Upcoming Meetings 2024
- All meetings take place on the fourth Sunday of each month at 1:30 pm unless otherwise noted. Meetings are now being held at the Strongsville Library, 18700 Westwood Dr., Strongsville, OH 44136
No meetings in January or February or May
December 3 - Mike Gold,
October 22 - Kathryn Angelone and Barb Morgan will do leaf printing/designs/leaf painting and pressing.
September 24 - Kathryn Angelone taught how to make Moravian stars.
August 19 (Saturday) picnic - Canal Ways Metropark.
July 24 –
June 25 – June 25, 2023 – Darlene Hritz will present a hands-on program about using pressed flowers for cards and bookmarks. Here's an idea of what we can make at the June 25 program. Use your imagination for words on the projects. Or just use flowers and you can use calligraphy on the inside of the card. Supplies will be provided for 2 cards and 2 bookmarks. Please bring brush markers or waterproof calligraphy supplies, tweezers to pick up the pressed flowers, and sharp scissors.
May - There was no meeting in May because of Memorial Day.
April 23 – This meeting held at the Independence Old Town Hall
6652 Brecksville Road • Independence, Ohio 44131
Pysanky - Ukrainian egg decorating. Linda Hupert, an internationally known artist, will teach us the art of Ukrainian egg decorating. Her eggs are beautiful. Check out her website at www.planetegg.com.
"The art of Pysanky is an ancient art done by writing with beeswax on eggs. The word Pysanka comes from the Ukrainian word pysaty which means to write. The eggs are not painted but written with a stylus filled with beeswax then heated over a flame. The egg is then dipped into the lightest color, usually yellow, and more wax is written on to continue creating the design. The next step, the egg goes into the orange dye, and more wax is written, then dipped into red, and again, wax is written on the parts to be red. The final color is black. Once the egg is dyed black, the egg is then ready to have all that wax melted off. The beauty of the design appears once the wax is completely melted off.
My name is Linda Lishchuk Hupert. I have been decorating Pysanky for over 50 years. I’ve been to festivals all over the East Coast and Michigan and Pennsylvania with my eggs. I was a Guest Artist for 8 years at Walt Disney World Epcot Center for various Festivals they have there. I have taught classes throughout Northern Ohio, and have been affiliated with the Cleveland Museum of Art in their Distance Learning Program. "
I will be demonstrating the process of writing a Pysanka, and also, showing examples of different eggs and explaining the various symbols. This is a program the children and adults of all ages will enjoy. Right now, writing Pysanky has a very special meaning because with each Pysanky written a prayer is said for Peace in Ukraine.
March 26 – Welcome back – show and tell, Pangrams.
Mike Gold will present “The Art of Flourishing”December 4, 2022 (STRONGSVILLE LIBRARY, 18700 Westwood Dr.)
PROGRAM:
Flourish comes from the Latin verb “florare,” which means to bloom. That’s what flourishing does for a lettering design. Flourishes are strokes and decorative lines and elements in and around letters that allow your lettering to blossom and have that extra pizzazz. There are a number of good guidelines to follow when flourishing and we will cover them. But flourishing is an art and your vision and creativity isn’t limited by rules.
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Pencil
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Pointed felt tip black pen (I like the Pentel Touch Sign Pen)
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Broad edge dual tip markers (I like the Zig Calligraphy markers
and the Y & C Calligraphy 2.0, 3.5 and 5.0 markers
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A few color and one black dual tip brush pens (I like the Tombow
dual tip marker pens)
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Some blank white or light color envelopes
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Tracing paper or white bond paper pad
- Note: I will have some
of all the above to share.
October 23, 2022
Nancy Henk will present embossing
September 25, 2022
Larry Gabler will present a program on automatic pens and the Bone Alphabet. Here’s Larry’s description of the program and supply list –
I have learned a lot of tricks on getting automatic pens to write smoothly and on the Bone Alphabet. It takes a lot of pen manipulation, patience and practice but it is worth it.
The supply list, besides paper and pencil, is any automatic pens, preferably medium size like a no. 4 or 3A. If you don't have an automatic pen, you can use Speedball C-0 or C-1. As far as ink is concerned a free flowing ink, like Quink. Thicker inks don't work as well. You can also use walnut ink or use watercolors from any set, like Prang, which is good and very inexpensive. Automatic pens are hard to get to write, so I will show you the trick to get them to write and you will fall in love with them. It works for all metal nibs.
