Open to the public

• INVITATION DESIGN FOR BEGINNERS
  Norma Fong Chan, instructor
  Four Tuesday evenings, 6:30–9:00 p.m.
  November 4 –25, 2006
  $80.00 (FOC members: $75.00)
  
• DESCRIPTION:
  Now that I know how to write this script, what do I do with it?” is a common question among beginning calligraphers. The world of design awaits you! Come to this class and explore simple design techniques to create beautiful invitations, cards and quotes. Whether you want a formal, elegant feeling or something casual and fun, the basics of invitation design will allow you to create whatever the occasion calls for.
  . All levels of lettering experience are welcome.
  
  
• SUPPLIES:
  

*BASIC SUPPLIES* and additional or different supplies specified by each instructor are listed at the end of each class description. The term “Basic Supplies” refers to: black ink (Higgins Eternal or Pelikan Fount India), all sizes Brause pen nibs, one or two pen holders, pencil & eraser, 18”– 24” metal ruler, notebook, cotton rag, a small water jar.

Calligraphy supplies, especially Brause and Mitchell pen nibs, can be difficult to find. Call or visit your local art supply stores, such as Arch, Dick Blick, Flax, Michaels, Pearl, Utrecht. If they don’t have what you need, contact the calligraphy mail order catalogs:
John Neal Bookseller, 1.800.369.9598
Paper & Ink Arts, 1.800.736.7772



BIO: Norma Fong Chan lives in San Francisco and has been an enthusiastic calligraphy teacher, business owner and freelancer for nearly eighteen years. She has shared her love for the art with many organizations, including Pacifica and Daly City Park and Recreation Centers, Learning Annex, Waldorf School, and City College/Fort Mason Continuing Education. She presently teaches at The Paper Source in San Francisco.

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