The official newsletter of the Australian Society of Calligraphers
Published March, June, September and December. Free to all members.

The word "Colophon" originates from the early 17th century via late Latin from the Greek "Kolophon", meaning a summit or finishing touch. A modern translation is an inscription placed at the end of a book or manuscript that gives information about its production.



Internally Illegible
Nicoll Heaslip

Acrylic paints and ink,
copper and aluminium leaf
on Arches HP






Spanish Proverb
Julie Williams

Watercolour, gouache and
gold leaf on BFK Rives
size approx 30 x 50 cm


September 2008
Articles include

  • President's Report:
    Primrose Park Art and Craft Centre Exhibition and Open Day

  • From the Editors :
    Royal Easter Show 2009

  • Calligrapher in Profile:
    Nicoll Heaslip

  • Linz Move
    Carl Rohrs

  • Best of British, a Collaborative Book Jan Pickett

  • Written by Hand
    ASC Guild Exhibition

  • SSiW 2008 Review

  • ASC Annual Accounts and Statement
  • ASC Workshops 2008 and Reviews
  • Saturday Pen Pals 2008
  • Classes