The most important thing to bring is your patience and perseverance. The Bone Alphabet is more difficult to master because there is more pen manipulation.
SATURDAY August 27, 2022 CANCELLED
Annual Picnic at Lakewood Park. Cancelled for this year. See you in September.
July 24, 2022
Local artist, Young Koo, will be presenting Sumi-e. It should prove to be a very interesting meeting! Young will bring supplies, but if you have any Japanese rice paper, please bring some.
Sunday June 26, 2022
Inspiration, Motivation, Goals. WRC business update.
Please bring in project you are now working on for brief show and tell.
Carol Rosenberg will bring examples of original artwork in many styles and media of various calligraphers in her collection. She will also show and explain her creative process that often combines lettering with drawing, watercolor, acrylic and mixed media. Her award winning paintings, assemblages, portraits and calligraphy have been accepted in numerous invitational, judged/juried art exhibits in Florida and Ohio.
Picasso quote, Colored pencil on paper from life drawing class, 14x11”:
May, 2022 - Regular Meeting Cancelled
at the Beachwood Community Center held from May 6-May 26. See Art Books Cleveland Facebook page for more information.
On April 24, 2022 Barb Morgan presented “Paper Folding Fun” featuring some of Barb’s simple paper art projects:
· Origami box
· Slit-top accordion folded book
· Easy-fold photo card
· Origami folded envelope
We are fortunate to have this program presented by Mike Gold, a member of WRC. In case you don’t know him, from his website at mikegold-lettersarts.com, Mike “worked as a commercial lettering designer for over 30 years, mostly in the social expressions business. But his real passion is exploring the corridors of calligraphy that have been less traveled, the path where words and letters are design elements with which to play with line, shape and form, where creating a visual statement is more important than writing a readable text. In both his professional and personal art, Mike breaks traditional rules to create contemporary, non-traditional work.”
Happy Mail: Art of the Decorated Envelope
With Mike Gold
Please join us for a presentation on envelope decoration ideas and techniques. Using ink, paint, brush and broad edge and felt tip markers, metallic pens and common artist tools, you will learn how to create beautiful and expressive mail that will delight your friends and family. There will be some handouts and demonstrations.
Bring envelopes, markers, pens, your calligraphic tools, paint and inks if you would like to join in the fun. If you want to just watch and take pictures, that’s fine too.
Please join your friends in letters for a fun afternoon.
Saturday, August 28, 2021
18700 Westwood Dr., Strongsville, OH 44136
Conference Room
Program: Show-and Tell of projects members have done in the past year. Discuss future of the club, whether we want to disband or try a different way of having meetings, elect officers. Upcoming program suggestions.
18700 Westwood Dr., Strongsville, OH 44136
Conference Room
Sunday, April 26, 2020 - Cancelled due to COVID-19
Sunday, February 23, 2020
18700 Westwood Dr., Strongsville, OH 44136
Conference Room
Program: CHALK MARBLING Mary Adams and Kathryn Angelone agreed to present chalk marbling with instructions and materials left to the guild by Myrlin vonGlahn. We will make cards, matchbooks or bookmarks with copies of the marbled paper. Members should bring cardstock, paper, writing instruments.
Sunday, January 26, 2020 - Board Meeting (UH/CH library)- REGULAR MEETING CANCELLED -
November/December Meeting – Sunday
Sunday, October 27, 2019
University Heights Branch of Cleveland Heights – University Heights Library 13866 Cedar Rd., Cleveland Hts., OH
ORIGAMI - There's a whole box of paper folding instructions for envelopes, boxes, cranes, you name it.
Independence Library
6361 Selig, Independence, OH 44131
Meeting Room
Program: Creative Scissor Work - Presented by Becky Eliason
We will let our creative juices flow to make paper sculptures and projects that can be calligraphed on or can complement our lettering.
Bring if you have them:
- any type of scissors
- various art papers
- the usual calligraphy supplies
- an open mind
Sunday, August 25, 2019
Sunday, July 28, 2019Strongsville LibraryIndependence Library
We will let our creative juices flow to make paper sculptures and projects that can be calligraphed on or can complement our lettering.
Bring if you have them:
- any type of scissors
- various art papers
- the usual calligraphy supplies
- an open mind
18700 Westwood Dr., Strongsville, OH 44136Conference Room
Sunday, June 23, 2019
"LEARNING TO SEE, INTERPRET AND JUDGE WORKS OF ART."
