Are you a lover of words, a collector of words or a poet? In this class students will explore ways to write words by learning some informal calligraphy and mark making, and then creating several handmade book structures in which to save the words. Each class will present a new aspect of lettering using a variety of tools, and a bookmaking project. There will be time for practice and questions. Students will then select the words and format to work towards a final project.

 

Jan Owen has taught calligraphy and book arts from Haystack in Maine to the Oregon College of Art and Craft. Her work and interest combines the discipline of calligraphy with the expressive freedom of brushwork and mark making. Her work is shown internationally and is in numerous collections. To view examples of her work, see JanOwenArt.com.

 

Level: beginner to advanced

Materials: list provided upon registration

Class size: limited to 15 students

Cost: $85 members, $100 nonmembers (includes $20 materials fee)