2010: New Calligraphy and Bookmaking Classes

Hi Friends,

Seats are beginning to fill up for my 2010 January/February Bookmaking and Calligraphy courses at Binders Art Supply right here in Atlanta. Last year (the beginning of 2009) I have 14 people sign up for my Copperplate Class. It was loads of fun! My guess as to why it was so popular was that after a full holiday season of cooking, shopping and entertaining, people were ready to do something nice for themSELVES. Taking a six-week evening course is a great way to do that.

You can sign up for my classes by clicking the links to your right, or by reading further below.

I would love to see you there and BOY do I have a lot of energy to share with you.

Happy New Year!

~Anne

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Calligraphy 2 w/Anne Elser (CLASS 1/4-2/8)

Calligraphy 2 with Anne Elser :: Mondays, 6 sessions, Jan. 4 – Feb.8 :: 6-8:30pm :: Fee: $140. Theres good news for those of you who have already taken a Copperplate or Italic class from Anne and feel stuck – staring down that blank stack of envelopes with no idea how to tackle all that space. Introducing Calligraphy 2, an advanced calligraphy class designed for those who already know the fundamentals of any calligraphic face and are ready for the challenge of applying the words to the page. Whether you are addressing envelopes, laying out a certificate, document or quote of any size, this class will help you understand the concept of hierarchy on a page, drama, stable compositions and balance of elements. You will also be encouraged to take the plunge into the world of flourishing! Experimenting with color, gouache, inks and paper is also encouraged. Bring in your free spirits and lets have fun! THIS WORKSHOP OR CLASS IS AT OUR ATLANTA STORE.

January – February 2010

Bookmaking with Anne Elser (CLASS 1/5-2/9)

Bookmaking with Anne Elser :: Tuesdays, 6 sessions, Jan. 5- Feb. 9 :: 6-8:30pm :: Fee: $140. We will be making books and boxes in this class with a variety of materials and techniques. The objective here is to give you a fundamental understanding of how books are made – a backbone of knowledge so you can create your own books and journals. There will be an emphasis on neatness and craft and most of all FUN. Making books is a very rewarding experience. They make wonderful gifts, sketchbooks for yourself and journals, photo albums, etc. The only skills required are a love of paper, attention to detail, patience and again – a need to have FUN!
THIS WORKSHOP OR CLASS IS AT OUR ATLANTA STORE.

February – March 2010

Bookmaking with Anne Elser (CLASS 2/23-3/30)

Bookmaking with Anne Elser :: Tuesdays, 6 sessions, Feb. 23-March 30 :: 6-8:30pm :: Fee: $140. We will be making books and boxes in this class with a variety of materials and techniques. The objective here is to give you a fundamental understanding of how books are made – a backbone of knowledge so you can create your own books and journals. There will be an emphasis on neatness and craft and most of all FUN. Making books is a very rewarding experience. They make wonderful gifts, sketchbooks for yourself and journals, photo albums, etc. The only skills required are a love of paper, attention to detail, patience and again – a need to have FUN!
THIS WORKSHOP OR CLASS IS AT OUR ATLANTA STORE.

January – February 2010

Copperplate Calligraphy (CLASS 1/6-2/10)

Copperplate Calligraphy with Anne Elser :: Wednesdays, 6 sessions, Jan. 6- Feb. 10 :: 6-8:30pm :: Fee: $140.Are you fascinated with how beautiful calligraphy looks and want to try it yourself? This is an introductory look at Copperplate, an elegant and elastic hand frequently used for formal invitations, documents and bridal events. After we learn each upper and lower case character, we will spend the last two classes learning layout techniques for envelope addressing, a bit of flourishing and color experimentation. Calligraphy is less about pretty handwriting, but more about DRAWING each and every letter. Its about establishing a pace and rhythmic motion as you write – giving you a consistency of shapes, letters, and spaces in between words and lines. It is highly relaxing and meditative. Like yoga for your hands! THIS WORKSHOP OR CLASS IS AT OUR ATLANTA STORE.

February – March 2010

Copperplate Calligraphy (CLASS 2/24-3/31)

Copperplate Calligraphy with Anne Elser :: Wednesdays, 6 sessions, Feb. 23-March 31 :: 6-8:30pm :: Fee: $140. Are you fascinated with how beautiful calligraphy looks and want to try it yourself? This is an introductory look at Copperplate, an elegant and elastic hand frequently used for formal invitations, documents and bridal events. After we learn each upper and lower case character, we will spend the last two classes learning layout techniques for envelope addressing, a bit of flourishing and color experimentation. Calligraphy is less about pretty handwriting, but more about DRAWING each and every letter. Its about establishing a pace and rhythmic motion as you write – giving you a consistency of shapes, letters, and spaces in between words and lines. It is highly relaxing and meditative. Like yoga for your hands! THIS WORKSHOP OR CLASS IS AT OUR ATLANTA STORE.

