2012 Classes and Workshops 

Why Do We

Classes begin in January 2012

  • Monday evening 16 January 17h00 - 19h00 - minimum 4 participants
  • Thursday morning 19 January 9h30 - 12h00
  • Confirmation of participation essential

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2012 classes will focus on various calligraphic hands: Progressive Calligraphy - from ancient to modern

  • With Uncial as the basic hand, students will hone their knowledge of this creative and flexible script.
  • Students will use this it as the basis for further study and development of an alphabet.
  • Students will study alphabets created from Europe and Africa. Students develop their own 'African Alphabet'.
  • In a year long programme, participants will explore the history of Uncial and its development.
  • Students will continue with creative letter form using photographic images, audiovisual presentations and poetry as inspiration.
  • The year's work will culminate in an exhibition in November 2012.
  • Cost of class: R500 for four weeks.

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Saturday Classes

  • Once a month Saturday classes are held for a minimum of 5 students.
  • A different theme is set for the month and students will complete a piece of calligraphy.
  • This is strictly by arrangement.

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All Wriitng

Penfriends Second Annual Retreat: October or November 2012.

  • Venue: Rose Cottage Eastern Free State
  • Theme: The Rich Heritage of Africa - The Natural World 
  • Costs: TBA

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Back to Basics & Beyond

Anne-Marie has compiled a Calligraphy file for student use 'Back to Basics and Beyond'. Cost R150.00. It is a limited edition file, each with original calligraphic art work inserted. Her latest calligraphy project 'Lettering for Scrapbooking' is a lighthearted look at lettering for scrapbooking, cards and journaling and is available at a cost R150.00. Add R40 postage for all books.

 

Creative Calligraphy

 

 

 

 

 

This book is a companion book to Practical Calligraphy. It expands on the ideas used there and allows the reader to become more aware of the infinite variety that can be achieved with the various tools available for the calligrapher.

Instruction pages are followed by projects which expand on the information given in the preceding pages. The projects are more fun and informative and will allow readers to become more creative and adventurous. All the equipment listed is available at good art supply stores throughout the country. The object of this book is to enable you to enjoy your craft and expand and improve your talents.







Tainted Angels


Aware of the high incidence of child abuse she and her friend MJ Hooper organised an Art Exhibtion 'BoneloBotshelo'highlighting abuse. From that project Anne-Marie has written a book highlighting this scourge. ‘Tainted Angels' includes poetry, prose and art-work. Tainted Angels

All proceeds from the book are donated to the Teddy Bear Clinic. This unit is dedicated to counselling and treatment of abused children. Cost R100.00

Anne-Marie is compiling a poetry book. With her editor poet and teacher Brian Walter she is refining poems written over the past few months. Her latest book of poetry will be available at the end of the year.

WORKSHOPS presented by Anne-Marie

  • Anne-Marie is available to present Creative Calligraphy workshops in other centres.
  • Her workshops include:
  • Halcyon Days - A three day workshop on colour and application for calligraphers.
  • Take a Word and a Line - Use an idea, some colour and line to complete a calligraphic piece
  • An Apple and a Pear - With simple instructions a colourful spontaneous miniature piece of calligraphy will be completed
  • These and other workshops and costs can be arranged in discussion with Anne-Marie
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NEW COURSE: Sketch Your Year in Poetry

  • A four morning course which will help aspiring poets to begin the journey of words.
  • R800 for the course plus R130 for 'Sketch your Year in Poetry'
  • Week 1
    The Root and the Word

    Week 2
    Free Writing and Prompts

    Week 3
    From Pantoum to Haiku

    Week 4
    And the Poetry starts here
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About Anne-Marie

  • Love CreativeAnne-Marie is a qualified teacher who aims to inspire artistic and creative concepts to her students. She has been teaching creativity, art and calligraphy since 1982. She has written three calligraphy books, Practical Calligraphy, Creative Calligraphy as well Zippy tips for Dippy Calligraphers with Hazel Frankel.

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    She contributes poetry and prose to collaborative books and poetry magazines. Her first book of poetry 'Sketch Your Year in Poetry' will be available early 2010.

