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SUMMARY:"Foundational Script" with Elsa Schwan
DESCRIPTION:Cost: Half day members/non members $20/$25\, full day $40/$50 \nThe best script for beginners starting their journey in calligraphy. An upright script using a broad edged pen. \nBeginners will learn the basics of constructing this handsome script using a broad edged pen\, moving on to words and sentences. \nMore experienced calligraphers will revise\, refine and practise the basics before going on to use the script more creatively. \nMaterials List: \nFoundational Materials List \nTo Beginners Info PageFor more info
URL:https://calligraphytas.org.au/event/foundational-script-with-elsa-schwan/
LOCATION:Warrane Neighbourhood House\, 150a Bligh Street\, Warrane\, Tasmania\, 7018\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ailsa Fergusson":MAILTO:ailsaf@iinet.net.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Hobart:20250518T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Hobart:20250518T160000
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SUMMARY:"Monthly Meeting"
DESCRIPTION:Our general monthly meeting will follow the May workshop\, 18th May at 3pm. All members welcome to attend.
URL:https://calligraphytas.org.au/event/monthly-meeting-25/
LOCATION:Warrane Neighbourhood House\, 150a Bligh Street\, Warrane\, Tasmania\, 7018\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Gail Wilson":MAILTO:gwils15@mail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Hobart:20250615T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Hobart:20250615T150000
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SUMMARY:"Foundational Script" Part 2 with Elsa Schwan
DESCRIPTION:Cost: Half day members/non members $20/$25\, full day $40/$50 \nThe best script for beginners starting their journey in calligraphy\, Foundational is an upright script using a broad edged pen. \nBeginners from last month can continue to perfect their basic Foundation script\, or if they wish they can loosen the shackles and try some ‘Fun with Foundtional’. \nAny new beginners will start with the basics of Foundation script. Experienced calligraphers can contine to perfect their Foundation if they want to\, or swing straight into some ‘Fun with Foundation’ (based on Deirdre Hassed’s “Funky Foundational” workshop). Then in the afternoon let’s go BIG! With Foundational! Not usually the first choice for more experimental work. But why not? Big nibs\, brushes? Elsa will bring some balsa pieces. \nIn addition to the materials listed below\, please being the following items if you can.  \n\nA3 paper or bigger if you have it – don’t buy\nGouache or coloured ink\n2 or 3 coloured pencils\n2 fineliners or not-so-fine liners – think BIG!\n\n  \nMaterials List: \nFoundational Materials List \n 
URL:https://calligraphytas.org.au/event/foundational-script-with-elsa-schwan-2/
LOCATION:Warrane Neighbourhood House\, 150a Bligh Street\, Warrane\, Tasmania\, 7018\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ailsa Fergusson":MAILTO:ailsaf@iinet.net.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Hobart:20250720T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Hobart:20250720T150000
DTSTAMP:20260507T153417
CREATED:20250322T020455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250616T063002Z
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SUMMARY:"Uncial Script" with Ailsa Fergusson
DESCRIPTION:Cost: Half day members/non members $20/$25\, full day $40/$50 \nUncial is an uppercase script commonly used by Latin and Greek scribes between the 4th and 8th centuries\, forming a fascinating step in the evolution of the lowercase letters we use today. It is most familiar to many in the form used in The Book of Kells. \nOn Sunday 20th July – morning session\, we will look at a single style of uncial that I enjoy using\, with a few major variations of the letter forms. A parallel pen will be the only writing tool needed for this session\, along with suitable practice paper. \nIn the afternoon we will explore text size variations\, making a small ‘zine’ style booklet on a better quality paper\, starting with A3 size. I will introduce a simple way to make large writing tools for yourself. \nMaterials: \nMorning: \n\n3.8mm parallel pen\npractice paper\, non-bleeding layout paper\, A3 if possible\nslope board for writing if you have one\nruler\, pencil\n\nAfternoon: \n\nlarge and small writing tools\n2 clothes pegs\nyour expired plastic drivers license card or equivalent size\nsheet of A3 cartridge paper approx 160gsm\ncoloured inks if you have them\na quote to play with for composition\npaper folding and cutting tools\n\n 
URL:https://calligraphytas.org.au/event/uncial-script-with-ailsa-fergusson/
LOCATION:Warrane Neighbourhood House\, 150a Bligh Street\, Warrane\, Tasmania\, 7018\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ailsa Fergusson":MAILTO:ailsaf@iinet.net.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Hobart:20250720T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Hobart:20250720T160000
DTSTAMP:20260507T153417
CREATED:20250607T043154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250607T043154Z
UID:4053-1753023600-1753027200@calligraphytas.org.au
SUMMARY:"Monthly Meeting"
DESCRIPTION:Our next meeting will be held following the July 20 workshop. All members encouraged and welcome to attend.
