Above: Cover: Martin Dickie – Martin did a lot of research into the production of this piece where he used Insular Square Capitals, including all their quirks, such as letter nesting. This triangle started with freehand spiral patterns which were decorated like an Insular page (a medieval script system) The words read: ‘Life is wasted on the living; all you need is love and Om Mane Padme Hung’ or to use the literal meaning ‘Praise the Jewel in the Lotus’.
‘Quillo Talk’ is the monthly newsletter of the Calligraphers’ Guild of WA and distributed to our members as a PDF by email. Country and city members who are unable to attend meetings rely on the newsletter for up to date information on the happenings within the Guild. The newsletter also provides information on upcoming workshops, exhibitions and other calligraphy based articles and events.
The newsletter is also distributed Australia and world wide.
Each month the front cover is designed by a different Guild member giving all members a chance to use and display their creative talents.
The Quillo Talk cover for March 2025 showcases our new look banner. Quillo talk has been published now for over 30 years. The first Guild Newsletter was published in 1985.
Members have the option to have their birthday date published in Quillo Talk and are encouraged to exchange handmade cards. These are then brought along and displayed by members at the Guild’s monthly meetings.