There will be a member participant discussion based on prints of paintings by historically famous artists whose works are in collections at nearby/free admission Cleveland Museum of Art, Oberlin College's Allen Art Museum and the Toledo Museum of Art. All discussion handouts and reproductions will be provided by Carol Rosenberg.
Sunday, April 28, 2019
- Bring 5" x 8" cards (some will be available, also), pens, markers, etc., to create pages honoring Myrlin.
Program: Collage in memory of Myrlin
Brecksville Public Library - 1:30-4:30 pm
9089 Brecksville Road, Brecksville, OH 44141 ~ (440) 526-1102
Supplies to bring:
- an edged marker at least 1/8th of an inch thick
- a T-square
- a pencil
- an eraser
- unlined paper
- drafting or masking tape
Strongsville Public Library - 1:30-4:30 pm
18700 Westwood Drive, Strongsville, OH 44136 ~ (440) 238-5530 map
The March program will be a study of the basics of the Italic alphabet.
Supplies to bring:
- an edged marker at least 1/8th of an inch thick
- a T-square
- a pencil
- an eraser
- unlined paper
- drafting or masking tape
Sunday, December 6, 2015
Strongsville Public Library - 1:00-5:00 pm
18700 Westwood Drive, Strongsville, OH 44136 ~ (440) 238-5530 map
Program: Letters as Art Forms - presented by Mike Gold
Program: Letters as Art Forms - presented by Mike Gold
Artist Mike Gold will lead some exercises aimed at treating letters as art forms, as line, shape and form, that might lead to a more abstract interpretation of a text or vision.
Recommended supplies to bring:
- black ink, walnut ink (if you have it), gouache, some 11x17 sheets of Arches Text Wove or comparable, and some broad-edge pens (preferably Speedball 2-5 and Automatic pens 1/2” and above).
Mike will bring some 11x17 bond paper, extra walnut ink,and some extra Speedball and Automatic pens for people to borrow if they need to...
We will also have a holiday social with refreshments, and will hold a business meeting. Hope to see you there!
Mike will bring some 11x17 bond paper, extra walnut ink,and some extra Speedball and Automatic pens for people to borrow if they need to...
We will also have a holiday social with refreshments, and will hold a business meeting. Hope to see you there!
Saturday, October 24, 2015
University Heights Public Library
13866 Cedar Road, University Heights, OH 44118 ~ (216) 321-4700
13866 Cedar Road, University Heights, OH 44118 ~ (216) 321-4700
1:00 p.m. Light Refreshments (East Side is potluck; please bring something to share)
1:30 p.m. Printmaking - Borders for Calligraphy - by Johnnie Smart
Art teacher Johnnie Smart (Lois Helmick's sister) will show techniques of printmaking, and how the prints can be used as borders for calligraphy. All materials will be provided. Hope you can attend!
Sunday, September 27, 2015
Strongsville Public Library
18700 Westwood Drive, Strongsville, OH 44136 ~ (440) 238-5530 map
1:00 pm - Light Refreshments
1:30 pm - Calligraphy on Slate / Deckling / Making Walnut Ink - by Kathryn Angelone
Kathryn will bring her slate-cutting machine and demonstrate her process of preparing slabs of slate for use with calligraphy projects and creating a finished plaque. She'll also instruct us on how to deckle the edges of parchment paper, and what steps to follow in making your own walnut ink. No supplies necessary...Hope you can attend!
1:00 pm - Light Refreshments
Saturday, August 15, 2015
Potluck Picnic at Lakewood Park - 2:00 to 5:00 pm
14532 Lake Avenue
Lakewood, Ohio 44107
* Entrance is at Lake and Belle Avenues *
Family, friends, and pets (on a leash) are welcome! Join us near the bandstand (turn right when you enter the park). There are grills and picnic tables, so just bring yourself and some type of food, e.g., salad, dessert, chips & salsa, etc. Feel free to also bring frisbees, cornhole, and other outdoor games if you'd like.
The park's many amenities include a playground area for kids, sand volleyball courts, tennis courts, a pool, softball fields, a skatepark, a walking/running track, and a walkway along Lake Erie where you can see a great view of the Cleveland skyline. The Old Stone House, Lakewood's oldest home, is on the premises, as is a huge cannon that serves as a war memorial. Another historic aspect of the park is a plaque dedicated to those who were part of the Underground Railroad. Many people are unaware of the fact that this location was a stopping point for many slaves who escaped by boat to Canada in the days before the Civil War.
