Special Events


SYNERGY-Primrose Park Art and Craft Centre Exhibition

Photography, Calligraphy, Papermaking and Paper Arts

An exhibition showcasing the arts and crafts of members of The Primrose Park Art and Craft Centre
Hutley Hall
North Sydney Council Chambers
Miller Street
North Sydney

Saturday 15 - Saturday 22 November

Opening hours:
9am-5pm Mon-Friday
10-4pm Saturdays
closed Sundays.

Click here for a brochure

The North Sydney Markets will be on Saturday 15 November so come along, enjoy the markets and have a look at all the wonderful talent of the artists and crafts people involved with Primrose Park

Call to all ASC members: If you would like to exhibit at this exhibition please contact Linda Upfold for further details

It is free to enter and a minimum commission will be charged for sale of works.
Your work should be no more than 2 years old and be framed and ready for hanging (no off-the-wall facilities available).



The Calligraphy Society of Victoria presents
THE CREATIVE EDGE
14 - 30 November 2008

Opening Event:
Saturday 15 November
5pm to 8pm
Exhibiting guest artist, Graham McArthur from South Australia, will be opening the exhibition

Gallery Edge
2/37 Groom Street
Clifton Hill
Victoria

Gallery opening times:
12 to 5pm every day
with calligraphy related demonstrations at 2pm:
Sun 16
Sat/Sun 22/23
Sat/Sun 29/30


Papermakers Open Day at Primrose Park Art and Craft Centre

Saturday 22 November, 10am - 4pm

Watch demonstrations of:

  • papermaking
  • bookbinding
  • decorated paper techniques
  • printmaking.

Have a go at making paper yourself!

Handmade papers and other paper goods, cards, books etc will be for sale.

Morning and afternoon teas available.

 


Sturt Summer School Calligraphy
3 - 8 January 2009

Calligraphy - pointed pen variations
with Lexie Arlington
$480 (+ $38 to tutor for beginners kit if needed)

Previous experience with pointed pen helpful but not essential.

Plus 17 other courses for adults and 4 for kids. Accommodation and meals available.

Contacts: www.sturt.nsw.edu.au or phone 02 4860 2083 for a brochure.


Sydney Royal Easter Show 2009 - Calligraphy Competition

9-22 April 2009

It is time to think about your calligraphy entries for the competition NOW.

You can enter online here. You can also download the Schedule.
Entries close: Post: 16 Dec - Online: 2 Feb

Remember there are many categories you can enter:

  • 241-Western Calligraphy - Novice: Traditional, Contemporary or Experimental Work
  • 242-Western Calligraphy – Open: Traditional Work
  • 243-Western Calligraphy – Open: Contemporary or Experimental Work
  • 244-Western Calligraphy – Open: Off the Wall
  • 245-Oriental Calligraphy – Open: Contemporary or Experimental Work
  • 246-Orental Calligraphy - Novice: Traditional Work
  • 247-Oriental Calligraphy – Open: Traditional Work
  • 248-Other Regions Calligraphy: Traditional, Contemporary or Experimental Work

There are also 3 categories for under 17 years:

  • 422-Western Calligraphy: Traditional, Contemporary or Experimental Work
  • 423-Oriental Calligraphy: Traditional, Contemporary or Experimental Work
  • 424-Other Regions Calligraphy: Traditional, Contemporary or Experimental Work

COMPETITION INFORMATION

  • Click here for more information on competitions and dates
  • Competition Schedules and Entry Forms are automatically sent to Exhibitors from the last 2 years of competition.
  • If you would like to be included in the mailing list, please contact the Arts Events Coordinator, Tara Riches, on 02 9704 1152 or email arts@rasnsw.com.au.

We will remind you again in the December Colophon!

Anyone can enter - Lets make next year a very special one for calligraphy!