URL:https://calligraphytas.org.au/event/monthly-meeting-26/
LOCATION:Warrane Neighbourhood House\, 150a Bligh Street\, Warrane\, Tasmania\, 7018\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Gail Wilson":MAILTO:gwils15@mail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Hobart:20250817T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Hobart:20250817T150000
DTSTAMP:20260507T153417
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T103538Z
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SUMMARY:"Uncial Script" with Ailsa Fergusson
DESCRIPTION:Cost: Half day members/non members $20/$25\, full day $40/$50 \nUncial is an uppercase script commonly used by Latin and Greek scribes between the 4th and 8th centuries\, forming a fascinating step in the evolution of the lowercase letters we use today. It is most familiar to many in the form used in The Book of Kells. \nIn the morning session we will explore many of the uncial variations that have evolved over the last 1500 years through to the contemporary\, including one that will bring a big smile to your face. \nIn the afternoon we will take a journey into paper cut forms of uncial\, suitable for simple pop up lettering and beautiful layered cut lettering. Then we’ll move on to some Celtic knotting for those ready for a greater challenge. \nMaterials: \nMorning:  \n\n3.8mm parallel pen\npractise paper\, non-bleeding layout paper\, A3 if possible\nslope board for writing if you have one\nruler\, pencil\npointed pen if you have one\nbrushes suitable for brush lettering to explore some variations of uncial\, if you have some.\n\nAfternoon: \n\npaper folding and cutting tools\ncutting mat and craft knife/paper cutting tool that’s very sharp *\nrange of coloured and textured papers 120-160gsm A4\nremovable/magic tape that you need to keep the layout paper in place so you will have a beautifully cut final piece.\n\nAdditional notes on materials from Ailsa: \n*I will also be bringing some sharpening tools to show you how to then sharpen the edge even better ….. \nThe papers for cutting depend on which option you choose. The pop-up lettering needs only a couple of sheets of A4 size in a light coloured card so the shadows read well. \nThe non-popup lettering needs one sheet of a plain colour card and a few complimentary patterned pieces to be viewed through the cut areas. There are many variations from simple to complex for these\, and the very keen can cut some Celtic knotting\, but suspect time may run out for this\, as I will not be teaching the drawing of the knotting in this short workshop. \nI will also bring some patterned papers for those without paste papers\, maps and old wrapping paper supplies…..
