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Play on Writing/Writing Textures By: Caryn Lum we used that piece as the basis workshop in French. Denise for another piece in which we emphasized how important cut away paper, again trying to reflection on each result was. keep our positive and negative She said that her finished spaces optically balanced. One works often require multiple of my favorite exercises involved experiments with reflection filling a square with our text, upon each. The small format she rotating the paper by 90 degrees had us use also allows quick and layering the same text on completion of an experiment— top of the first, then repeating she recommended always two more times. It was an easy finishing an experiment, even if I had the amazing good way to create texture and one one is unhappy with the result fortune to attend Denise Lach’s can choose the density of the while it’s being created. Denise workshop Play on Writing/ piece by choosing the number explained that it’s necessary Writing Textures, having been of layers. Denise introduced a to reflect on a fully completed third on a waiting list of ten. couple of special mark-making piece, just as one might need Denise taught us how to play tools—hardwood pieces that to hear a musical composition with letterforms to create had been sanded to have both a in its entirety to understand it. decorative textures which relatively thick edge and a thin I jotted quick notes reacting to would become part of our edge and glass Pasteur transfer the relationships of curves to graphic vocabulary. For the straight lines, thicks and thins, bulk of the workshop she asked rhythm, density and space and us to work in the same 5- ½ inch whether broken borders worked square format with the same or not—and I came to realize short text, which allowed us to how valuable this practice concentrate on the textures that was, regardless of what artistic developed with each exercise. medium one might be working We started by filling our square in. Finally, our workshop with our short text in our usual coordinator, Dena, said that handwriting spaced fairly we owed Denise a big Merci for uniformly. For the next exercise agreeing to have more students she asked us to continue with in our workshop than she our usual handwriting, but normally has, so Merci beaucoup, make the letterforms two to Denise—from the last person three times bigger and reflect pipettes. Although not strictly to get into your incredible on what happened when we did texture making, she explained her workshop. so; in my case, I discovered that process for drawing inspiration by keeping my writing legible from nature photographs: with space between lines, I had making rough sketches to get made the texture and rhythm a sense of where the darks and less interesting. Starting with lights are and choosing tools, exercise three we were asked letterforms and text that match to leave no space between the image. Although there words or lines and to keep may be an infinite number our text as optically balanced of ways to create textures by as possible. In subsequent playing with text in the ways exercises we made conscious she showed us, Denise also said Denise Lach Workshop efforts to change the angle that it’s very important to her Denise's demo of texture making. or width of our letterforms, that the underlying text means to experiment with different something to her personally, tools and to create focal areas even if it’s not legible. She of increased density by filling shared many inspiring examples in spaces or adding color. An from her sketchbooks and exercise keeping positive and online one can find many more negative space balanced while illustrations of her process by using a broad edged tool was doing a Google image search remarkably difficult for me, but for Denise Lach workshop or I was pleasantly surprised when Denise Lach stage—stage = March 2020 2 Clockwise from top left: Denise sharing techniques from her book; Joe Boissy with a table full of excellent work; Sherrie Lovler working on her piece that is shown completed below; Vicky Lee proud of her cut-out letters; pipette demo without lifting the tip; Claudia Kruse's very creative final piece; Dorothy Yuki holding her 'cut-out letters' over her back; example of lettering and tools. The three examples under the group photo: left to right: Cut letter example; Dean Robino's piece and Meredith Klein's work with pipette.

The participants in Denise Lach's: Play on Writing gather on the steps outside the work- shop on an our unseasonably warm February day. The lovely Denise is in the front row, center, wearing the red scarf.

3 Friends of Calligraphy 2020 FOC Spring Retreat By: Meredith Klein

We were 30 this year, a mixture of: people who’ve been coming nearly every year, four new people, one person whose last retreat was in 1994, one who had to leave on Friday because her sons made it into a state robotics tournament, some folks who traveled from Arizona, Ohio and Massachusetts, and a very large stuffed duck named Francesco who occupied Mary Ann Wight's pieces that she completed a prominent spot next to A. at retreat. Her late nights definitley paid off! Blackman. There was warmth, sunshine, chilly days and a little rain. There was sharing of techniques: Altered Book, Lark’s Head Bound Book, Byopia Above: Alan's alphabet he worked on. Press Belt, Denise Lach Texture Below: Vicky Lee's work.. Exercises, tools, advice, stencils, paper and anything anyone needed. And a presentation of collaborative artist books. Above: Gorgeous work produced over the There was laughter. There five day retreat by Jacqueline Sullivan. was frequent hand washing Below: one of the many beautiful pieces and hugs given without using completed by Christi Payne. hands. There was a paste paper and gelli plate session, and in the paper room, black denim was available in addition to the usual abaca and kozo. The meals were delicious and wonderful. Friday morning, the scriptorium was aglow with the soft light of electric candles in handmade lanterns. There were Above: The special setting of Santa Sabina: walks and gentle yoga sessions. excellent gardens, walking trails, nature and a hermitage. Below: the calligraphic sign And there was, on Sunday, a that greets us as we enter our special place. collection of work done during retreat that took our breath away. At the end, we told each other, “can’t wait till next year!” The 2021 Retreat is March 3–7. Mark your calendars. Left: The Scriptorium at 6 am Friday morning after Vicky Lee placed her beautiful

FOC Spring Retreat 2020 Retreat Spring FOC 'lanterns' at each table—what a cherished gift.

