November 2011: 1 day. £45.00
5th November 2011: 1 day. £45.00
Make a multi-section A6 book with an open decorative spine in a day! This method uses at-home equipment and the possibilities of decorative covers and bindings are endless! These little books make wonderful gifts. See www.linkerrdesign.co.uk, 3D designs.
The book below is a strap book on top of a Coptic book
The book below is a strap book on top of a Coptic book
Skating on Thin Ice with Watercolours
21st January: I day – Gloucestershire Scribes
21st January: I day – Gloucestershire Scribes
Watercolours splash, run and mix and generally take on a life of their own. They are also wonderful in calligraphy for their translucency and subtlety. We will explore colour ranges by mixing colours and consider the versatility of watercolour in calligraphy.
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