URL:https://calligraphytas.org.au/event/uncial-script-with-ailsa-fergusson-2/
LOCATION:Warrane Neighbourhood House\, 150a Bligh Street\, Warrane\, Tasmania\, 7018\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ailsa Fergusson":MAILTO:ailsaf@iinet.net.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Hobart:20250921T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Hobart:20250921T150000
DTSTAMP:20260507T153417
CREATED:20250607T042347Z
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SUMMARY:"Italics" with Ailsa Fergusson
DESCRIPTION:Cost: Half day members/non members $20/$25\, full day $40/$50 \nMorning Session: \nItalic script class suitable for beginners in this script\, or for eliminating any bad habits for those with years of experience. \nMaterials:  \n\n3.8mm parallel pen\npractise paper\, non bleeding layout paper\, A3 if possible\nslope board for writing if you have one\nruler\, pencil\npointed pen if you have one\n\nAfternoon Session: (There will be a $5 donation for materials supplied by Ailsa) \nYou will be introduced to various ways to prepare and use the local ochre pigments collected from a nearby beach. This pigment behaves like gouache in all your writing or painting tools. Half the session will be spent making the media and the rest applying it to papers. \nMaterials: \n\nplastic sheeting to cover table\nA4 quality papers to use the pigments on\nrange of writing/drawing/painting tools\nsmall cheap paintbrushes for loading pens\npaper towel\n\nIf you have any of the following\, please bring: \n\nChinese ink stone\nsmall china dishes eg dipping sauce x 3\nsmall lidded containers to take home ground media x 3\ndroppers\nexpired plastic business/credit cards\, cut into two lengthwise\ndouble sided tape\n\n 
URL:https://calligraphytas.org.au/event/italics-with-ailsa-fergusson/
LOCATION:Warrane Neighbourhood House\, 150a Bligh Street\, Warrane\, Tasmania\, 7018\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ailsa Fergusson":MAILTO:ailsaf@iinet.net.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Hobart:20251019T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Hobart:20251019T150000
DTSTAMP:20260507T153417
CREATED:20250607T042507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T234652Z
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SUMMARY:"Italics" Part 2 with Lyndall and "Asemic Writing" with Ailsa
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nCost: Half day members/non members $20/$25\, full day $40/$50 \nMorning Session: \nItalic Variations – Following on from Ailsa’s introduction to Italics in September\, in this session we will try our hand at some classic Italic variations as well as some less traditional ones. Suitable for beginners and old hands. \nMaterials: The materials in bold are required\, the unbolded are optional. \n\n3.8mm parallel pen and ink cartridges or ink to dip\npractise paper\, non bleeding layout paper\, A3 if possible\nslope board for writing if you have one\nruler\, pencil\nother sized calligraphy pens (larger or smaller sizes\, different eg ruling pen\, split nib\, folded pen\, coit etc) if you have them\ncolour (gouache or ink)\nbetter quality papers\, smooth or textured to try\n\nLyndall will bring a variety of tools for you to try if you don’t have your own. \nAfternoon Session: \nAsemic Writing is creative mark making without the need to have a specific meaning\, while still creating emotion. After a morning getting your letters perfect\, the afternoon is about playing with composition without making a single ‘letter’. \nMaterials: \n\n4+ sheets of A3 cartridge paper\nblack ink\, Chinese if you have it\none contrasting coloured ink\nglue stick\nfull range of ‘writing’ tools from from very wide ie 5-10cm\nbalsa wood\nflat brushes\nfelt\nfabric over credit card as we made in July workshop\nsuede pens as used in July\ntwo thinner pointed brushes\npointed pens\nmonoline pens\n\nAilsa will bring a range of tools for you to explore\, so DO NOT buy anything! \n 
URL:https://calligraphytas.org.au/event/italics-part-2-with-ailsa-fergusson/
LOCATION:Warrane Neighbourhood House\, 150a Bligh Street\, Warrane\, Tasmania\, 7018\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ailsa Fergusson":MAILTO:ailsaf@iinet.net.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Hobart:20251116T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Hobart:20251116T150000
DTSTAMP:20260507T153417
CREATED:20250322T022047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T104101Z
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SUMMARY:"Bookhand Roman Capitals" with Jane and "Book Binding" with Jo
