
	Fall 2011 Workshop with Barbara Close
	Spring 2011 Workshop with Mike Kesceg
	Items of Interest
	Betty Locke Workshop
	Starry Starry Night, 2010 exhibit

EVENTS SCHEDULE

Feb. 16th "Mini-books"

Mar. 15th Come practice "Weaver Writing" with pointed pen!

Sat, April 28th & Sunday, Apr 29th Harvest Crittenden will teach "Lombardic Versals". She will be giving a "hands on" presentation Friday night April 27th. Public is invited!

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THE IDAHO INKSPOTS CALLIGRAPHY GUILD
The Inkspots is a nonprofit organization for calligraphers of all skill levels. Membership is open to all. Annual dues are $15.00. Members will receive newsletters plus information on workshops and parties. Monthly meetings are held the third Thursday of each month unless otherwise announced. The meetings are held in the basement of the Christ Community Church at 408 North Garden Street in Boise at 7:00 PM.
Members have the first opportunity to sign up for major artist workshops which are held twice a year. Members are free to attend as many or as few meetings and workshops as they desire.

Dues may be sent to: Idaho Inkspots, 7602 Canyon Dr, Meridan, ID 83642
E-mail address: kuwahara@q.com

Memorial to Bob Auth
Our Inkspots logo (to the left) was designed by Bob Auth
The Bob Auth I knew was a kind, creative, fun and talented man. I met Bob at a calligraphy event. I thought he was a fellow calligraphy artist, and we became fast friends. As I got to know Bob better, he was so much more than a calligraphic artist; calligraphy just happen to be one of those arts he did and did well.

He was always eager to learn something new. He attended and encouraged me to attend the International Calligraphy Conferences to get a bigger picture of the world of calligraphy. Boy, did that ever open up my idea of the calligraphy world.

I talked to him about making paper. I had read some information on the process and wanted to try it. Before I knew it there was a role of felts on my door step that I would need to use in my papermaking project. I asked him how and where he got these felts and he said he got them from a paper making plant in Lewiston and was going to use them sometime, but didn't know when, so I might as well have them. He also helped me figure out other calligraphy projects. He had a keen sense of artistic balance, color, and flair.
My husband, Tom, even enjoyed his notes and cards to us not only beautifully written out but also illustrating our time spent together. He always had great stamps attached to all of his mailers & envelopes.
His return address read:
Captain Midnight
Somewhere over the Rainbow
Or Yeller Pine, ID.
Well, my Friend, Farewell and God's Speed to You,
Somewhere over the Rainbow!
Love you! Cookie Sorge

The Inkspot's mug with our new logo is here. This large mug will hold 16 ounces of your favorite beverage. It could also hold many pens pencils or brushes right in your work area. The cost is only $5.00. Dave will have them at our meetings or you can E-mail him at kuwahara@q.com for more information.

EXHIBIT SCHEDULE FOR 2012. A Sense of Place!

Our theme for the Inkspots 2012 Calligraphy Exhibition is: "A SENSE OF PLACE"
We are happy to display work from all of our members, do not feel inhibited about submitting a piece for the first time. Please provide pieces that are framed and no larger than 16 x 20 in overall size. 3-D pieces, such as books, are also welcome. Please plan for your work to be in the exhibition for a year. We can always use more pieces! email Cookie at c1sorge@hotmail.
Below is the exhibit pieces from last years 2011 "A Play on Words".

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