January – February 2010

Italic Calligraphy (CLASS 1/7-2/11)

Italic Calligraphy with Anne Elser :: Thursdays, 6 sessions, Jan. 7- Feb. 11 :: 6-8:30pm :: Fee: $140, The Italic calligraphic face is one of the most widely used and versatile alphabets around. It is highly legible and can be transformed (dressed up or down) with ease. A wonderful face to learn for the beginning calligrapher yet versatile enough to experiment with for the advanced. We will spend 6 weeks learning the Italic face. Students will be given handouts and guide sheets. We will also address spacing and layout for addressing envelopes.
Calligraphy is less about pretty handwriting, but more about DRAWING each and every letter. Its about establishing a pacing and rhythmic motion as you write – giving you a consistency of shapes and letters, and spaces in between words and lines. It is highly relaxing and meditative. Like yoga for the hands. THIS WORKSHOP OR CLASS IS AT OUR ATLANTA STORE.

February – March 2010

Italic Calligraphy (CLASS 2/25-4/1)

Italic Calligraphy with Anne Elser :: Thursdays, 6 sessions, Feb. 25-April 1 :: 6-8:30pm :: Fee: $140, The Italic calligraphic face is one of the most widely used and versatile alphabets around. It is highly legible and can be transformed (dressed up or down) with ease. A wonderful face to learn for the beginning calligrapher yet versatile enough to experiment with for the advanced. We will spend 6 weeks learning the Italic face. Students will be given handouts and guide sheets. We will also address spacing and layout for addressing envelopes.
Calligraphy is less about pretty handwriting, but more about DRAWING each and every letter. Its about establishing a pacing and rhythmic motion as you write – giving you a consistency of shapes and letters, and spaces in between words and lines. It is highly relaxing and meditative. Like yoga for the hands. THIS WORKSHOP OR CLASS IS AT OUR ATLANTA STORE.

Fall Bookmaking & Calligraphy Classes at Binders

Online signup for these classes available soon. Or call Binders to sign up over the phone.

Binders Holiday Gift Making Workshops

Learn how to make cool handmade gifts this Holiday Season in two weekend holiday gift making workshops this Fall at Binders!

Taught by Anne Elser, these workshops are fast, fun and very rewarding. Come join us!

COLLAPSABLE CONTAINER:

October Saturday 17th: 10am-5pm

October Sunday 18th: 11am-5pm

$140.00

This container, designed by Lisa Ellerin, has six sides and a hinged base that enables it to fold flat. It’s sturdy and lightweight and is made of 2-ply chipboard ( or davey board) and covered in decorative Washi Paper. All the supplies you need to make this structure can be purchased at Binders right before the workshop. We’ll meet in the morning and break for lunch each day. Our workshops are fun and fast! Make a big one to hold pens/pencils, brushes or paper scraps. Make a tiny one for q-tips or hairpins! Make a set of 3 or more and nest them together on your work surface to make a “hive” of sorting containers. We’ll have 2 full days to create your project and time permitting, we’ll create a circular paper ornament and a miniature origami holiday tree.

I look forward to meeting you!

~Anne Elser

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BUTTON CLOSURE KEEPSAKE BOX:

November Saturday 7th: 10am-5pm

November Sunday 8th: 11am-5pm

$140.00

This little box is perfect for a man or woman looking to hold their favorite trinkets, stationary items, craft supplies, card decks and scoring pads, buttons, jewelry or cufflinks. The button closure is optional, as are the inner dividers. Build little feet for the bottom of your box as high as you like and tie it closed with any kind of elastic, leather, clasp or button. This box is very versatile. All the supplies you need to make this structure can be purchased at Binders right before the workshop. We’ll meet in the morning and break for lunch each day. Our workshops are fun and fast! We’ll have 2 full days to create your project and time permitting, we’ll create a circular paper ornament and a miniature origami holiday tree.

I look forward to meeting you,

~Anne Elser

Workshop Supply list:

Binders:
1. Lineco® medium-duty awl
2. Lineco® bone folder (sm or med)

3. Davy Board 1 sheet 30 x 41 or 2-ply chip board
4. Lineco® Neutral PH Adhesive (8 ounce bottle) or Sobo Glue
5. Washi paper: decocrative Japanese paper (used as cover paper and here’s an example of one pattern I’m fond of: Cherry Blossom)

6. Mechanical pencil (makes the most precise marks)
7. Scissors, exacto knife and blades
8. Self-healing cutting mat (any size you like)
9. Flat Big Brush (stiff, cheap and springy!) (small or large: .5 to 1 inches wide) or a Lineco Glue Brush
10. Non-slip metal ruler (any size you’re comfortable with)

11. Waxed thread & binders needles.
Grocery Store:
12. Roll of wax paper
13. Ziploc container with lid: 2 cup (in which to put your glue mixture)
Bring from home:
14. Brick covered with paper (to weigh down your books as they dry flat)