DESCRIPTION:Cost: Half day members/non members $20/$25\, full day $40/$50 \nThese simple\, yet elegant capitals are more relaxed than their grand formal cousins. For those who attended the Skelton Capitals workshop\, here is a chance to put some meat on the bones! \nMaterials for the morning: Just your basic kit (as detailed in our Beginners page)\, with the aim of producing your final folded page of writing for the book (see below). \n In the afternoon we’ll bind samples of our year’s calligraphy to create a memento of our 2025 workshops. Alternatively\, we can bind blank pages to create a journal. \nDrum leaf binding is an easy construction if it is your first ever handmade book\, and an extremely useful binding\, having minimal design issues\, a flat opening and allows imagery to flow over the centre fold with no sewing thread. \n \nMaterials: \n\nYour pages – 10-20 A4 pages with your work on one side only or blank pages for a journal. We will fold the pages in half short to short side\, so if you are displaying work it should be designed to look right in A4 landscape. Don’t fold the pages yet. Stack them in order. The paper can be any weight.\nEndpapers – 2 x A4 similar weight to your pages\nCovers – 2 x A5 card\, decorated or plain\, 160gsm or more\nSpine Cover – book cloth or card (around 160gsm). Best to have a plain colour to go with your cover and endpapers. 1 x A5 high and 10cm wide (paper grain goes with the height)\nAnd –\n2 pieces of stiff card A5 high and 5cm wide\ngluestick\nscrap paper for gluing\nbone folder\n2 or 3 clamps\nruler and pencil\nwhite pencil\ncutting mat and cutter
URL:https://calligraphytas.org.au/event/bookhand-roman-capitals-with-jane-and-jo/
LOCATION:Warrane Neighbourhood House\, 150a Bligh Street\, Warrane\, Tasmania\, 7018\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ailsa Fergusson":MAILTO:ailsaf@iinet.net.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Hobart:20251214T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Hobart:20251214T140000
DTSTAMP:20260507T153417
CREATED:20251121T051455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251207T052202Z
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SUMMARY:"Christmas Get-Together"
DESCRIPTION:It’s that time of the year again to celebrate the season and to socialise with our fellow scribes. It will be held at our usual workshop venue. \nPlease bring a small plate of fingerfood to share. Tea\, coffee and milk supplied. BYO other drinks. \nPlease note: this is an alcohol free venue and event. \nA tradition at this event is to bring a Christmas card to share with another member\, but only if you wish to participate. \nThere will be some little games and Christmas craft activities to help get the party started. \nHope to see you there.
URL:https://calligraphytas.org.au/event/christmas-get-together/
LOCATION:Warrane Neighbourhood House\, 150a Bligh Street\, Warrane\, Tasmania\, 7018\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ailsa Fergusson":MAILTO:ailsaf@iinet.net.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Hobart:20260215T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Hobart:20260215T150000
DTSTAMP:20260507T153417
CREATED:20251123T000732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260208T050317Z
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SUMMARY:"Italic Variations" and "Victorian Lettering & Decoration" with Lyndall
DESCRIPTION:  \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nCost: Half day members/non members $20/$25\, full day $40/$50 \nMorning Session: \nItalic Variations – Following on from Ailsa’s introduction to Italics in September 2025 and Lyndall’s continuation in October\, it was decided that we should continue to challenge ourselves with the variations from the second workshop. In this session we will try our hand at some classic Italic variations as well as some less traditional ones. To prepare for the afternoon session you may like to write a short word or words in readiness for the Victorian decoration.  Suitable for beginners and old hands. \nMaterials: The materials in bold are required\, the unbolded are optional. \n\n3.8mm parallel pen and ink cartridges or ink to dip\npractise paper\, non bleeding layout paper\, A3 if possible\nslope board for writing if you have one\nruler\, pencil\nother sized calligraphy pens (larger or smaller sizes\, different eg ruling pen\, split nib\, folded pen\, coit etc) if you have them\ncolour (gouache or ink)\nsmall good quality pointed brushes and some mixing brushes\nsmall pieces of better quality papers\, smooth or textured to try\n\nLyndall will bring a variety of tools for you to try if you don’t have your own. \nAfternoon Session: \nThis workshop has been inspired by a workshop taught by Helen Warren (an accomplished signwriter\, calligrapher and teacher here and in the UK) many years ago. \nAlthough we will be looking at lettering and design from the Victorian era\, we will also look at ways that this style can be incorporated into contemporary calligraphy. \nThis was originally taught as a full day workshop so this afternoon session will be a short intro to the subject. \nMaterials: \n\ngouache – approx 3 favourite colours\nblack gouache\nwhite gouache / bleed proof white\ngold gouache or similar\nblack fine liner\nsmall good quality brush/es and mixing brushes\npointed nib\nsmall palette\nwater jar
URL:https://calligraphytas.org.au/event/italic-variations-and-victorian-lettering-decoration-with-lyndall/
LOCATION:Warrane Neighbourhood House\, 150a Bligh Street\, Warrane\, Tasmania\, 7018\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ailsa Fergusson":MAILTO:ailsaf@iinet.net.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Hobart:20260215T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Hobart:20260215T160000
DTSTAMP:20260507T153417
CREATED:20251123T061820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251123T061820Z
UID:4206-1771167600-1771171200@calligraphytas.org.au
SUMMARY:"General Meeting"
DESCRIPTION:Our bi-monthly general meeting will follow the workshop. Everyone is welcome to attend.