Right: Alan Blackman sneaking a quick afternoon nap while his table mate Francesco continued to work on his calligraphy . March 2020 4 In Memoriam They were married in 1951. married were They age at 96. the inof 2015 away passed He Zapf, Hermann husband with her Gudrun 5 Goudy Award Frederic of the W.winner 1991 was and the typefaces right. She designed several designer her own in type and calligrapher book-binder, of 101. She was atalented December 13, 2019, age at the away passed Gudrun on is available at Fontshop. available is typeface The Antiqua. Hesse digital typeface, first her releasing by birthday 100th her marked Hesse von Zapf Gudrun bookbinder and artist 2, 2018, lettering January On Gudrun Zapf January 2, 1918 — December 13, 2019 2, 1918 —December January von Hesse von Hesse von Zapf Gudrun .

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6 Lectures: Andrea Grimes from refreshments, white elephant table Friends of Calligraphy SFPL suggested that we only have and member show-and-share. Evelyn refreshments at the AGM and the to discuss possible dates in March Council Meeting New Members meeting. 2020 with Andrea. Saturday, November 2, 2019 10 am Discussion and agreement to Unfinished Business at the Home of Jerry Lehman no longer serve refreshments.

11.02.19 Business Cards: Nancy shared Coordinators need to be firm with Council Members Present: samples and discussion ensued lecturers regarding ending time, Evelyn Eldridge, Elena Caruthers, regarding options. Folks agreed encourage use of document camera. Dean Robino, Fredi Juni, Cynthia generally on black and white, one- Cravens, Darla Engelmann, Raoul Fort Mason Committee: Dean sided. Nancy will create a budget, Martinez, Martha Boccalini, Katie reported the first three classes will get samples of a few black and white Leavens. Guests: Nancy Noble. be at Fort Mason; rental approval cards printed for review at the next Evelyn called the meeting to order received November 1; next year’s meeting. Cards will include icons at 10:05 am schedule is in the Bulletin; Katie and addresses for Facebook and designed this year’s brochure; Raoul Instagram, our website, and a brief Minutes: The minutes of the 9.15.19 will post, allowing a week after the description. meeting were approved as presented. mailing. Motion: Elena; Second: Martha. Banner: Evelyn will send photo of Publications and Mailings banner to council, explore digital Unanimously approved. options. Reports Bulletin: Nancy Noble shared that her next deadline is November 25. Class and Workshop Locations Membership: Meredith Klein was The Workshop and Fort Mason not present so Evelyn presented Mailings: November 7 Member Committees continue to work on this information from her. So far this directory and update, Denise Lach issue. year, 29 new members, an increase Workshop flyer, and Fort Mason of 9 since the last meeting report, brochure, if ready. If the brochure is Adjourn: 12:38 pm Motion: Elena; 465 renewed members, up 23 from not printed, it will be posted soon second: Cynthia. Approved the last report, 8 honorary and 2 and mailed in December. December Unanimously honorary spouses, for a total of 475. 12 Mailing of Alphabet, Bulletin, Next Meeting: January 19, 2020, 1:00 With the 29 exchange groups, the Cora Pearl Workshop flyer, member to 4:00 pm Home of Darla Engelmann directory update, and 2020 Class number for the first mailing of the Edited for Publication year was over 500. Brochure. New Member Meeting: The Hospitality: Cynthia has been meeting was held on October 13 at coordinator for two years and the Skylight Gallery, North Salon at shared that she is willing to continue FOC Hospitality the SF Main Library. Approximately but suggested we seek out a new 50 people were present. coordinator. She will write a blurb Deputy Needed for the bulletin requesting more Are you food focused? Do you Treasurer’s Report: Dean Robino volunteers. presented the Treasurer’s budget enjoy presenting tasty snacks report and transaction report. Holiday Party: 8 December 2019, and drink in a pleasing, aesthetic Jerry’s home. Katie Leavens to do the Dean requested council approval to way? Are you interested in purchase two items: 1) A microphone invitation. ensuring that FOC’s new table stand. This would be useful for Social Media: Evelyn reported instructors when sitting and doing that the committee has not met, members are welcomed to demos. 2) A small rolling storage but at next meeting will discuss important society gatherings case and foam to be used to store and hashtags, guidelines for workshop with delicious food? transport the document camera when photographers, and time limits Then, please consider becoming the projector isn’t needed. Motion: for photos remaining available on Fredi; second: Raoul. Unanimously Dropbox. an FOC Hospitality Deputy! approved. Officers reviewed tax info For more information, contact and approved; Mini audit completed Web Administrator: Raoul shared September 30 by Martha and Evelyn. reports. FOC is in fifth place on Cynthia Cravens, Instagram and Facebook. Will add FOC Hospitality Coordinator: Workshop Committee: Dena Blot, Irish calligraphy supply, to [email protected] Sneider has stepped down from resource list and remove Castle in the 415.386.0262 committee chair position but will Air, no longer retail store. remain on the committee. Elena Caruthers will be the new chair. Meeting and Events 2020 Workshops: Denise Lach: Play Trivial Pursuits: Evelyn shared that on letters, textures; Cora Perl: Ben Marcia reports all is going well. FOC Facebook & Shahn, Bone; Elmo Van Slingerland: Retreat: Registration opened Instagram Pages Roman and Italics; Summer November 1. Check out our Facebook and Workshop: Sharon Zeugin: Sketching Instagram pages. You do NOT need FOC Council Meeting Minutes in letters, lines, and images; Sheri More Meetings Committee: a Facebook or Instagram account Kiesel Thornton; Yukimi Annand. Meredith, Evelyn, Fredi, Darla, Cynthia: Report shared by Evelyn, to do so. Our pages are open to all. Loredana Zega’s workshop at Ruth’s including small survey of new At the bottom of the FOC home Table was terrific. members from Darla. Committee page, click either icon: the F in a Andrew van der Merwe’s workshop met and discussed various options. blue square, or the little red square was exciting and folks learned a lot. First gathering to be social event with camera outline. 7 Friends of Calligraphy Calendar & Notes Meredith Klein and yours truly, Nancy Noble. 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