NOLAA meeting – November 14, 2015

Blackletter Workshop

*Please Note:   New Location We will meet at the North Kenner branch of the library at 630 West Esplanade at 9:30am

November’s meeting will be a hands-on study of blackletter led by Vince Mitchell and Yvette Rutledge of Mystic Blue Signs. We will begin by making the basic forms of this constructed alphabet, then we will follow the video of Reggie Ezell’s version of the same alphabet, step by step. We will use black ink as well as mixing colored gouache and watercolor for use in pens.

Materials:   For lettering,  you should bring
 *a broad-edged pen of of your choice:
  a parallel pen size 3.8mm or
  a dip pen like Speedball C1 or Brause #5
  (with bottled ink like Higgins Eternal) or
  a chisel-edge marker 3.5 mm
 *pencil, eraser, ruler, water jar, paper
  towels
 *practice paper–something heavy enough
  that the ink doesn’t bleed through
For working with colored gouache or watercolor,  please bring
 *a mixing tray, a small brush, a tube of
  watercolor or gouache paint.
  You will need to use a dip pen with this
  paint

 **Knowing the fundamentals of blackletter will be helpful at our spring 2016 workshop with Irish calligrapher Denis Brown, who will spend two of the four days he is in town showing us a cursive form of blackletter. (See the previous post “Save the Dates” below for more info)

Note: In 2017, Reggie Ezell will be teaching a year-long workshop for NOLAA where we meet for a weekend every two months. The workshop will cover many advanced techniques.  Our November meeting is a good opportunity to preview his teaching style.

Save the Dates

     Mark your calendars for an unsurpassed opportunity to study                with lettering artist, Denis Brown.

From April 15 to April 19, 2016, Mr. Brown will conduct two workshops in New Orleans.

Half Uncial will be featured April 15 & 16.  This is an introduction to the Celtic hand that is seen in Irish manuscripts such as the Book of Kells.

On April 17 we will begin the topic of Gothic Scripts.  The workshop will continue on the following two evenings, April 18 & 19.

Cost per workshop is $200 for NOLAA members and $225 for non-members.

If you are taking both workshops the cost is $350 for NOLAA members and $375 for non-members.

NOLAA is extremely excited to host Denis Brown and hopes that you will be able to join us.

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Yves Leterme Workshops

It’s not too late!

There’s still time to join us for the unique opportunity to study with renowned Belgian lettering artist Yves Leterme.

Mr. Leterme will offer 2 two day workshops.

I. Drawn Capitals & Modern Versals- March 14 & 15 (Sat. & Sun.)

II. From Formal to Gestural-lowercase Italic – March 16 & 17

                                                                                                  (Mon. & Tues.)

Cost for each 2 day workshop: NOLAA Members – $150

                                                  Non Members – $175

If registering for both workshops:  NOLAA Members $250

                                                         Non Members $300

The workshop location is 1445 MacArthur Blvd., Harvey, LA

Click here for Drawn Capitals & Modern Versals brochure

Click here for Formal to Gestural brochure

Click here for Leterme registration form

Click here for NOLAA Membership Form 2014-2015

Click here for WORKSHOP POLICY

Yves Leterme Workshop

New Orleans Lettering Arts Association has the  pleasure of hosting  renowned Belgian calligrapher and lettering artist, Yves Leterme.

 Yves will begin his 2015 North American tour with two 2-day workshops in New Orleans.

I.  Drawn Capitals & Modern Versals – March 14 & 15 (Sat.& Sun.)

II.  From Formal to Gestural-lowercase Italic – March 16 & 17

                                                                                                  (Mon. & Tues.)

Cost for each 2-day workshop: NOLAA Members – $150.00

                                                         Non-members – $175.00

If registering for both workshops:  NOLAA Members – $250.00

                                                                 Non-members – $300.00

A non-refundable deposit of $50.00 per workshop is required to confirm your attendance.  See registration form for further details.

The workshop location is 1445 MacArthur Ave., Harvey, LA.

Click here for  Drawn Capitals & Modern Versals brochure

Click here for Formal to Gestural brochure

Click here for Leterme registration form

Click here for WORKSHOP POLICY

Click here for NOLAA Membership Form 2014-2015

Kathy Milici Workshop

Don’t miss this opportunity!

Kathy Milici will be joining us on April 5th & 6th for any exciting weekend of flourishing and there’s still room for YOU.

Thanks to Cathie Farrish’s terrific demonstration of copperplate at the February meeting, we should all be ready to flourish.

Register now to reserve your spot.

Registration is valid only with deposit or payment.

Click here for  KATHY MILICI REGISTRATION FORM

Click here for  WORKSHOP POLICY

Click here for  NOLAA MEMBERSHIP FORM

Carri Imai Workshop 2012

2 Day Workshop

With Carrie Imai

Oct. 20 – 21, 2012

9:30am to 4:30pm

(at Carla Ditta in Harvey)

Members: $120.00 Now$100.00

Non-members: $150.00