URL:https://calligraphytas.org.au/event/general-meeting-3/
LOCATION:Warrane Neighbourhood House\, 150a Bligh Street\, Warrane\, Tasmania\, 7018\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ailsa Fergusson":MAILTO:ailsaf@iinet.net.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Hobart:20260315T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Hobart:20260315T150000
DTSTAMP:20260507T153417
CREATED:20251123T001724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T050929Z
UID:4180-1773568800-1773586800@calligraphytas.org.au
SUMMARY:"Flat Brush Lettering"  with Jo
DESCRIPTION:Cost: Half day members/non members $20/$25\, full day $40/$50 \nIn the morning session we’ll explore the use of a different tool\, the wide-edged brush. The brush has a beautiful feel as it glides smoothly across the paper. Learn how to handle it and the beautiful effects you can achieve. You’ll be writing in a script you already know and would like to practise. Beginners will be provided with a script exemplar. \nIn the afternoon session we’ll apply our brush lettering to different papers\, explore compositions and pattern making. \nSuitable for beginners and more experienced. \nMaterials List: \n\n1/2″ flat brush* plus some bigger or smaller if you have them\ngouache in a variety of colours\nmixing brushes\na ‘pillbox’ or ice cube tray to use as a palette for colour mixing – there must be some straight edges\nwaterpots\nscript exemplar of your choice. From last year we have ones for Foundational\, Uncial\, Italic and Bookhand. Choose any script you’d like to practise. Beginners will be provided with a script exemplar.\nA3 practise paper\, not smooth. A variety of papers\, white tissue\, El cheapo\, Kraft\, Drawing. Whatever you have. Black if you have some. Jo will have some paper to share with you.\npaper towel\nsmall bar of hand soap\nwriting bridge if you have one\nruler\, pencil\, scissors\n\n* notes on buying a flat brush \nOf course you get what you pay for so buy the best quality you can afford. Winsor & Newton is a good brand. (Officeworks have a Born flat brush size 12 $12.75 quality unknown) \nThe brush should be 1/2″ wide across the writing edge\, have a short handle and hairs no longer than 1.5cm. The writing edge should be thin so the hairs should come together in. thin strtaight line. \n**If you don’t want to buy a brush you can use an automatic pen about the same size. Jo also has some of these for you to use. \nAside from the brush\, don’t buy anything else. Jo has materials to share. \n 
URL:https://calligraphytas.org.au/event/flat-brush-lettering-paper-prep-for-april-workshop/
LOCATION:Tasmania
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Hobart:20260315T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Hobart:20260315T160000
DTSTAMP:20260507T153417
CREATED:20251123T061415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251123T061415Z
UID:4204-1773586800-1773590400@calligraphytas.org.au
SUMMARY:"AGM and General Meeting"
DESCRIPTION:The Calligraphy Society of Tasmania invites you to attend its AGM followed by a general meeting. All positions will be declared vacant and up for grabs. \nThe meetings will follow our usual monthly workshop. \nHope to see y0u there. \n 
URL:https://calligraphytas.org.au/event/agm-and-general-meeting/
LOCATION:Warrane Neighbourhood House\, 150a Bligh Street\, Warrane\, Tasmania\, 7018\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ailsa Fergusson":MAILTO:ailsaf@iinet.net.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Hobart:20260329T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Hobart:20260329T123000
DTSTAMP:20260507T153417
CREATED:20260328T022534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260328T023540Z
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SUMMARY:AGM and General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://calligraphytas.org.au/event/agm-2/
