Introduction to Calligraphy Workshop at The Figge in January!

I am so very excited to be offering a beginning course in calligraphy this coming January at The Figge. Please check out there education website for this course and others coming up by CLICKING HERE.

HERE IS THE LISTING FROM THEIR SITE:

CALIGRAPHY WORKSHOP BEG/INT
Instructor: Amy Nielsen
Saturday, January 17, 10 am-2 pm   
$40/member; $50/non-member

Here is the list of supplies:

Supplies:

Two 3.5 size black Marvy or other brand felt tip calligraphy markers

2 double-ended calligraphy markers (1 black and one color)

1 each Schaefer or other brand 3 nib calligraphic fountain pen set with ink cartridges

1 each calligraphy practice paper pad and or

3-4 sheets quality writing papers (white or soft colors)

Regular white 8 ½ X 11 computer paper (Bring lots because this is what we will practice on) 

Most of all bring a smile and lots of patience with yourself as this is an art where you must practice, practice, practice  

**Students should bring a sack lunch

Take your handwriting from ordinary to extraordinary! Quad City artist and calligrapher Amy Nielsen will lead students in a creative study of the formal alphabet, which is one of the most important basic alphabets in western calligraphy. Using steel and felt-tipped pens, you’ll develop an understanding of all the basics to be able to write a formal alphabet with a flourish!

Next Calligraphy Class June 11

Thank you to everyone who made my most recent Calligraphy Class at 1st United Congregational Church in Moline a great success! We had a good sized class of very enthusiastic students! I can't wait to see their work in the coming months. Remember everyone, email me photos of your practice work as you go along!

The ALL Board of Directors with Steve & Elizabeth Berry

The Art Legacy League 2014 Art Preservation Fundraiser was a great success!! We had over 90 guests for the evening with great response for our silent auction. Please check out The Art Legacy League website, www.artlegacyleague.org, for more details and photos.

My next Calligraphy Class at The River Arts Center in Clinton, Iowa will take place on June 11th from10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.  You must register through The River Arts Center, but if you have questions about the class, please EMAIL ME with them and I will be happy to respond.

At each of these classes I take a few minutes to review the basics. The class on June 11th will cover the calligraphic hand, BATARDE.

Join Me for an Evening With Steve Berry- Art Preservation Fundraiser!!!!!!

I am a member of the Board of Directors for The Art Legacy League whose purpose is to support the teaching methods and preservation of the artwork created by the late Father Edward Michael Catich.

On June 1st of this year the ALL will be hosting Steve Berry for a gala fundraising event to support our work. Steve Berry is a New York Times best selling author whose books are filled with history. Please see the poster below for more information about this gala evening, and the opportunity to meet Steve and hear about his work.

CLICK HERE to go to the "Get me Registered" Registration Page for the evening to purchase your tickets. If you are unable to attend, but would still like to make a donation, you can do so on the same page!  If you would rather, you can mail a check to the ALL Office, noting how many tickets you are purchasing. MAIL TO:

ALL BERRY EVENT

C/O The Art Legacy League

2304 Jersey Ridge Road, Suite 4

Davenport, Iowa 52803

Join me for the Art Legacy League ART PRESERVATION Fundraiser with Steve Berry June 1st!!

I am a member of the Board of Directors for The Art Legacy League whose purpose is to support the teaching methods and preservation of the artwork created by the late Father Edward Michael Catich.

On June 1st of this year the ALL will be hosting Steve Berry for a gala fundraising event to support our work. Steve Berry is a New York Times best selling author whose books are filled with history. Please see the poster below for more information about this gala evening, and the opportunity to meet Steve and hear about his work.

CLICK HERE to go to the "Get me Registered" Registration Page for the evening to purchase your tickets. If you are unable to attend, but would still like to make a donation, you can do so on the same page!