The park's many amenities include a playground area for kids, sand volleyball courts, tennis courts, a pool, softball fields, a skatepark, a walking/running track, and a walkway along Lake Erie where you can see a great view of the Cleveland skyline. The Old Stone House, Lakewood's oldest home, is on the premises, as is a huge cannon that serves as a war memorial. Another historic aspect of the park is a plaque dedicated to those who were part of the Underground Railroad. Many people are unaware of the fact that this location was a stopping point for many slaves who escaped by boat to Canada in the days before the Civil War.
Early Payment of 2016 Dues - everyone who pays their 2016 dues ($25) will be entered into a drawing for a $25 gift card to Catan's or Michael's. The drawing will take place at the picnic, and members must be present to win.
Hope to see you there!
Saturday, July 25, 2015
University Heights Public Library
13866 Cedar Road, University Heights, OH 44118 ~ (216) 321-4700
1:00 pm - The Art of Flourishing - by Jim Williams
3:00 pm - Business Meeting with light refreshments (East Side is potluck; please bring something to share)
Jim will explain the six pillars of flourishing and we'll explore and practice the principles upheld by the six pillars. We'll also look at the classes of flourishes and get an overview of the tools and materials used in flourishing. Supplies to bring: a 3.5mm marker, paper, and any other tools/supplies you'd like to use.
Note: this program begins 30 minutes earlier than our usual start time as will be combined with Part 3 of a calligraphy program offered by the University Heights Library to the general public. Jim Williams presented Part 1 on Saturday, July 11, and Part 2 on Saturday, July 18.
Saturday, June 27, 2015
Strongsville Public Library
18700 Westwood Drive, Strongsville, OH 44136 ~ (440) 238-5530 map
1:00 pm - Light Refreshments
1:30 pm - Learning to See and Draw Through Master Drawings - by Carol Rosenberg
This is a non-stress set of enjoyable and simple exercises for those who “cannot draw a straight line” or for others who have never had time to seriously study drawings made by master artists followed by discussion. All materials will be provided. OPTIONAL materials you may bring if you already have: Charcoal or colored pencils, eraser, thin felt-tip pen, colored paper to draw on or use as collage, glue stick.
1:00 pm - Light Refreshments
Saturday, May 30, 2015
University Heights Public Library
13866 Cedar Road, University Heights, OH 44118 ~ (216) 321-4700
1:00 p.m. Light Refreshments (East Side is potluck; please bring something to share)
1:30 p.m. The Art of Pyrography: Writing and Drawing with Fire - by Larry Gabler
Pyrography, which literally means "writing with fire," is the art of decorating wood or other materials with burn marks using a heated object. Larry will demonstrate this art and discuss the tools, preparation, design process, burning, and application of colors and stains. He'll also showcase some of his recent projects. Hope you can attend!
Sunday, April 26, 2015
Strongsville Public Library
18700 Westwood Drive, Strongsville, OH 44136 ~ (440) 238-5530 map
1:00 pm - Light Refreshments
1:30 pm - Illuminated Letters - presented by Heathyr Zarley
4:00-4:45 pm Business Meeting - all members are encouraged to attend
1:00 pm - Light Refreshments
What exactly is illumination? The term commonly describes a manuscript or artifact with lettering that is richly decorated with colorful, 24K gold foil gilded patterns or designs. For our purposes, we will expand the interpretation to include gold and silver foiling, gold and silver leafing, gold and silver painting, and gold and silver inking. Heathyr will provide many pre-penned letters and patterns in black micron pen on a white acid-free cardstock that will need to be colored and illuminated. There will be several letters for each participant and Heathyr will bring examples of her own work, a copy of The Book of Kells, and some handouts. Each participant will complete approximately 3 to 4 letters to take home in this project.
Supplies: Please bring your favorite coloring medium, for example, colored pencils, gel pens, watercolors, or markers. The different types of gold/silver will be provided by Heathyr, who will also have many gel pens, watercolor pencils and markers available if people need to borrow. Please note: a modest donation is requested for the gold and silver materials that will be provided.
Saturday, March 28, 2015
University Heights Public Library
13866 Cedar Road, University Heights, OH 44118 ~ (216) 321-4700
1:00 p.m. Light Refreshments (please bring something to share)
1:30 p.m. Foundational Hand by Myrlin von Glahn
We will get back to basics with a study of the Foundational Hand designed by Edward Johnson. Johnson is considered the father of modern calligraphy and he based this script on the Ramsey Psalter.
Whether you have a slant to the right or a backhand slant, the foundational hand teaches structure and order in spacing that results in a distinct rhythm.
