February President's Letter

Happy Valentines Day

I hope each one of you is able to attend our Valentine social. It is always a highlight of the year and Lynette Broyles promises to deliver another awesome party. Thank you in advance for all the hard work that you and your committee are doing. If you have not produced your valentine card to be shared, I encourage you to start now. There are people in every level of skill in the lettering arts, so do not be intimidated. It is an opportunity to learn and go home with a treasure. See you next week - perhaps in pink. Feathers?

Today we held the Newbie workshop focused on pointed pen variations. A huge THANKS to Betty Barna who did an awesome job presenting two variations on the uncial alphabet using a pointed pen nib on a straight staff. She presented each of us a Nikko G nib as well as great handouts. Many of us fell in love with the nib and the alphabet. There were 25 persons in attendance - a bit snug for the location, but a lot of fun. It seems like many of us were waiting to play with the pointed pen. It was the perfect warm-up to the workshop to be held next month.

March will bring Zandra Zamora to Dallas for our spring workshop. Again, it is pointed pen variations. The contemporary look is what many of us are looking for to update our repertoire of hands. With a month of practice you should be ready for some refinements to what you learned today. If you have not signed up, there is a waiting list. Life does have a tendency to interfere with art, so if you are interested, do let Jeri or Donna know. Thanks are also due to Donna and Jeri for their work on the workshops.

As we approach the spring, it is time for the nominating committee to start its search for a new president and secretary. These two offices will be changing after the April elections. The committee consists of Louise Weber, Margaret Mall, Paula Van Wagoner, and Catherine Burkhard as alternate. I know they will do a great job as they each have the best interests of the group at heart. Thanks to each one of you.

Until next week, stay tickled pink.

Keep practicing and start producing!

Sherry Barber

Envelopes by Louise Weber from paste paper and practice sheets; Fabric Collage by Nan Kirby

Odyssey Calligraphy 2010 Slide show 2010 Valentine Social

Donna Sabolovic was awarded honorary membership for her many years of service to the guild. Marie Adamson and Betty Barna created the certificate. Thank you Donna for your contribution to the guild.

Donna Sabolovic

Cristie Campo

Debi Sementelli

Nan Kirby