Message from Colin....
Just to remind you that the NYC May workshop is to be held on the 8th May which is the second Saturday in the month (not our usual first Saturday). This is because of the Bank Holiday this coming weekend where it was felt that a number of Members would be away.
Tuesday 27 April 2010
Chops and May meeting
Copied from an email from Ian.....
Just a reminder to bring your "Chop" artwork to the next workshop. Barbara has kindly offered to organise the ordering and buying of the finished stamps.
The artwork should be at the required chop size - probably within a 15mm x 15mm square, but just how big you want it is up to you.
If you are really struggling to reduce your artwork Colin has volunteered to scan and reduce it for you so just bring what you have to the workshop.
I will be grateful if you would pass this on to anyone not on email.
Just a reminder to bring your "Chop" artwork to the next workshop. Barbara has kindly offered to organise the ordering and buying of the finished stamps.
The artwork should be at the required chop size - probably within a 15mm x 15mm square, but just how big you want it is up to you.
If you are really struggling to reduce your artwork Colin has volunteered to scan and reduce it for you so just bring what you have to the workshop.
I will be grateful if you would pass this on to anyone not on email.
Thursday 15 April 2010
Preston Park exhibition
I thought I'd start this off by giving my views on our exhibition.
Firstly, I think we should congratulate ourselves on the range and quality of our work. Obviously there are the 'stars' amongst us (you know who you are!) but all the work submitted was to a very high standard.
It was a different kind of exhibition - sharing the cases with the museum exhibits - and in some instances, I'm not sure that it worked. I also think that having cases without calligraphy detracted from the overall effect. Having said that, I think that it was a success: it exposed calligraphy to a different audience and that has to be a Good Thing. It also had us working to themes rather than simply doing something we liked which challenged our creativity.
I have heard criticism of the lighting and hanging and the venue(no reflection on our team who had to do the work!) but if you remember, there were similar criticisms of Ripon Cathedral. If we have an exhibition in a non-gallery space, there will always be compromises.
Incidentally, there was no gilding in any of the 48 pieces: contrast that with the CLAS exhibition in Sunderland. Should we schedule some lessons?
I'd be interested to hear other views.
Firstly, I think we should congratulate ourselves on the range and quality of our work. Obviously there are the 'stars' amongst us (you know who you are!) but all the work submitted was to a very high standard.
It was a different kind of exhibition - sharing the cases with the museum exhibits - and in some instances, I'm not sure that it worked. I also think that having cases without calligraphy detracted from the overall effect. Having said that, I think that it was a success: it exposed calligraphy to a different audience and that has to be a Good Thing. It also had us working to themes rather than simply doing something we liked which challenged our creativity.
I have heard criticism of the lighting and hanging and the venue(no reflection on our team who had to do the work!) but if you remember, there were similar criticisms of Ripon Cathedral. If we have an exhibition in a non-gallery space, there will always be compromises.
Incidentally, there was no gilding in any of the 48 pieces: contrast that with the CLAS exhibition in Sunderland. Should we schedule some lessons?
I'd be interested to hear other views.
Tuesday 13 April 2010
Christmas Cards
A bit late, I know, but here are some photos of cards made and received by group members.
Welcome to our new blog
Welcome to the new blog for North Yorkshire Calligraphers.
We are a group of about 25 people with an interest in calligraphy. We meet monthly near Yarm, Cleveland.
Our website gives further details about the group and our monthly workshops. The blog will give up-to-date information on our activities.
For more information please visit our website and use the contact us page or e-mail us at info@northyorkscalligraphers.org.uk
Our Exhibition is open at Preston Hall, Stockton
Our exhibition, titled "Marking our Mark" is now running at Preston Hall, Stockton, from 1 to 30 April 2010.
Please visit the Preston Hall website for information on opening times and location details.
The calligraphy on display includes pieces with quotations, comments and observations and the pieces are displayed within and alongside the display cabinets in the "Made in Stockton" permanent collection in the museum.
For further information on the group please visit our website, www.northyorkscalligraphers.org.uk
Please visit the Preston Hall website for information on opening times and location details.
The calligraphy on display includes pieces with quotations, comments and observations and the pieces are displayed within and alongside the display cabinets in the "Made in Stockton" permanent collection in the museum.
For further information on the group please visit our website, www.northyorkscalligraphers.org.uk
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