CCC Presents! 

MAGIC LINES
with Barbara Close

August 23, 2023
7:00 PM CST (via Zoom)

The Chicago Calligraphy Collective welcomes calligrapher Barbara Close as the featured speaker for the next “CCC Presents!” live on Zoom at 7 PM CST on Wednesday, August 23. Barbara will discuss “Magic Lines” by inviting us to “pay attention to lines that interplay with our text” and notice that “lines are everywhere in design, music,…packaging, artwork, lettering…everywhere.” Barbara will also lead a hands-on activity that allows us to understand this creative concept. For those wishing to participate please have the following supplies ready: 

  • Sumi Ink

  • Pentel Brush Marker, black OR a brush to use with your Sumi

  • Pigma Micron 02

  • a few watercolors you like

  • a paper towel

  • an old toothbrush for splatters

  • water & container

  • Lettering to be added later

Barbara has always loved creating art as far back as she can remember. She is fascinated with the ‘process of art making’—not always the ‘end product’. Barbara loves exploring new and different materials to create exciting pieces. Barbara is a firm believer that we all need to create, we have that ability, each of us—but we need to be aware of our own paths and even more important—follow your heart and enjoy the journey.

This presentation was held on August 23, 2023.