Paper and Supplies Order

I will make a bulk paper and supplies order on September 30th.  This will save us 10% and shipping.  If everyone participates in the order, I will put the 10% in the Reggie account, and this may be enough money to offet the cost of printing  handouts.  I will update this blog by September 7th with the price of the paper order and a worksheet for you to make your order.

Worksheet link  *not available yet

Price of paper:  not available yet

Reggie Paper Order

The paper needed for the Reggie class is listed below:

• 3 pieces of Arches Watercolor/Hot Press 90 or 140 lb.
• 3 piece of Arches Text Wove
• 1 piece of Arches Cover Black
• 1 piece of Chiri
• 1 piece of Frankfurt (cream)
  
• 2 pieces of glassine
• 1 piece of Nideggan
• 1 piece of Zerkall Book (paper), cream, cold press

This list was amended on September 6, 2008.

Birmingham Calligraphy Guild Calendar

Test: Picture

This is a test picture and a brief description. Reggie is showing a format for a book that we will be making in class. Look at Reggie's hand moving quickly: he has so many tricks up his sleeve that he lost part of his shirt. Stay tuned!

Video Test: Preview of coming attractions!

Whew! I finally inserted a little video clip. Larger files

would not load! This is sooooo short that you might miss it!

Double click the play button.

Positions for Reggie 2009

Once you have confirmed your acceptance of a job, I will publish your name and position here.

Reggie Hospitality: Eve London (homestay and meals)
Room Coordinator(s): George Dorsey (morning) and Marsha Lassiter (evening)
Refreshments Coordinator: Suzan Bishop
Night-Before-Class Meal Coordinator: Deb Warnat
Binders and Handouts: Eve London and Dana Jacobson
Treasurer: Louise Meredith
Secretary and Back-up Organzier: Mary Ann Morrow
Course Organizer: Dana Jacobson

If you haven't confirmed your job with me, please do so. If you want a job, let me know!

Supplies for the Year-long Class

Please do not buy all of these supplies before the class starts. Some supplies are needed in class in January, whereas Reggie will provide other supplies for you to try in class. If you like those supplies, then you may want to purchase them. This list contains all supplies we will use during class all year. I have made a separate paper list and list of supplies for January.

If you would like to print a list, highlight what you would like to copy, press Ctrl + C (copy), then go to your word processing software (i. e., Word), press Ctrl + V (insert). Highlight the text and change the color to black. When I inserted the list into a Word document, the text was light grey and difficult to read. If you have problems doing this, email dj18a@yahoo.com.


Supplies for Year Long Class

The # in front of the item is the month it will be needed.

Writing Implements Needed

(1) Rexell/Mitchell Roundhand Nibs -2 sets
(1) Speedball "B" series nibs or equivalent
(1) Mechanical Pencil -2H or HB lead, non-repo blue lead, 5H lead; sharpener
(1) Faber/Casell Magic Rub #1960 eraser
(1) Red sable pointed watercolor Brush-small
(2) Hiro nibs - 8mm or Coit or Automatic pens, equivalent
(2) Brause EF66 nib: 4 or 5
(1) Wooden Double ended pen handle
(3) Pentel Color Brush-Black
(3) _" broad edge lettering brush
(1) Small pointed paint brush for acrylicsOptional
(9) Turkey Feather
(9) Goose Feather
(3) Ruling Pen


Writing Fluids Needed
(1) W/N Gouaches: Ivory Black, Cad. Red Deep, Perm. White, Yellow Ochre, Burnt Umbre, Raw Umbre, Red, Ochre, Primary Red, Primary Blue, Primary Yellow
(6) Black stick ink and grinding stone
(1) Pebeo masking fluid
(2) Dr. Martin's Bleed Proof White or White acrylic paintOptional
(1) W/N Gouache: other colors that appeal to you
(2) Transparent color inks such as FW, Dr. Martin or Rotring
(9) Gum Ammoniac
(7) Color Ink sticks & Gaken Dish
(9) Dry Pigments; Grinding Dish & Rod


