FWCG Meeting this weekend
Sunday, May 5, 2024
Central Daylight Time 2:00pm - 4:00pm
In-person and online via Zoom
Zoom meeting room is open at 1:55pm
Saint Stephens Episcopal Church, 463 W. Harwood Road, Hurst TX
The church is near the corner of Hurstview and Harwood Rd.
(there is a white gazebo in the parking lot near the front)
MAY PROGRAM
Silverpoint Drawing
Angie Vangalis & Jesse Sosa, Presenters
"Spring” by Angie Vangalis, Silverpoint. Color added in Photoshop
Learn about the current methods of using a centuries-old drawing medium and techniques that peaked in popularity during the Renaissance period and making a resurgence today.
Silverpoint (also known as metalpoint).
Bring a plastic or kneaded eraser if you would like to try your hand at Silverpoint.
Handout available next email update this weekend
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It’s dues season, and we hope you plan to continue membership with the Guild!
Annual dues are still only $25 for a year of benefits, including creative programs, workshops, and study groups.
Renew your dues at the meeting, by mail, online using PayPal, or electronically via Zelle.
Make checks payable to FWCG and mail to:
Fort Worth Calligraphers Guild
3913 Hillwood Way
Bedford, TX 76021-2528
To pay online with PayPal, or electronically via Zelle, visit www.fortworthcalligraphersguild.com
For more information, click the MEMBERSHIP tab at the top.
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THE FWCG LIBRARY BOOKS STILL FEELING NEGLECTED
We have a fabulous selection of books for our members to study and enjoy!
To take full advantage of our library collection, just download the LibraryThing app on your computer or phone. Then:
We have a fabulous selection of books for our members to study and enjoy!
To take full advantage of our library collection, just download the LibraryThing app on your computer or phone. Then:
- Open the LibraryThing app.
- Sign in with these credentials:
Member Name: FWCG
Password (case sensitive): Letters26 - Open the catalog and you will see the books we have in our Library!
- Find the book(s) you would like to visit.
- Email our Librarian, Lynda Kemple with your request.
Lynda will be so happy to bring your selection(s) to the next meeting! - If you have any book title suggestions, please let Lynda know by the May 5th meeting.
Images and slides - Tom Campos' Inversions on April 14, 2024
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Tom is offering a free license for Corel 2023 Painter, the software he uses to create his digital versions, if anyone is interested.
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Member Valentines from our February meeting below
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June Leschek creations painted on glass from January meeting.
Some samples of the work we completed Sunday, Sepetember 10 with Jeri Wright:
Photos of cards from the Valentine's meeting are shown below:
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Hope you have been enjoying our 3x3 artist's challenge for the last two years.
If you need ideas to collect your work in a book or a box, contact Mary or Catherine for some ideas. |
Past words include: Zany, Wild, Vibe, Unique, Trick or Treat, Spicy, Rich, Quiet, Play, Odd, Magic, Layer, Knot, Journal or Jumble, Ink or Ice, Hope, Glow, Fun, Edgy, Dainty, Chaos, Bold, Abstract
Don't forget we have a LIBRARY of wonderful books that can be checked out. See the directory for a list of available titles and how to access them.