''Local calligraphy resources, including places to purchase supplies, classes, and tips and tricks.'' '''Do you need a calligrapher?''' [[Attach:CalligraphyGuideForEvents.pdf | Guidelines when hiring a calligrapher ]] (180 kB) [[Attach:GuestListFormat.pdf | Guest List Format ]] (80 kB) '''Local Stores''' Rochester Art Supply, West Main Street Hyatt's, Jefferson Road The Art Store, Southtown Plaza Barnes & Noble at Rochester Institute of Technology Michael's; stores in Greece, Pittsford, Henrietta JoAnn's; stores in Greece, Webster, Henrietta The Art Stop, Rt 250, Webster '''Calligraphy Classes in the Rochester Area''': Beginning in May of 2008, Gail Vick Barnhardt is offering monthly classes, both beginner and advanced, on a Wednesday afternoon and evening, through October. [[http://www.greece.k12.ny.us/commed |Greece C.S.D. Community Education ]] \\ 585-865-1010 \\ Adult Classes September - June, Kids classes in the summer OASIS (Seniors Programs for those 50 years of age and older) \\ 435 E. Henrietta Road, Rochester, (Monroe Community Hospital) 585-760-5440 \\ Usually taught by Barbara Griffin Galli [[http://www.rhnet.org/ |Rush Henrietta C.S.D. Continuing Education ]] \\ 585-359-7805 Town of Perinton, Recreation and Parks, Turk Hill Road, Perinton \\ 585-223-5050 \\ Adult Classes September - June, Kids classes in the summer Town of Pittsford, Recreation Department, 35 Lincoln Avenue, Pittsford \\ 585-248-6280 \\ Adult classes September - June, Kids classes in the summer \\ Some courses taught by Barbara Griffin Galli In addition many Monroe County libraries hold a single, introductory, hands on program, for adults or teens. These include Henrietta Public Library, Fairport Public Library, Gates Public Library, Charlotte Branch of the Monroe County Library System. Many area school districts offer introductory programs. Contact your school district's Community Education office. [[http://www.rit.edu/ | R.I.T. ]] \\ You do not need to be a registered student at R.I.T. to take a calligraphy class. Each quarter a different hand is taught: fall is Italic, winter is Roman caps, and spring is Foundational/Uncial. Tuition is reduced for non-credit courses. Contact R.I.T. The Genesee Valley Calligraphy Guild does not endorse any particular resource. We provide this list as a reference tool only. '''Tips & Tricks''' \\ ''Lettering'' \\ [[Attach:CapitalsPracticeSheet.pdf | Practice Sheet for Roman Capitals ]] \\ [[Attach:RomanMajusculesPracticeSheet.pdf | Roman Capital Practice Sheet with Dots ]] \\ [[Attach:AnalyzingACalligraphicHand.pdf | Analyzing a Calligraphic Hand ]] \\ [[Attach:LinexInstructions.pdf | Linex Liner Instructions ]] \\ [[Attach:AluminumCanPen.pdf | Aluminum Can Pen ]] ''Paper Crafts'' \\ [[Attach:TriangleBox.pdf | A Triangle Box made out of a circle ]] \\ [[Attach:TreatBox.pdf | A Treat Box ]]