Letter Carving Workshop in NC, USA

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Jim and Joyce Teta have scheduled two workshops in the mountains of
North Carolina for those interested in letter carving. John Stevens is a
master of brush written Roman Caps. Tom Perkins is a widely respected
letter carver from the UK. Cost includes instruction, lodging and meals.

Brush + Romans: John Stevens. March 14-19, 2004.

Introduction to the handling of the broad-edge brush for Roman Capitals.

Introdution to Lettering in Stone : Tom Perkins. May 2-7, 2004

A rare opportunity to study lettercarving with a master. Tom Perkins
will lead us through the methods and practice of designing small
inscriptions and carving them into slate or stone. Through example and
demonstration, students will get an insite into the step-by-step process
of this beautiful art. Subjects: design, transfer to stone, tools,
working methods & proper technique and practice, the qualities of fine
lettering and inscriptions. Tom will supply handouts aand show slides.
There will be a materials fee. Tom Perkins resides in the UK.

Cost is $545 per workshop. Deposit of $50. Contact Jim Teta, 5200 Bear
Creek Rd, Winston-Salem, NC 27106. Home: 336-924-5681.

Studio: 336-724-5475. Email: tetascribe[AT]aol.com   Private ($685) and
semiprivate ($625) rooms are available. Airport pick-up or drop off
available (Piedmont Triad  International Airport) for $50.  Their web
page also has details http://www.calligraphycentre.com.

May 2-May 7, 2003.

Gaynor Goffe: Italic. Gaynor Goffe is a left-handed scribe and author of
Calligraphy School.
See above for cost and contact info.

John Neal, Bookseller
http://www.JohnNealBooks.com
800-369-9598
336-272-6139
fax: 336-272-9015
POB 9986
Greensboro, NC 27429 USA