We are canceling the monthly program which was scheduled to take place on Friday, April 17, at 6:30pm, in light of the rapidly-changing situation with COVID-19, and to do our part in "flattening the curve" and "slowing the spread" of the coronavirus.
We do this out of love for vulnerable members of the population. We apologize for any inconvenience that this may cause if you were planning to attend.
(Down the road we hope that we will be able to reschedule it, but we leave that plan tentative. Watch our website calendar for any future changes that may arise. Read more about our rhythm of programs and workshops.)
The Colleagues of Calligraphy are excited to welcome guest artist and renowned calligrapher Carl Rohrs. On the third weekend of April 2020, in addition to leading a Saturday/Sunday workshop, he will deliver this Friday evening presentation: Scripts & Script Typefaces and Back Again
Lifted Strokes
Script typefaces can start as calligraphy, a quick sketch, or a dashed-off handwritten note. At this Friday evening program, let's look at the beginnings of some scripts.
Once letters becomes a typeface, is that the end of its creative trail? Can't it still inspire more handwork? Many modern day calligraphers, sign writers, and lettering artists think it still can.
This program will include original and unseen work of Menhart, Reiner, Trump, Kapr, Koch, Zapf, Toots, Excoffon, Korger, Schumann, and more.
Carl Rohrs will speak at the Colleagues of Calligraphy Program in April 2020
About Carl Rohrs
Lettering artist and sign painter in Santa Cruz, California, since 1977.
Teacher of Lettering & Typography and Graphic Design at Cabrillo College, since 1984.
Workshops and conferences, worldwide, since 1986.
Editor of Alphabet, the Journal of the Friends of Calligraphy, 1989–1992, and 2015–present.
Hobbies include typographic errors, procrastination, and spilling paint on good clothes.
In addition to this Friday program which is free and open to all members, guests and visitors, Carl will be leading a two-day Colleagues of Calligraphy Spring Workshop, entitled “Calligraphic Typefaces You Can Eat with Pen or Brush,” for a limited number of registrants. See our calendar for workshop details.
Delphin Typeface
Demo Corner
Diane von Arx will demonstrate calligraphic contrasts in “Gothic with Glitz.”
Before the Friday evening, April 17, main presentation at 7:00pm, be sure to visit the Demo Corner beginning at 6:30pm, where renowned letter maker and designer Diane von Arx (dianevonarx.com) will be demonstrating calligraphy with contrast in “Gothic with Glitz.”
Members are also invited to bring calligraphy to “Show and Share.”
See Diane at work at the April Demo Corner.
During this social time, those who attend are also invited to visit the Colleagues Library table.
Light refreshments and coffee will be provided.