2015 Elections

At the upcoming meeting on May 9th we will elect new officers for the upcoming term.

The current slate of nominations is a follows:

President–Debbie Fleming

Vice President–Yvette Rutledge

Treasurer–Eugenia Uhl

Corresponding Secretary–Amy Morvant

Recording Secretary–Anne Phillips

At this time we will also take nominations from the floor.

A gentle reminder to our members:

Please be sure to register for the monthly meetings.  This way we can prepare enough handouts for all.

Yves Leterme Workshops

It’s not too late!

There’s still time to join us for the unique opportunity to study with renowned Belgian lettering artist Yves Leterme.

Mr. Leterme will offer 2 two day workshops.

I. Drawn Capitals & Modern Versals- March 14 & 15 (Sat. & Sun.)

II. From Formal to Gestural-lowercase Italic – March 16 & 17

                                                                                                  (Mon. & Tues.)

Cost for each 2 day workshop: NOLAA Members – $150

                                                  Non Members – $175

If registering for both workshops:  NOLAA Members $250

                                                         Non Members $300

The workshop location is 1445 MacArthur Blvd., Harvey, LA

Click here for Drawn Capitals & Modern Versals brochure

Click here for Formal to Gestural brochure

Click here for Leterme registration form

Click here for NOLAA Membership Form 2014-2015

Click here for WORKSHOP POLICY

2015 February Meeting

Envelope Etiquette

The February Meeting will be held at the Jefferson Parish East Bank Regional Library on February 21, 2015.

Meeting time is 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

This month we are privileged to have Alice Labat return to show us the ins and outs of envelope etiquette.

With over 20 years of experience with wedding invitations, Alice is the perfect person to demonstrate addressing envelopes in the Copperplate style.  

Yves Leterme Workshop

New Orleans Lettering Arts Association has the  pleasure of hosting  renowned Belgian calligrapher and lettering artist, Yves Leterme.

 Yves will begin his 2015 North American tour with two 2-day workshops in New Orleans.

I.  Drawn Capitals & Modern Versals – March 14 & 15 (Sat.& Sun.)

II.  From Formal to Gestural-lowercase Italic – March 16 & 17

                                                                                                  (Mon. & Tues.)

Cost for each 2-day workshop: NOLAA Members – $150.00

                                                         Non-members – $175.00

If registering for both workshops:  NOLAA Members – $250.00

                                                                 Non-members – $300.00

A non-refundable deposit of $50.00 per workshop is required to confirm your attendance.  See registration form for further details.

The workshop location is 1445 MacArthur Ave., Harvey, LA.

Click here for  Drawn Capitals & Modern Versals brochure

Click here for Formal to Gestural brochure

Click here for Leterme registration form

Click here for WORKSHOP POLICY

Click here for NOLAA Membership Form 2014-2015

Calligraphy Classes

Several members of our guild offer Calligraphy Classes throughout the year.

Roxanne Beard will have a new class on March 7th.

Click on the Calligraphy Classes tab in the main menu for details about upcoming classes from members Roxanne Beard, Eugenia Uhl and Yvette Rutledge.

Merry Christmas

Thanks to all who attended this year’s Christmas Party.  We had a wonderful time enjoying good food & even better company.  As you can see below the Christmas cards were unique & inventive.  We are blessed with a talented membership.

To all those who were not able to attend, we missed your fellowship & hope to see you in the New Year.

Happy Holidays!