http://Ilikelettering.tribe.net Tribe.net. Local Connections http://Ilikelettering.tribe.net/thread/b7eebdd3-281b-401a-9447-8565cf06b2a6#bdfefc66-b023-4b20-aab7-c85ffbbc223d Hi Folks, I am happy to report that I have a Lettering class starting up soon. We did this last year and it was fun! GRPH 151 Lettering and Type Wednesdays: 1:00–5:00pm CCSF Ocean Campus: 50 Phelan Ave., Health Center 207 8-week course: August 16–October 4 CRN 76937 Here is a gallery of last year's student work: http://www.ccsf.edu/Departments/Graphic_Communications/Gallery/Student/Lettering_Type/Lettering_Type.htm And here is the catalog entry for a formal description (ignore the pre-requisite): http://www.ccsf.edu/Catalog/Art/grphcors.html#GRPH%20151 All that entry requires is enrolling at City College: http://www.ccsf.edu/Offices/Matriculation/step1.htm>. Everything else we can take care of on the first day of class. It's a one-unit class, making it a whopping $26! Feel free to email me with questions, Amy Conger aconger@ccsf.edu http://fog.ccsf.cc.ca.us/~aconger : my academic web site http://www.abecedarienne.com : my fonts and art web site Tue, 08 Aug 2006 21:02:41 GMT http://Ilikelettering.tribe.net/thread/b7eebdd3-281b-401a-9447-8565cf06b2a6#bdfefc66-b023-4b20-aab7-c85ffbbc223d $item.owner.firstName 2006-08-08T21:02:41Z http://Ilikelettering.tribe.net/thread/71bb365b-8325-4921-b8a7-f1e20f18b922#115a721d-542e-4259-9d31-d327b108497b Calligraphy Demonstrations Sundays, Main Library, Lower Level, Latino/Hispanic Community Meeting Room 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. July 2: Meredith Klein - Creating Colorful Envelopes for Correspondence; July 9: Georgianna Greenwood - Mastering Materials for Calligraphy; July 16: Carl Rohrs - Writing Large: La Spazzola Grande; July 23: Christopher Stinehour - Writing in Stone; July 30: Judy Detrick - Writing History: the Uncial Alphabet Related Exhibition: From June 4 through August 31, 2006, Main Library, Sixth Floor, Skylight Gallery *Kalligraphia 2006: An Exhibition by Members of the Friends of Calligraphy - Featuring recent artwork by members of the Friends of Calligraphy (FOC), a nonprofit Bay Area group founded locally in 1975 with over 500 members worldwide. This year marks the 11th time FOC has held its Kalligraphia exhibition (which occurs every three years) at the Library. Works by both amateur and professional calligraphers range from traditional to expressionistic and experimental and show the rich possibilities inherent in the art and craft of calligraphy. Cosponsored by the Book Arts and Special Collections Center. For more information: http://sfpl.org/news/Kalligraphia2006.htm Sat, 01 Jul 2006 01:24:15 GMT http://Ilikelettering.tribe.net/thread/71bb365b-8325-4921-b8a7-f1e20f18b922#115a721d-542e-4259-9d31-d327b108497b Spidra 2006-07-01T01:24:15Z http://Ilikelettering.tribe.net/thread/202f7f2e-1008-4a68-9cf5-2b9699ca85a8#d6621159-9cb7-4bbf-a680-f2e73c9bf2be Put up a picture or a post. Even better - since the show is cable - they have a website and small shows like that are reasonably quick to respond to e-mails. Mon, 20 Mar 2006 14:47:14 GMT http://Ilikelettering.tribe.net/thread/202f7f2e-1008-4a68-9cf5-2b9699ca85a8#d6621159-9cb7-4bbf-a680-f2e73c9bf2be Ebooty 2006-03-20T14:47:14Z http://Ilikelettering.tribe.net/thread/202f7f2e-1008-4a68-9cf5-2b9699ca85a8#754248cd-cd3a-44cf-ba00-ff0e4aa725ac I know this goes along the lines of tattoo lettering but was having a hard time finding a way to put my "2 cents" in on another tread. I'm trying to find out what kind of lettering they did for a guy who got his great grandmothers name tattoo on him on Miami Ink. Or something around that style. But I'm not