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Open Flourish | General Discussion / Writing on satin ribbon

« on: January 18, 2015, 11:58:00 PM »

Hello,

Has anyone done copperplate on satin ribbon? If so, what did you use? Any help will be appreciated....

Thank you!
Mary

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Open Flourish | General Discussion / Calligraphy exhibits in Europe this October

« on: October 06, 2014, 05:57:49 PM »

Hi All,

A friend of mine will be traveling to Berlin, Amsterdam and Paris later this month. She asked me if there might be a calligraphy or bookbiniding exhibit to see while there.

I thought this forum would be a good place to start the search.  I look forward to your responses.

Warmly,
Mary

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Workshops & Conference News / Upcoming workshops in the Chicago area

« on: April 13, 2014, 01:10:20 AM »

The Chicago Calligraphy Collective is offering the following workshops

April 26–27, 2014

LETTERING IN ENAMELING, Instructor: Pat Musick

This workshop explores techniques for uniting calligraphy and lettering with the qualities of glass, metal and heat.

May 17–18, 2014

THE MUTABLE MAJUSCULE: CONTEMPORARY DECORATED LETTERS TRANSFORMED

Instructor: Nancy Culmone

An exploration of letters with variations in color, spirit, form, surprise and technique.

June 21–22, 2014

SPENCERIAN SCRIPT, Instructor: Pat Blair...no explanation needed here

For more information, check out the website www.chicagocallig.org or contact the CCC workshop director directly at [email protected]

I myself have already signed up for Pat Blair's June workshop!

Best,
Mary

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Show & Tell / Newborn gift

« on: December 10, 2013, 02:21:47 AM »

Hi all,

I just made this for the newest member of my extended family. I used a Speedball B nib, Dr. Martin's Bleedproof whit and chalk pastels.
It was made with much love.

Mary

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Introductions / Greetings!

« on: December 09, 2013, 12:00:46 AM »

Hello,

I'm Mary Zabrin and I live in the Chicago area. I came across your forum via Pinterest. What a fabulous idea! Erica, hats off to you for taking this endeavor on and for sharing your talents.

I am a calligrapher/artist working on a variety of projects. I am a long time member of the Chicago Calligraphy Collective. As a matter of fact, I recently became Exhibits Director for the CCC.

I have always found calligraphers to be the most generous people and, from what I have seen here, it remains truer as ever!

Mary