“No book on the mechanics of calligraphy is complete without a reference to Edward Johnston’s Foundational hand and it’s simplicity and integrity.” David Harris in The art of Calligraphy, 1995. It is designed to be a very clear, round and readable calligraphic font. The wide gestures are ideal for beginners.
Recommended supplies to bring:
- college-ruled notebook paper
- Either 1) any edged marker at least 4mm in size
or alternatively, 2) a wide pen nib (e.g., C1 or Speedball 2) and water-soluble ink
Note: some C1 nibs will be available for purchase (60 cents each)
- a #2 pencil and an eraser
- a 45-degree triangle
Whether you have a slant to the right or a backhand slant, the foundational hand teaches structure and order in spacing that results in a distinct rhythm.
or alternatively, 2) a wide pen nib (e.g., C1 or Speedball 2) and water-soluble ink
Note: some C1 nibs will be available for purchase (60 cents each)
- a #2 pencil and an eraser
- a 45-degree triangle
Sunday, February 22, 2015 - Cancelled due to inclement weather (the Foundational program was rescheduled for March 28, 2015)
13866 Cedar Road, University Heights, OH 44118 ~ (216) 321-4700
Celebrate the season with three paper arts projects! Make a small Valentines Day accordion book for your calligraphy. Slip it into a handmade box. Cut a foldable valentine snowflake with a handmade origami envelope. Materials provided.
Also, please bring any holiday cards you made or received for our sharing table. We will adjourn by 4:00 and visit the Beachwood Public Library to see the WRC exhibit, which is on display through January 28.
18700 Westwood Drive, Strongsville, OH 44136 ~ (440) 238-5530 map
1:00 - 4:45 pm Holiday Social / Officer Elections
Feel free to bring any holiday cards or other projects you are working on! We'll have a combined social and working/sharing session, as well as our annual officer elections.
13866 Cedar Road, University Heights, OH 44118 ~ (216) 321-4700
1:00 p.m. Light Refreshments
Jack will teach the button alphabet, a fun and easy alphabet. The only supplies you will need are a pencil, an eraser, and paper!
Sue will show us how to blend two or more colors in a single stroke with the flat brush. Supplies needed are a flat brush, two colors of paint or gouache, and paper.
1:00 p.m. Light Refreshments
Come join Nancy and Sue for a fun-filled play session with your flat-edged brush. Nancy will demonstrate the Roman alphabet and how the brush is manipulated to form the letters and serifs. She will also demonstrate a sign painter's single-stroke Gothic alphabet. Sue will show us how to blend two or more colors in a single stroke with the flat brush. Time permitting, we will trim a brush.
Supply List:
- 1/4" to 3/8" flat brush. Nancy highly recommends the Cotman 666 Winsor and Newton, obtainable at Hobby Lobby, Jo-Ann Fabrics, or Pat Catan's. Or bring whatever you have, but no smaller than 1/4"
- old mixing brushes
- Prang pan watercolors if you have them, or 2 colors of tube gouache or watercolor
- pencil
- ruler
Saturday, August 16, 2014
14532 Lake Ave, Lakewood, OH 44107 ~ (216) 529-5697 map
Saturday, July 26, 2014
University Heights Public Library
13866 Cedar Road, University Heights, OH 44118 (216) 321-4700 map
The 1987 International Invitational Exhibit showcased the work of 70+ calligraphers, including Dick Beasley, Alan Blackman, Tim Botts, Nancy Culmone, Reggie Ezell, David Howells, Mike Kecseg, Michael Podesta, Susan Skarsgard, Jacqueline Svaren, Mark Van Stone, Julian Waters, and Sheila Waters.
Some original artwork from the exhibit will also be shown at the meeting. Join us for a fun retrospective!
18700 Westwood Drive, Strongsville, Ohio 44136 (440) 238-5530
Part 2 of program, continued from May (see description below)
Saturday, May 31, 2014
University Heights Public Library
13866 Cedar Road, University Heights, OH 44118 (216) 321-4700 map
1:00 p.m. Light Refreshments
Strongsville Public Library
18700 Westwood Drive, Strongsville, OH 44136 ~ (440) 238-5530 map
1:00 p.m. Light Refreshments
University Heights Public Library
13866 Cedar Road, Cleveland Heights, OH 44118 (216) 321-4700 map
1:00 p.m. Light Refreshments
1:00 pm Light Refreshments
1:30 pm The Art of Zentangle by Judy Montgomery
