Lettercutting Instruction / New Lettercutting Book

["john neal" <john@zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz>]

A while ago a some one asked for letter cutting instruction in Europe.
Below is info for classes in the USA and Belgium and also a new book
I've added to my catalog.

Lettercutting Instruction

USA

CHEERIO MAY 7-12, 2006  Tom Perkins: Introduction to Lettering in Stone
II
     A rare opportunity to study lettercarving with a master, Tom
Perkins will lead us through the methods & practice of designing a small
inscriptions and carving them into slate or stone. Through example and
demonstration, students will get a rare insight into the step-by step
process of this beautiful art. Subjects: design, transfer to stone,
tools, working methods & proper technique & practice, the qualities of
fine lettering and inscriptions. There will be Tom's excellent work to
draw inspiration from in the form of handouts and slides.

CHEERIO Cost for each workshop: $555 for instruction, meals, lodging.
Semi-private and private rooms available ($635, $695). $100 Deposit.
Info: Jim Teta, 5200 Bear Creek Rd., Winston-Salem, NC 27106.
336-924-5681 (H), 724-5475 (Studio). tetascribe@------------- Online at
http://www.calligraphycentre.com/

BELGIUM

Bruges, Belgium: Sunday 16 July - Saturday 22 July 2006:
     Brody Neuenschwander, an American calligrapher who lives in Bruges,
Belgium has arranged a week-long, residential, instructional program in
his hometown. In addition to being a delightful, restored medieval city,
Bruges has become an important center for calligraphy, letter-cutting
and the teaching of calligraphy. Participants will study with two of the
three instructors: four days with one instructor and two days with
another: Brody Neuenschwander - Art and language. Yves Leterme -
Calligraphy and gesture. Kristoffel Boudens - Letters in stone.
     Accommodations and Costs: Students will be housed in the Novotel
Bruges, a modern hotel only ten minutes' walk from the classrooms.
Lunches will be in the exquisite 18th century L'Orangerie adjacent to
the classrooms. Three course dinners (wine included) will be served in
the hotel. The cost of the conference is 980 euros (about $1300 at
current exchange rates) - Single rooms are more.
     More info: Rory Kotin: rorykotin@------------- or Brody
Neuenschwander  <brody.n@--------- > brody.n@----------
     Send a deposit of 200 euros or $260, (50 euro / $70 of which is
non-refundable) to reserve your place. Students in the US and Canada
send check or money order in US Dollars, made out to "Scribe Ink", to
Rory Kotin, 525 East 82nd Street, Apt. 8C, New York, New York 10028.
Others contact Brody Neuenschwander for bank information for wiring
funds. Mail: Spinolarei 2, 8000 Bruges, Belgium. Email:
<brody.n@--------- > brody.n@---------

New Lettercutting Book

B2803. Heavens Above: Incisive Letterwork by Brenda Berman & Annet
Stirling. 2005. 72pp. 6.25"x8.5". Paper $17.95

     Presents 14 works with brief text by the artists on the process,
preliminary drawings, detail shots and full color photos of the piece.
Includes conventional and unconventional works. Also includes brief
essays by Charles Saumarez Smith "The Language of Letterforms," Jerry
Cinamon on "A Response to the Work," and "Sourcing the Stone," by Trev
Haysom with a longer discussion "Beneath the surface" by David Whiting.
Over 60 illustrations, most all in full color.

John Neal, Bookseller

http://www.JohnNealBooks.com

800-369-9598

336-272-6139

fax: 336-272-9015

POB 9986

Greensboro, NC 27429 USA