WORKSHOP PROGRAM FOR 2026 will be published after the February meeting.
Saturday 28th February – Gaye Godfrey Nichols will present to the members
‘The Bestiary’.
Gaye has asked that for our February meeting, it would be optimal to prepare yourself by researching, assembling materials, and choosing your beast.
Please bring to the meeting the following:
A3 paper of sufficient quality to work on for roughs.
Pencils, pens, ink, posca pens, other media, ruler, water etc.
Chosen creature image – start with an image, then do your version.
Chosen creature text, from a (credited) source or in your own words.
The title, which can be very decorative if appropriate.
Practice the words of your text – become familiar with it, anticipate spacing issues, and ensure you are happy with the text size and arrangement before you proceed to doing the last version and consider decoration.
The more work you have done before the meeting, the further ahead you will be. We can fine tune issues arising with the layout, design, technique, and any other factors that feel unresolved at the meeting, so you have a firmer concept of your piece.
The two images show early and later stages of the project. I started with a division of the page, allocating areas for text, title, borders, and images. Your project may be just text, image, title. If a simple approach feels right for you, do not overcomplicate it!
This month, in January, Martin Dickie, a long time, active Guild Member and who has also run a residential architectural practice here in Perth for over 20 years will be holding a workshop at Jacksons, Whitfords City. Martin teaches a weekly advanced class which makes finished works of Calligraphy as well as books and structures.
Rainbow Letters Calligraphy Workshop with Martin Dickie to be held at
Jacksons Whitfords City Store
Saturday 17 January 10:30am – 12:30pm
Cost: $48
Learn the Uncial alphabet using Balsa pens. and practice shapes with large steel pens. Learn letter proportion and design layout. Write suitable words in water letters and colour with ink and soluble pencils. Watch the flow of colour and either blot or leave to dry.
Booking
Bookings are limited, paid bookings are essential to secure your place!
Contact the store on 08 9288 9788 or whitfords@jacksons.com.au to book your place. Please note that payments are non-refundable.
CGWA Workshops – Please note:
Completion of a Workshop Booking Form is not required for workshops held at the Guild’s monthly meetings.
REGISTRATION is only required for Special workshops.
There are no notifications of Special Workshops at this time.
Workshop Fees:
The preferred payment method is online before the workshop, however payment with cash on the day of the workshop is acceptable. The cost of the workshops held at the monthly Guild meetings is $10.00 for Guild members. The fee for non-members is $20 per workshop. In the event that the workshop is held over two consecutive meeting dates, there is no further charge incurred.
Preferred payment for the monthly workshop is on-line by EFT:
BSB 126572
Account Number: 22045523
Use Your Name in the reference area.
Cash is accepted on the day of the workshop.