Papers Needed

(1) Grid, 8 squares/in., such as "Westwind"; (made for calligraphy)
(9) Vellum offcuts, 2 or 3
(3) Crocus Cloth - 1
(4) 320 & 400 Wet or dry sandpaper, 2 or 3 of each.
(2) Glassine - 1 or 2 sheets
(1) Paper Order Set
(2) SARAL Transfer paper pack
(1) Tracing Paper(1) Bond Paper


Others Needed

(1) Xacto knife, with #11 & #10 blades
(1) Ruler: 18" or longer: Linex "Super Ruler"
(1) Gum Arabic
(1) Mixing Pans & Brushes
(1) Dropper and Bottle
(1) 3 ring binder or more for handouts
(1) single edge razor blade
(2) Blair Matt Spray Fix
(2) Letraset Spoon-shaped burnisher
(3) Gum Sandarac
(3) Magnifier: 8x or higher
(6) Linex linerOptional
(9) Patent Gold Leaf
(3) Protractor, inexpensive
(5) Bookbinding: wax, needle, thread, brush, bone folder
(4) Bamboo Stick Ink Holder
(3) Lectrostick Waxer
(4) Electric Eraser
(9) Logan Matt Cutter
(6) PVA Glue

Suppliers

Paper & Ink Arts
800-PEN-7772
http://www.paperinkarts.com/

John Neal Bookseller
(800) 369-9598
http://www.johnnealbooks.com/

Supplies for January

You should have the following supplies in class for January:

Mechanical pencil and leads - at least 2H, 5H and non-repro blue
Sharpener for above (a mechanical pencil sharpener is a special kind of sharpener)
Eraser - white vinyl
Ruler - 18 to 24 inches - preferably acrylic or metal
(Paper and Ink; special ruler to be used withthe Linex Liner)
Linex Liner (Paper and Ink; the Linex brand only)
Grid Pad - made for calligraphy - 11 x 17" - 8 squares per inch (Paper and Ink; John Neal)
Tracing paper 8.5 x 11 minimum size
Speed Ball "B" Series Nib set - especially B-3 size
Winsor Newton Ivory Black Gouache and Cadmium Red
4 mixing brushes for gouache; about size 2 (special brush available at Paper and Ink for $1 each_
Bottle and dropper for water
Gum Arabic - Winsor Newton
(You can pick up this item locally at Michael's, Alabama Art, or Hobby Lobby.)
Xacto knife w/ #11 blade
Speedball C-2 broad edge nib
2 sets of Mitchell nibs
Slant Board
(If you are ordering one for the first time, then consider purchasing a carrying case for the slant board. But the fluorsent light to make it into a light table at a local hardware store.)
Brown bag lunch and snacks
Endurance
Enthusiasm
Gullibility/ modest skepticism/ humor
Large bladder

Reggie Ezell's Teaching Calendar for 2009

Birmingham	Kalamazoo	Chicago	Salt Lake City
Jan. 10	Jan. 17	Jan. 24 & 25	Jan. 30 & 31
Feb. 14	Feb. 14
Mar. 7	Mar. 14	Mar. 21 & 22	Mar. 27 & 28
Apr. 4	Apr. 18
May 9	May 16	May 23 & 24	May 29 & 30
Jun. 6	Jun. 13
Jul. 4	Jul. 11	Jul. 18 & 19	Jul. 24 & 25
Aug. 1	Aug. 8
Aug. 29	Sept. 5	Sept. 12 & 13	Sept. 18 & 19
Sept. 26	Oct. 3
Oct. 24**	Oct. 31	Nov. 7 & 8	Nov. 13 & 14
Nov. 21**	Dec. 5

* This date is correct. This calendar was updated on September 9, 2008.

** These dates are subject to change.