LOCATION:Warrane Community Centre
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Gail Wilson":MAILTO:gwils15@mail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Hobart:20260419T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Hobart:20260419T150000
DTSTAMP:20260507T153417
CREATED:20251123T054643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T024250Z
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SUMMARY:"Fabric Printing Workshop" with Ljilja Armstrong
DESCRIPTION:Cost: This is a full day workshop. Members $40\, non members $50 \nThis fabric printing workshop will allow participants to enjoy the spirit of play and exploration. The starting point will be a plain piece of fabric such as callico or white cotton. The surface will be built up gradually with layers of paint using simple techniques such as stamping and stencilling. Mark making with improvised drawing tools will also be encouraged. \nFurther embellishment may be added with printed text\, simple hand stitching to create letters or hand drawn lettering. These unique creations may then be used as book covers\, cards\, turned into 3D forms\, framed artworks or made into an articulated book. \nNote: There is some preparation to do before the workshop and the information on what to do is in the materials list under tissue paper. \nMaterials List: \nMaterials list 2
URL:https://calligraphytas.org.au/event/fabric-printing-workshop-with-lijilja-armstrong/
LOCATION:Warrane Neighbourhood House\, 150a Bligh Street\, Warrane\, Tasmania\, 7018\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ailsa Fergusson":MAILTO:ailsaf@iinet.net.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Hobart:20260517T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Hobart:20260517T150000
DTSTAMP:20260507T153417
CREATED:20251123T055328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260503T010540Z
UID:4197-1779012000-1779030000@calligraphytas.org.au
SUMMARY:"Paint\, Print and Embellish Fabric...Take 2\, plus sew" with Jo Cromack
DESCRIPTION:  \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nCost: Half day members/non members $20/$25\, full day $40/$50 \nWith the techniques from Ljilja Armstrong’s workshop last month fresh in our minds\, this month will offer the opportunity to spend more time painting on Fabric. Try writing on fabric with the wide flat brush we used in the March workshop. \nThese techniques will also work on paper if that is your preference. \nEven if you didn’t attend last month’s workshop\, you can still paint and print on fabric as there will be instructions supplied and inspirational pieces made last month to see. \nFabric will be available for you to use or you can bring various fabrics from home. \nYou will also receive a plain calico tote bag to decorate with paint or by sewn collage – your choice. \nBring your sewing machine if you wish to embellish your pieces with machine stitiching or create something else inspired by Ljilja. \nYou can also try making book covers or collaged cards\, it’s up to you. \nBring any experiments you have done between workshops to share results. \nYou can attend morning or afternoon or both. \nPlease find the materials list below: \nMaterials List
URL:https://calligraphytas.org.au/event/ljiljas-techniques-put-into-practise-day/
LOCATION:Warrane Neighbourhood House\, 150a Bligh Street\, Warrane\, Tasmania\, 7018\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ailsa Fergusson":MAILTO:ailsaf@iinet.net.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Hobart:20260517T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Hobart:20260517T160000
DTSTAMP:20260507T153417
CREATED:20260503T013919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260503T013919Z
UID:4327-1779030000-1779033600@calligraphytas.org.au
SUMMARY:"General Meeting"
DESCRIPTION:Our bi-monthly general meeting will follow the workshop. Everyone is welcome to attend.