    Anne-Marie travels overseas to update and fine tune her calligraphy and her tutors include Denis Brown, David Thornton, Ewan Calyton, Sheila Waters and Dick Beasly. She completed the Roehampton calligraphy course with the late Margaret Daubney as her tutor and participated in a correspondence course on Versals with Thomas Ingmire in America. Carl Rohrs was a guest in her home in July 2009 where he presented calligraphy workshops from her studio.
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  • Anne-Marie continues to teach in Johannesburg South Africa where she presents calligraphy classes and workshops to various groups on a regular basis.

    Anne-Marie's latest creative venture is Calli-Capers for Kids - 'A fun Calligraphy Journey for Children' which will be available from April 2011. This fun project folder, suitable for children of 10 years and older includes history of writing, fun projects and exercises. At R120.00 plus postage this will make an ideal gift.
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    FUN with words

    • From International Exhibition of Calligraphy:
    • Contained in every bottle of ink is one good letter. So keep dipping. Attributed to Peter Thornton
    • Create letters burdened with affection, not perfection. PT
    • A mistake is a creative mark waiting to be found. PT
    • Art is the only way to run away without leaving home.
    • 'A letter is a word's clothing'

      'The significance of calligraphy is harmony and the birth of motion' 

      A written letter is like a bowl filled with a certain content. The purer the content, the more delicate strings of the human soul it touches. (L. Pronenko)

      Calligraphy is the most intimate, private, and spontaneous expressive means. Like a fingerprint or voice it is unique with every person. (Herman Zapf)

      Better than a thousand hollow words, is one word that brings peace. (Buddha)

      In the End, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends. (Martin Luther King, Jr.)

      The short words are best, and the old words are the best of all. (Winston Churchill)

Sketch Your Year in Poetry

Awaken the Poet within

Posted on 06/11/2010

Sketch

Ever wanted to be a poet? Sketch Your Year in Poetry is an ideal gift for anyone wanting to write poetry. At R130 plus R30 for postage this is a great way to explore your creative writing. Filled with poems and writing tips, this book will inspire would be poets.

This is an ideal book to encourage 'would-be' poets to just write it down. To order a copy of 'Sketch Your Year in Poetry' for R130 a copy plus postage contact Anne-Marie.

Penfriends Calligraphy by Correspondence

About the Course

Posted on 06/11/2010

These courses are an extension of Anne-Marie's correspondence courses developed in the 1990's.
The short courses allow participants to explore calligraphy in a few lessons with expert guidance and tips.

Course 1: Uncial

This includes a brief history of the letterform. Two projects will be completed. 4 lessons in 4 weeks. R600 includes notes, exemplars and comments.

Course 2: Letters for Scrapbooking

Four easy and creative letterforms ideal for anyone who journals in scrapbooks. Four projects will be completed. 4 lessons in 4 weeks. R600 includes notes, comments and exemplars.

Course 3: Foundational

A perfect follow-on to Uncial. This formal hand is ideal for cards, bookmarks and small books. The course includes exemplars, notes and 2 projects.4 lessons in 4 weeks. R600 includes notes, comments and exemplars.

More information

Please contact Anne-Marie Moore for further information about the Penfriends Calligraphy by Correspondence Courses.
Follow Anne-Marie's blog: www.penfriendspatter.blogspot.com for exercises and ideas.

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Calli-Fun

Tips and Tricks

Posted on 14/12/2011

When first starting calligraphy use guidelines

Use plain smooth paper for practice

Use a piece of paper under your hand to stop smudging

Use a calligraphy Koki to begin with - it's easier and less messy

Jon a calligraphy class. It's fun and you will have the advantage of group encouragement

Calli-Tips

Posted on 15/11/2009

Use two pencils taped together to practice letters. You will find that the proportions and detail will help with the letterform.

Always clean nibs after use. Dry them carefully to avoid rust.

Try to have a nib older for each nib you use.

If possible have a set of nibs for ink and another for paint. This will ensure that when you use paint (water colour or gouache] for writing the colours are always 'pure'.

ABCDarians or Pangrams

Posted on 15/11/2009

Sentences that contain all the letters of the alphabet

The explorer was frozen in his big kayak after making queer discoveries
A quart jar of oil mixed with zinc oxide makes a very bright paint
Whenever the black fox jumped the squirrel gazed suspiciously

From: various sources

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