sure what it would be called. Any help would be appreicated. Mon, 20 Mar 2006 00:02:31 GMT http://Ilikelettering.tribe.net/thread/202f7f2e-1008-4a68-9cf5-2b9699ca85a8#754248cd-cd3a-44cf-ba00-ff0e4aa725ac Alex M. 2006-03-20T00:02:31Z http://Ilikelettering.tribe.net/thread/e5a4c4bb-48f4-4793-b2f5-396c488ad480#dc2e7af9-ae44-4334-b94f-8bc47a6f7a22 Hi Lisa, Hmm, not sure of one right off the bat, but you might do a Google *image* search for "lettering guide" or something like that. Hope that works for you. Thu, 05 Jan 2006 03:19:00 GMT http://Ilikelettering.tribe.net/thread/e5a4c4bb-48f4-4793-b2f5-396c488ad480#dc2e7af9-ae44-4334-b94f-8bc47a6f7a22 decimus 2006-01-05T03:19:00Z http://Ilikelettering.tribe.net/thread/e5a4c4bb-48f4-4793-b2f5-396c488ad480#3ff91b1b-7259-4390-806c-0f420b605721 Hi everyone, I am new to calligraphy and was wondering if you knew of any websites that I can download calligraphy guideline paper.. Thanks a bunch Lisa Thu, 05 Jan 2006 02:29:09 GMT http://Ilikelettering.tribe.net/thread/e5a4c4bb-48f4-4793-b2f5-396c488ad480#3ff91b1b-7259-4390-806c-0f420b605721 Lisa 2006-01-05T02:29:09Z http://Ilikelettering.tribe.net/thread/715a2de4-2101-4ac4-8366-a82c50b9b6b9#3a34a79c-3968-4374-9ed1-7cafe567a243 Yes, you can get copies of Highlights (spelled this way) - the Palo Alto Friends of the Library just got several bags of these, now in their children's room, and their sale is the 9th and 10th (next weekend) if you need reference material... Tue, 05 Jul 2005 16:48:50 GMT http://Ilikelettering.tribe.net/thread/715a2de4-2101-4ac4-8366-a82c50b9b6b9#3a34a79c-3968-4374-9ed1-7cafe567a243 Paula 2005-07-05T16:48:50Z http://Ilikelettering.tribe.net/thread/715a2de4-2101-4ac4-8366-a82c50b9b6b9#0f1fbd4c-29f7-4bdd-a536-3b2adce16ea0 What I am looking for is what they called in the mid-late 50's early-mid 60's covert artwork I want to have a full face and side of head large scale tattoo done but i want to have several nasty-vulgar words added into the drawing-picture so you either have to be real close like a foot away or like 15+ feet to read it or its just part of the lines in the pattern-picture. There used to be don't know if its still published a childrens magazine called Highlites. It used to have several pictures in it where you would have to find the dog or anvil or several items or words, thats what I want to do. Anyone out there know where I can find such artwork on knows someone who can draw such artwork for me? Slave Allan Sun, 03 Jul 2005 16:38:22 GMT http://Ilikelettering.tribe.net/thread/715a2de4-2101-4ac4-8366-a82c50b9b6b9#0f1fbd4c-29f7-4bdd-a536-3b2adce16ea0 Allan 2005-07-03T16:38:22Z http://Ilikelettering.tribe.net/thread/ab63eb3a-e669-4a7f-b682-3f39a3dea77b#764207db-3b56-40e8-ae7c-2281a4de685a cool, I'll have to look for em! Sun, 12 Jun 2005 06:11:10 GMT http://Ilikelettering.tribe.net/thread/ab63eb3a-e669-4a7f-b682-3f39a3dea77b#764207db-3b56-40e8-ae7c-2281a4de685a albertoforero.com 2005-06-12T06:11:10Z http://Ilikelettering.tribe.net/thread/231a5a92-0c77-4c33-ae17-1c364ea96c95#d6518450-95b9-4fbf-a946-d22626b7d305 There is a tribe dedicated to calligraphy. And strangely enough it's called "Calligraphy" !! Come over and join in and bring your work with you! Here's the link: http://sanfrancisco.tribe.net/tribe/fcab8a46-e4c1-4876-ab35-c1d771129606?r=10535 Sat, 11 Jun 2005 10:04:52 GMT http://Ilikelettering.tribe.net/thread/231a5a92-0c77-4c33-ae17-1c364ea96c95#d6518450-95b9-4fbf-a946-d22626b7d305 Jøøls 2005-06-11T10:04:52Z http://Ilikelettering.tribe.net/thread/ab63eb3a-e669-4a7f-b682-3f39a3dea77b#38d73dc6-48fe-40e9-a75f-575d129d7199 The best Copperplate nib around at the moment I'm told is made by a company called LEONARDT - the nib is