We’re Back!!

It’s been a long time and we’ve missed our fellow calligraphy lovers.

To kick off a new chapter, we are happy to announce an exciting workshop with Patti Adams. In addition to being an extrordinary teacher, Patti is an extremely talented artist and calligrapher. It is a privilege to have her conduct our first workshop as we continue our exploration of the lettering arts.

Workshop space is limited to the first 20 registrations received with full payment by Wednesday, October 9th. You may submit your registration by email to neworleanscalligraphy@gmail.com but your workshop fee must be received by the deadline in order to confirm your registration. Workshop registration is on a ‘first come, first served’ basis and others will be added to a waiting list. Please download the registration form below and include it with your payment.
Please send a check made payable to: NOLAA
Mail check and Registration Form to:
NOLAA, 3812 Bauvais Street
Metairie, LA 70001

Please note that the total fee per day is $25.00. There is no separate supply fee. It is included the the workshop fee.

If you have any questions, please contact us: neworleanscalligraphy@gmail.com
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Workshop Supply List

A pencil and good eraser
A 12” metal, cork-backed ruler
Your favorite penholder(s) and nibs
Your favorite watercolors, inks and/or gouaches for lettering
A few Q-tips
A soft polishing cloth (like you would use for eyeglasses)
Paper towels
Two small containers for water
A black or sepia waterproof pen (such as a Micron) size 005 and/or 01
A small mixing palette
3 synthetic watercolor brushes
1” flat brush for applying glues and paint
Size 0 round brush for detail work
Size 4 round brush for mixing pigments and feeding your nib
A notebook for taking notes!
And bring a lunch – you can store things in the Academy’s kitchen.

Optional:
A small light for your table. (a good idea to bring an extension cord as well!)
Light pad
Arches HP watercolor paper, 90lb or 140 lb
Or any of your favorite calligraphy papers you’d like to share!

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Guild Members Only

On January 11, 2020 the New Orleans Lettering Arts Association will decommission its extensive calligraphy library. We have many popular and out of print editions to expand your own collection. At this members-only meeting, the books will be dispersed through a free lottery.
Please join us to show support for your guild.
Note: This is your only opportunity to participate in the free lottery.
Refreshments will be served, so please RSVP by January 6, 2020.

• Date: January 11, 2020
• Location: Carlo Ditta, 1445 MacArthur Ave, Harvey, lA 70058
• Time: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

           

             

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Update: COPPERPLATE IN THE 21st CENTURY

The deadline has been extended. Don’t miss this opportunity to be among the first to take Maria Helena Hoksch’s new course on Modern Copperplate. Maria Helena will be teaching this class at the upcoming IAMPETH conference in Denver and it has quickly become one of the most popular courses.

You may register on our web site via PayPal or email Debbie at debra.fleming25@gmail.com to reserve a space. See the posting below for futher information about time, place, fee & suppplies.

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Copperplate in the 21st Century

A Modern Version for Today – Intermediate Skill Level Workshop

Saturday, April 13th 10:00 AM-5:00 PM

Sunday, April 14th 10:00 AM-3:00 PM

Carlo Ditta, 1445 Mac Arthur Ave, Harvey, LA 70058

$80 via PayPal

This class will take a look at so-called modern calligraphy, seen everywhere nowadays. Chances are you either love it or hate it. I hated it, till I decided that if I can’t beat them, join them. I chose to benefit rather than lose out, by taking a closer look at this popular approach to lettering. So should you.

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February Calligraphy Meeting

Medieval Manuscripts

Join us on Saturday, February 16 for a presentation on medieval manuscript page layouts with Sondra Venable, then use these techniques to create a page layout of your own. Sondra will have books on hand as well as work of her own.

Saturday, February 16, 2019 · 9:00am – Noon

Materials

A poem of 2-3 stanzas, or a quotation of similar length

A sheet of hot-press watercolor paper, 9″x12″, or 11″x14″

Graph paper or other practice paper

Black ink

Pen with broad nib, 1-2 millimeters wide

Red, blue, and white gouache

Gold ink or gouache

Small cups or palette for mixing gouache with water

Small, pointed brushes

Location

Carlo Ditta Meeting Room, 1445 MacArthur Ave, Harvey, LA 70058

Email Eugenia to register for this meeting

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