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Calligraphic Arts Guild of Central Iowa: Classes

June 9 , 2008:
Working With Masking Fluid

Listen To The Text by Tim Botts

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Artwork by Tim Botts

Where: Johnston Public Library
               6700 Merle Hay Rd
               Johnston, IA 50131
               (515) 278-5233
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Join us for an exploratory session of new media techniques. Art masking fluid combined with watercolor can produce interesting backgrounds and wonderful lettering effects. A few simple steps can result in bright whites or awesome layers of color. Art masking fluid and watercolor paper will be provided. Additional supplies you may want to bring include paintbrushes and wooden “writing tools” (like popsicle sticks or toothpicks).

You will need to bring your own watercolor paints (a basic child’s palette will work fine for this exercise).

Calligraphy Classes

Pointed Brush Calligraphy: by Kris Horning
Students learn a contemporary style with a special brush pen. Learn upper & lower case letters as well as style variations and various applications.

When: May 5,12,19
             Wednesdays 6:30 - 9 p.m.
             The Art Store Classes

Cost: $35.00
Supplies Needed:

  • Pentel Color Brush
  • Bienfang 360 Marker Pad
  • 811 tape or drafting tape
  • pencil for note-taking

Contact The Art Store for more information or questions.

The Art Store
801 73rd St,
Windsor Heights, IA
50312

515.244.7000
1.877.550.5503


Foundational and Flourishing

This class is for both introductory as well as intermediate students. Beginners focus on the basic foundational alphabet while intermediate students can apply foundational lettering to projects suitable for framing. The basics of flourishing are covered and students combine traditional calligraphy techniques with contemporary designs. Flourishing is done with pens, pencils, and brushes.

Thursday 6:30 – 9 pm (5 weeks)
June 19 – July 17
Des Moines Art Center
Jean Wilson Studio 5
Tuition $59 ($47) Limit 12 students


Suggested supplies to bring to programs: Yourself, layout paper, lined or grid paper, pencil, eraser, markers, colored pencils, gel pens, scissors, bone folder, metal-edged ruler, craft knife, cutting mat, glue stick, tape, double-sided tape.

Note to newcomers: do not allow the lack of these supplies to prevent you from coming…YOU are the most important thing on the list. Members will be happy to share their supplies.

Directions: if you are unable to use MapQuest, call Jean Wilson at 515-279-8984.