named PRINCIPAL. I've been using one for a week or so and it's brilliant. My Calligraphy teacher says these nibs are so good the letters practically write themselves! Not quite in my case but it's certainly improved my letterforms. Fri, 10 Jun 2005 09:05:02 GMT http://Ilikelettering.tribe.net/thread/ab63eb3a-e669-4a7f-b682-3f39a3dea77b#38d73dc6-48fe-40e9-a75f-575d129d7199 Jøøls 2005-06-10T09:05:02Z http://Ilikelettering.tribe.net/thread/0f9790a9-ed71-4fe6-b529-5099fd6f4b12#f2fb46c9-4b00-4a32-b86b-a9b1edb414c0 I think it derives from adjusting the "kern" spacking on a piece of type Kern \Kern\, n. (Type Founding) A part of the face of a type which projects beyond the body, or shank, such as in certain italic letters. [1913 Webster] Thu, 09 Jun 2005 04:42:03 GMT http://Ilikelettering.tribe.net/thread/0f9790a9-ed71-4fe6-b529-5099fd6f4b12#f2fb46c9-4b00-4a32-b86b-a9b1edb414c0 albertoforero.com 2005-06-09T04:42:03Z http://Ilikelettering.tribe.net/thread/0f9790a9-ed71-4fe6-b529-5099fd6f4b12#bcc166ec-c021-4430-9f59-2145415f3996 who was kern? i know what kering "is" or "means" but where does the word come from? anyone . . . anyone . . . . Wed, 08 Jun 2005 07:01:09 GMT http://Ilikelettering.tribe.net/thread/0f9790a9-ed71-4fe6-b529-5099fd6f4b12#bcc166ec-c021-4430-9f59-2145415f3996 phoo 2005-06-08T07:01:09Z http://Ilikelettering.tribe.net/thread/c51bd6e1-6dfe-4eef-b516-937057ac1fe2#c4210acd-fda5-4d25-af62-bd8f64f02376 *has sound! check this out- it is 8mins6secs but is interesting and nutty! http://www.vidlit.com/craziest/craziest.html Fri, 27 May 2005 05:30:31 GMT http://Ilikelettering.tribe.net/thread/c51bd6e1-6dfe-4eef-b516-937057ac1fe2#c4210acd-fda5-4d25-af62-bd8f64f02376 ☆ buGG ☆ 2005-05-27T05:30:31Z http://Ilikelettering.tribe.net/thread/ab63eb3a-e669-4a7f-b682-3f39a3dea77b#cb57b75a-fc6d-4bae-8ecf-6017718ebc8c I've got one of those "kinky" nibs but just can't get on with it. I pefer a straight nib and turn the paper on an angle instead. I do attend a Calligraphy class and have picked up a few tips. The nib is very important...they can be very scratchy so you have to find one that writes smoothly. Also use gouache instead of ink - it flows better and gives a smoother finish to the letters. Copperplate is probably like all calligraphy - attention to the letterforms and lots of practice is the key. Haven't looked at any books so I'll check out amazon. My tutor has told us that a Copperplate master calligrapher is coming to our class to do a demonstration in a few weeks time. Bound to get something from that! Mon, 16 May 2005 11:40:10 GMT http://Ilikelettering.tribe.net/thread/ab63eb3a-e669-4a7f-b682-3f39a3dea77b#cb57b75a-fc6d-4bae-8ecf-6017718ebc8c Jøøls 2005-05-16T11:40:10Z http://Ilikelettering.tribe.net/thread/ab63eb3a-e669-4a7f-b682-3f39a3dea77b#bc2dd859-300b-4553-8828-b7a1ae9a00ab ooh, that's been on my list for a while. Do you have the pen holder with the 135 degree holder? I think taking a class would be the best way to learn. However, there are a couple of books on amazon that look pretty good. I've tried a few flourishes and have respect for the skill involved! Mon, 16 May 2005 05:11:17 GMT http://Ilikelettering.tribe.net/thread/ab63eb3a-e669-4a7f-b682-3f39a3dea77b#bc2dd859-300b-4553-8828-b7a1ae9a00ab albertoforero.com 2005-05-16T05:11:17Z http://Ilikelettering.tribe.net/thread/ab63eb3a-e669-4a7f-b682-3f39a3dea77b#2dcf6ef3-ec6d-4c19-ae8b-2945099578b9 I've just embarked on the process of learning to write Copperplate. It's very different from using other calligraphy pens, it's rather like writing with a needle!! Does anybody have any good advice (apart from lots of practice) on how to achieve a good result? (Am attending an italic one-day