26 Things to Do with the Alphabet (Cherryl Moote: 5 day)
Instruction Level: Students should have two or three hands that they are familiar with but beginners can be accommodated.
Letters can be used in a myriad of ways and in this class we will explore at least 26 of them! This class is a guided tour through the wonderful world of calligraphic peripherals. Keeping ourselves firmly grounded in letters we’ll try experiments with writing tools, writing mediums, writing surfaces and a plethora of art and craft techniques. We’ll try bookbinding, cardmaking, drawing, practice techniques (yes, practicing), sculpting, pop-up, silhouetting, cutting, frottage, mail art, applique, quilting, collage, chine colle, pochoir, carving, bargello, aging…all of the techniques you have been dying to try but never had the time, the space or the materials to before. You will learn so many things to do with an alphabet and so much about tools and materials that the years ahead will be filled to overflowing with good ideas to explore.
Supply List: Notebook or sketchbook; 2B & HB pencil and sharpener; white eraser; kneaded eraser; craft knife or scalpel + extra blades; self-healing cutting mat; bone folder; embossing tool; paper slitting knife; scissors (large and fine); 18” stainless steel ruler with cork back; Omnigrid Ruler (6”x12” recommended); 6-10 colored pencils including white; small set of pan watercolors or a few tubes of watercolor; 6-8 Nupastels or a few PanPastels (including light, medium and dark color); walnut ink and container with lid to mix it in; very basic calligraphy set including pen holders, variety of nibs, mixing pan; Linex or Ames Lining guide and mechanical pencil to fit holes; ruling pen; fountain pen or parallel pen you already have; few brushes you love to write with; 1”or larger inexpensive flat brush; 1-2 tubes gouache in colors you love; a few fine point black or dark brown pens with fairly waterproof ink; 1-2 white gel pens; small fine mister (2-3 if you have them); 2 fresh glue sticks; 10-15 pieces of decorated, distinctive or natural paper that need to be no larger than 8”x10”; water container.
Supply Fee: There will be a $30 – $40 supply fee for papers and materials so that students can experiment freely without an undue layout of cost
About the instructor: Cherryl Moote has been a paper artist for over 30 years. Her specialties include bookbinding, calligraphy, card making, rubber stamping, and paper decorating. She has taught throughout North America and has published a number of books for paper enthusiasts. Grateful for the impact of many artistic mentors, she devotes a large part of her career to teaching, inspiring and connecting with other artists around the world. Moote’s natural teaching talent shines through in all her materials, allowing you to learn new techniques with maximum enjoyment and success. To see samples of Cherryl’s work go to her company website at http://www.mootepoints.com/ and visit the gallery section.
