Society for Calligraphy Classes

	To get you started, here are some exemplars from our very own Deann Singh that you can download for your personal use: Italics \| Copperplate \| Italic Monoline These are PDF downloads; you will need Adobe's Acrobat or Acrobat Reader to view them. Below are some local classes taught by SfC members: Studio Calligraphy Classes with Barbara Close Designing Letters with DeAnn Singh Carrie Imai: Calligraphy and Design with Carrie Imai Pointed Pen Calligraphy with Xandra Y. Zamora Culver City Adult Classes with Janet Martorello Otis College of Art & Design Calligraphy Art & Instruction with Risa Gettler Studio Calligraphy Classes Barbara Close Barbara Close introduces a comprehensive program in calligraphy and related art techniques. The program presents a logical course-study based on a solid foundation in historic and contemporary letterforms, layout and design, materials and tools, book design and business applications. The courses are designed to be completed within a year, with a beautifully designed certificate of achievement at the end of the program. Students may enter the program at the beginning of each session, not mid-course. Session I: Monoline Romans Session II: Uncial/Gothic Session III: Italics/Copperplate Session IV: Experimental Techniques Winter/ Spring Session I: February 20 – April 9 Session II: April 30 – June 18 Summer/Fall Session III: July 9 – September 12 Session IV: September 24 – November 12 Questions: email Barbara at: Barbara@BCDezigns.com Studio is located adjacent South Coast Plaza Shopping Mall North of Sunflower, next to the OCFA Gallery South Coast Village Art Studios 3781 Bear Street, Studio B Costa Mesa, CA 92626
	Otis College of Art & Design, Westchester Summer Calligraphy Classes All SfC members will receive an Otis catalog. Classes last year were approximately $125 with a discount for taking all three. There's also a registration fee & parking although you can usually park on the street on Sat. For more info, contact Otis College or Linda Dare.
	Designing Letters De Ann Singh 4032 Marcasel Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90066 310-398-3506 Wednesday 7-9pm 10-week small classes beginning and intermediate. Start date: Sept. Private lessons $35 per hour www.designingletters.com Beverly Hills Adult School 701 Whittier Beverly Hills 90210 310 551-5150 www.beverlyhills.k12.ca.us Call or check their website for class start dates. Beginning and Intermediate Calligraphy 10am-1pm. New subjects each semester. No summer class. Fall begins in Sept. Materials may be purchased in class. Emerson Adult Center 8810 Emerson Ave. Westchester, CA 90045 (310) 258-2000 19 weeks $30; Seniors $10 Fall Semester September 2007 Winter semester Feb-June, 2008 10:00 am- 1:15pm Beginning and Intermediate combined. No summer class.
	Culver City Adult Classes Janet Martorello (310) 213-8466 Private/semi private lessons by arrangement - $35 per hour (plus possible travel time) Many styles and techniques including layout, prep for reproduction, use of color Winter class schedule for Culver City area Jan 8 - March 31 Registration for Adult School classes begins 12/20/06 Culver City Adult School Office 4909 Overland Avenue, Culver City, CA 90230-4101 call (310) 842-4300, Fax: (310) 842-4343 or www.adultedreg.com/culvercity 2 teaching locations: Culver City High School, 4501 Elenda Street, Culver City 90230 enter parking lot south of Culver Blvd on Huron, free lighted parking near classroom or Culver City Senior Center, 4095 Overland Ave, Culver City, 90230 (310) 253-6715 free parking across the street at recreation center or at center for $15 (membership +parking) per calendar year Culver City High School location: Calligraphy Workshop - Fun With Letters, all levels Tuesdays, begins 1/9; 7 - 9, 7 meetings Beginning Photoshop I & II, Room 70 Wednesdays 7 - 9:30 pm or Saturdays 9:30 am - 12 noon Culver City Senior Center location: classes offered for those 55 and over, membership of center only required for Photoshop class. Paper Crafts & Book Arts, begins 1/8 for 10 weeks - Mondays 1-3:30, Craftroom, just show up, $20 materials fee Calligraphy - all levels, begins 1/10 for 12 weeks - Wednesdays 10 am -12:30, conference room just show up, $ 20 materials fee Graphics, Photos and Projects - Photoshop Elements - Thursdays 1 - 3:30 pm - 6 wks, begins 1/11 or 2/22, Computer Lab call about lab fee - plus $10 membership (see above), put name on wait list Risa Gettler Calligraphy Art & Instruction 951-696-2049 www.risagettler.com