Guest presenter: Mina Taylor
Sponsored by San Diego SfC
FRIDAY, June 27, 2025, 6:30-8PM PDT
No charge for these Study Group Sessions. They are led by members, sharing what they have learned. They do not claim to be masters. Members and guests may register for any individual session--there is no requirement to attend prior sessions. The aim is to share knowledge with newbies and to provide a refresher for those with more experience. Each individual session requires separate registration.
ABOUT THIS SESSION: Mina Taylor will walk us through creating a fun piece, similar to the colorful image above. Since this is Romans Study Group, participants are encouraged to use variations on Romans. Kristi will show a small framed piece, using the same techniques, given to her as a gift from another member. There are so many possibilities!
We plan to record this session. Kristi asks that you remind her! Recording will be available for three months. Those who sign up in advance will automatically receive the recording. We cannot respond to all those who miss registering.
Flexible Schedule for the evening:
6:30 - 6:45 Announcements. Participants are invited to share any work they've done since last session, including their progress on our current projects.
6:45 - 7:45 Mina Taylor will demo creating a colorful piece.
7:45 - 8:00 An opportunity for those who wish to share what they've completed during this session (and another chance to share work done since our last session). Also, a time to ask more questions of our guest speaker.
PRE-SESSION PREP: About a 20 word quote or graphic. PRE-DRAW this on a scrap paper so you know how the layout will go and you don't lose time on plotting it out. We will be working with a square layout. You can choose the size. Mina will use a 5-7" size.
SUPPLY LIST:
MEMBERSHIP NOT REQUIRED
Handout and Zoom invitation will be sent a day in advance.
You're welcome to sign up even at the last minute, but you may have to wait and participate via the recording . . .
SPONSORED BY SFC'S SAN DIEGO CHAPTER
THIS IS A REPEAT OF PREVIOUSLY OFFERED SERIES.
THE WORKSHOP IS FULL, you may register for the wait list.
Three Tuesday evening sessions with Cheryl Jacobsen, July 8, 15 & 22, 6:30 to 8:30 PM (PDT).
$75 (all paid workshops are for Members-only.) No refunds, since this is recorded and accessible for three months.
ABOUT THE WORKSHOP: A blackletter hand like Textura prides itself on its upright demeanor and slow, steady movement, but Gothic Cursive is more laid back (literally), fast and free flowing. We will talk about various historical and modern examples, then get step by step instruction and feedback on the Gothic Cursive Cheryl has developed over time. Join her in this workshop to learn this fun and floridly expressive hand.
Experience level: Basic knowledge of pen angle use needed but any level welcome.
We will make Padlet available for sharing work for critique, as well as with fellow students.
ABOUT CHERYL: Cheryl Jacobsen is a calligrapher and an assemblage artist. She is an adjunct assistant professor at the University of Iowa’s Center for the Book where she teaches a variety of classes including a history of western letterforms, and several in modern calligraphic hands. She was a visiting faculty member for the 2015 NEH Summer seminar The Materiality of Medieval Manuscripts: Interpretation through Production and is the author of “A Modern Scribes Views Scribes of the past” in Scraped, Stroked, and Bound: Materially Engaged Readings of Medieval manuscripts. She runs a freelance studio creating manuscript books, commercial lettering, documents, calligraphic and assemblage art. You can see some of her work at: Cheryljacobsen.com
REGISTRATION: You must be a member both when you register and when the class is held. Pay by check or PayPal. No refunds.
COMPLETED REGISTRATION REQUIRES 2 STEPS:
1. FIRST PRESS THE REGISTER BUTTON.
2. Payment instructions will be automatically emailed to you--PLEASE ALLOW TIME FOR THE EMAIL TO ARRIVE. Make a payment of $75 via PayPal or check. Please do this at your earliest convenience as we may not be able hold your spot in the workshop, since others may be waiting for it.
Non-members, here is information on how to join SfC: https://societyforcalligraphy.org/Join-SfC. We recommend you select up to two regional chapters, which provide extra perks at no extra charge. You may want to choose those that sponsor the workshops you enjoy. PLEASE NOTE: there is no guarantee you'll have a spot in this workshop.
Enrollment is limited to 20 students, plus facilitators. Your membership must be current at time of sign-up as well as when class is held. If your membership lapses, you become ineligible and your space will be filled from the waiting list. Registration will close when class is full or on July 8. No refunds, since this is recorded.
Questions? Kristi Darwick at sdworkshopsteam@societyforcalligraphy.org.
THIS WORKSHOP IS FULL, you may register for the wait list.
Three Thursday evening sessions with Cheryl Jacobsen, July 10, 17 & 24, 6:30 to 8:30 PM (PDT).
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Saturday, October 25, 2025 9:30am-12:30pm (Pacific Time)
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