Saturday, September 10, 2011


Canberra Calligraphy Society 25th anniversary cake designed and made by Sara Rawlingson

In January 1986 three friends, Ricky Edmunds, Ali O'Flaherty and myself held a public meeting to gather interest to create the Canberra Calligraphy Society.  It was a well attended evening held at Bruce Technical College during one of Canberra's ferocious summer storms.  What a way to start a Society!

Now twenty-five years later some of those who joined in the early days are still with us, some have moved aways and sadly some have passed away.  It is however, still a vibrant and wonderful Society to belong to.  All best wishes to the the Canberra people who have continued to pursue and promote the pen's excellence.

3 comments:

ronnie said...

now THAT'S a CAKE! happy birthday Canberra calligraphers

CJ said...

What a great cake!

Gemma Black, Calligrapher said...

Thank you Ladies! All cudos to Sara ... our bright young star!

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I am an Australian calligrapher. I revel in the pure essence of letter forms in all manner of creations such as illuminated addresses, awards, certificates and calligraphic & decorative artwork. My work is housed in national and international collections including Parliament House, Canberra and the Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge, UK. I have taught at international lettering arts conferences in the US and the UK as well as multi-disciplined art schools across the country. Please email me for further information on workshops, classes or commissions.

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