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February 2019
A-Z and everything in-between: A celebration of calligraphy
Oxford Scribes Calligraphy Exhibition 2019 A-Z and everything in-between: A celebration of calligraphy. The exhibition will focus on Alphabets from any period of history or culture, as well as the newly designed, and will include work based on texts which have inspired our members. Thame and the surrounding area have also proved to be inspirational and work exhibited will be varied; from traditional gilding to modern 3D work using gold, inks, beautiful papers, stone and glass. Venue: Thame Museum. Museum opening…
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“In the Style of Charles Rennie Mackintosh”. An Introduction, with Dee Howley Gibbs
SYNOPSIS To gain initial insight and understanding of Charles Rennie Mackintosh's particular style of work, we will view and discuss some illustrations of his architecture, furniture, textiles and lettering. Worksheets, demonstrations, one to one assistance and tutor led group discussions, will help to encourage development of your work. Initial practise, working on a very short quotation of your choice, tidying up lettering and its spacing. (Please bring a piece of text of about 5 to 12 words. They could be…
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Workshop: Meander Book and Matching Box with Barbara Jupe
The aim is to learn two structures: a small meander book and a matching box. The book is a variant on the accordion book, using a square of paper instead of a strip. It will have hard covers at either end and be tied with ribbon. The rigid box is made from mount board and covered with decorative paper. The lid has edges flush and the base a lipped edge. If time allows, participants may add calligraphic content to the…
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