course in London tomorrow hosted by the Society of Italic Handwriting. Should be interesting!) Fri, 13 May 2005 18:30:07 GMT http://Ilikelettering.tribe.net/thread/ab63eb3a-e669-4a7f-b682-3f39a3dea77b#2dcf6ef3-ec6d-4c19-ae8b-2945099578b9 Jøøls 2005-05-13T18:30:07Z http://Ilikelettering.tribe.net/thread/5b65de64-23c8-4f4f-b6f3-339e91ddb06c#3860333c-e713-4e50-a797-af7422f351fc wish I could make it to Pasadena Fri, 13 May 2005 07:01:05 GMT http://Ilikelettering.tribe.net/thread/5b65de64-23c8-4f4f-b6f3-339e91ddb06c#3860333c-e713-4e50-a797-af7422f351fc albertoforero.com 2005-05-13T07:01:05Z http://Ilikelettering.tribe.net/thread/5b65de64-23c8-4f4f-b6f3-339e91ddb06c#0dc16105-d0cb-46ea-93c9-6ebd1566bc66 Please spead the word: http://typophile.com/node/9498 Registration deadline is tomorrow! hhp Thu, 12 May 2005 19:20:07 GMT http://Ilikelettering.tribe.net/thread/5b65de64-23c8-4f4f-b6f3-339e91ddb06c#0dc16105-d0cb-46ea-93c9-6ebd1566bc66 $item.owner.firstName 2005-05-12T19:20:07Z http://Ilikelettering.tribe.net/thread/231a5a92-0c77-4c33-ae17-1c364ea96c95#a630ca9c-0066-4655-8499-2ddf9ab75f9c Thank you so much for such a positive response! I really appreciate it. It may just spur me into spending more time creating and perhaps less time clicking away at this keyboard! This tribe's photos are mostly typography or signage, so maybe there's a call for creating a breakaway lettering tribe devoted to calligraphy - unless there is one already...? Fri, 06 May 2005 09:06:11 GMT http://Ilikelettering.tribe.net/thread/231a5a92-0c77-4c33-ae17-1c364ea96c95#a630ca9c-0066-4655-8499-2ddf9ab75f9c Jøøls 2005-05-06T09:06:11Z http://Ilikelettering.tribe.net/thread/231a5a92-0c77-4c33-ae17-1c364ea96c95#5e255ddc-44b2-481a-a614-2d0563427f8c Indeed. I think we could give each other helpful feedback. Who else has unposted calligraphy? Fri, 06 May 2005 01:10:09 GMT http://Ilikelettering.tribe.net/thread/231a5a92-0c77-4c33-ae17-1c364ea96c95#5e255ddc-44b2-481a-a614-2d0563427f8c decimus 2005-05-06T01:10:09Z http://Ilikelettering.tribe.net/thread/231a5a92-0c77-4c33-ae17-1c364ea96c95#77bfe230-8850-4c96-885d-3ac10ca60ffd Love it! Really beautiful lettering and composition. You have no reason to be bashful about your work!!! Fri, 06 May 2005 01:09:00 GMT http://Ilikelettering.tribe.net/thread/231a5a92-0c77-4c33-ae17-1c364ea96c95#77bfe230-8850-4c96-885d-3ac10ca60ffd decimus 2005-05-06T01:09:00Z http://Ilikelettering.tribe.net/thread/231a5a92-0c77-4c33-ae17-1c364ea96c95#aef55380-b085-4f40-99f8-ecb229b130e4 Thank you Mojave...for taking the time to look and for such an enthusiastic response. I lost count on how many attempts it took to make madness look "mad" rather than messy! We need to encourage others to post their work to create an online gallery. Wed, 04 May 2005 07:58:26 GMT http://Ilikelettering.tribe.net/thread/231a5a92-0c77-4c33-ae17-1c364ea96c95#aef55380-b085-4f40-99f8-ecb229b130e4 Jøøls 2005-05-04T07:58:26Z http://Ilikelettering.tribe.net/thread/231a5a92-0c77-4c33-ae17-1c364ea96c95#f4c108ee-c2bd-4452-84a7-2334e759313e OOOOO! I especially love the Madness one! Tue, 03 May 2005 21:15:36 GMT http://Ilikelettering.tribe.net/thread/231a5a92-0c77-4c33-ae17-1c364ea96c95#f4c108ee-c2bd-4452-84a7-2334e759313e Mojave 2005-05-03T21:15:36Z http://Ilikelettering.tribe.net/thread/231a5a92-0c77-4c33-ae17-1c364ea96c95#dfe06a1d-eede-49c6-9ce6-6b19e4041b71 Got around to scanning a few of my calligraphy pieces which I've now posted. Only the people in my calligraphy class, my husband, and a few friends have seen them before! Tue, 03 May 2005 12:52:23 GMT http://Ilikelettering.tribe.net/thread/231a5a92-0c77-4c33-ae17-1c364ea96c95#dfe06a1d-eede-49c6-9ce6-6b19e4041b71 Jøøls 2005-05-03T12:52:23Z