URL:https://calligraphytas.org.au/event/general-meeting-4/
LOCATION:Warrane Neighbourhood House\, 150a Bligh Street\, Warrane\, Tasmania\, 7018\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ailsa Fergusson":MAILTO:ailsaf@iinet.net.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Hobart:20260621T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Hobart:20260621T150000
DTSTAMP:20260507T153417
CREATED:20251123T001900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260503T012910Z
UID:4182-1782036000-1782054000@calligraphytas.org.au
SUMMARY:"Carolingian Miniscule Script 8th C - 14th C" with Jo Cromack
DESCRIPTION:Cost: Half day members/non members $20/$25\, full day $40/$50 \n“Of all the miniscule formal scripts\, Carolingian represents a standard of simplicity and beauty against which all other writing styles can be measured” – loosely abbreviated from The Story of Writing by Donald Jackson. \nWidespread literacy\, education and knowledge was becoming important around Europe in the 8th century\, however many of the scripts used in scriptoria to produce books and documents were bordering on illegible. \nTo create order and uniformity of texts created in Europe and facilitate learning\, a script was slowly developed and adopted that improved legibility using a variety of techniques that we still use today. This includes spaces between words\, standard letterforms\, punctuation\, and using upper and lower case for titles. \nCarolingian script helped to spread widespread literacy\, forms the basis of modern lowercase typefaces and preserved most of our contemporary knowledge of classic Roman literature; amazing for 26 small letters! \nIn the morning we’ll look at some historical and modern examples\, study and write the letterforms. \nIn the afternoon we’ll try writing much smaller and produce a small page of writing. \nPlease find the materials list in the link below: \nCarolingian materials list \n 
URL:https://calligraphytas.org.au/event/carolingian-script-with-jo-cromack/
LOCATION:Warrane Neighbourhood House\, 150a Bligh Street\, Warrane\, Tasmania\, 7018\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ailsa Fergusson":MAILTO:ailsaf@iinet.net.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Hobart:20260719T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Hobart:20260719T150000
DTSTAMP:20260507T153417
CREATED:20251123T060143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251123T060143Z
UID:4199-1784455200-1784473200@calligraphytas.org.au
SUMMARY:"Collaborative Project"
DESCRIPTION:Cost: Half day members/non members $20/$25\, full day $40/$50 \nPlanning and preparation day.
URL:https://calligraphytas.org.au/event/collaborative-project/
LOCATION:Warrane Neighbourhood House\, 150a Bligh Street\, Warrane\, Tasmania\, 7018\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Ailsa Fergusson":MAILTO:ailsaf@iinet.net.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Hobart:20260920T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Hobart:20260920T150000
DTSTAMP:20260507T153417
CREATED:20251123T002037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251123T002037Z
UID:4184-1789898400-1789916400@calligraphytas.org.au
SUMMARY:"Illuminated Capitals" with Gail Wilson
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://calligraphytas.org.au/event/illuminated-capitals-with-gail-wilson/
LOCATION:Warrane Neighbourhood House\, 150a Bligh Street\, Warrane\, Tasmania\, 7018\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Ailsa Fergusson":MAILTO:ailsaf@iinet.net.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Hobart:20261018T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Hobart:20261018T170000
DTSTAMP:20260507T153417
CREATED:20251123T002459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251123T002459Z
UID:4186-1792310400-1792342800@calligraphytas.org.au
SUMMARY:"Golden Opportunity" with various tutors
DESCRIPTION:Cost: Half day members/non members $20/$25\, full day $40/$50 \nExplore different ways to add shine to your work using gold\, silver\, and other glittery stuff. Christmas themed exercises using readily available materials. Find out everyone’s favourites.
URL:https://calligraphytas.org.au/event/golden-opportunity-with-various-tutors/
LOCATION:Warrane Neighbourhood House\, 150a Bligh Street\, Warrane\, Tasmania\, 7018\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Ailsa Fergusson":MAILTO:ailsaf@iinet.net.au
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