Beginning Spencerian Saga October 11th - 17th, 2020 - Acorn Arts
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Beginning Spencerian Saga
October 11th - 17th, 2020
Every year during autumn, enthusiastic students and practitioners of Spencerian Script gather to attend the most
unique penmanship workshop in North America. Known as the Spencerian Saga, the weeklong program is
conducted at Geneva-On-The-Lake in northeastern Ohio; the same location where Platt Rogers Spencer lived,
worked and taught. The nature of the program is very special. Designed for everyone who has an interest in
learning or bettering their proficiency in vintage penmanship, the Spencerian Saga is open to persons of all skill
levels, from beginner too advanced. Comprehensive instruction is given in Spencerian Script, Ornamental
Penmanship and Off-Hand Flourishing. In addition, a field trip is conducted to the Evergreen Cemetery where Platt
Rogers Spencer and several members of his family are buried. Each workshop participant has the opportunity to
make a rubbing of Spencer’s magnificent memorial stone that features his name and a large quill that are carved
boldly in beautiful penmanship. Furthermore, during the workshop participants will be able to study hundreds of
original penmanship specimens that were written by the great master penmen from the late nineteenth and early
twentieth centuries.
Registration and Accommodations
Registrants will lodge at the Lakehouse Inn – the restful Bed-and-Breakfast Inn located on the shore of Lake Erie.
The Inn is also the site of our program. Regardless of lodging location, meal service for all participants will be
available at the Lakehouse Inn provided arrangements are made in advance. Upon registration with the Inn will
inform you of fees for lodging and meals. Please remember that all individuals wishing to attend the Spencerian
Saga MUST register separately with Acorn Arts for the week-long program and also with the Lakehouse Inn for
accommodations (meals and lodging). Some program supplies will be available at the Saga for those who wish to
purchase handcrafted wooden penholders and other workshop necessities such as ink, paper and more.
The cost for the Beginning Spencerian Saga program is $700.00. In order to register, a minimum deposit of $250.00
must be sent to Acorn Arts to reserve your place as a participant. In addition, you must also contact the Lake House
Inn and submit a deposit to her for meals and lodging. We have been bringing the Saga of Platt Rogers Spencer to
those who wish to share his legacy of penmanship for more than 30 years! We hope you will consider joining us!
For further information, feel free to contact us.
Harvest Crittenden
Acorn Arts 6192 Northridge Hills Drive Brighton, MI 48116 harvest@acornartsclasses.orgLodging and Meals, Sleeping
Beginning Accommodations
Spencerian Participant lodging is at the Lake House
Inn. Linens and bedding are provided.
Saga 2020 Contact the Lakehouse Inn directly for
lodging and meals. The Lakehouse Inn is
October 11 - 17, 2020 a non-smoking facility.
Beginning Spencerian Saga Dining Facilities
Workshop Registration Information Breakfast and lunches will be served at
All participants and guests must be the Lakehouse Inn. Breakfast on
registered with fees paid in-full prior to Saturday, October 17th will be the last
the workshop. meal served. Participates head home
after breakfast.
FULL-WEEK PARTICIPANTS
Weather in Northeastern Ohio
Registration Fee $700. This includes Participants will not do much walking
instruction only. To register, please mail (or stair climbing) during the week.
a minimum $250 deposit to Acorn Arts Typical weather for October in
or use the Pay Pal link provided on line. northeastern Ohio is damp with fairly
mild temperatures. It is recommended
It is your responsibility to mail in the that participants bring rainwear, an
balance of your fees no later than umbrella and casual clothing. It will tend
August 31, 2020. Send a check or money to get chilly in the evenings.
order (in U.S. currency) made payable
to Acorn Arts at the address provided Your Materials List
below. We also accept PayPal. You are welcome to bring your supplies
with you or purchase supplies at the
workshop. Cash, personal checks, VISA
Beginning Spencerian Saga or MasterCard will be accepted. You
c/o Acorn Arts may also wish to bring a camera to
6192 Northridge Hills Drive photograph artwork.
Brighton, MI 48116Recommended workshop supplies you currency. We also accept PayPal.
will need for class:
Checks or money orders made payable
McCaffery’s Ink OR Walnut Ink (or other to: Acorn Arts. Mail your registration
suitable ink) ☛ Penpoints (Nikko G, form to-
Zebra G are recommended)
☛ Oblique Penholder ☛ 9” x 12” pad Beginning Spencerian Saga
of translucent layout paper ☛ Soft vinyl c/o Acorn Arts
or kneaded eraser ☛ One red colored 6192 Northridge Hills Drive,
pencil ☛ 12” straightedge ruler Brighton Michigan 48116
Lodging and meals are provided by the
A Recap of the Specifics Lakehouse Inn.
Location: Geneva-On-The-Lake, Ohio
Refund Policy: Persons who have
Lodging and Meals: The Lakehouse registered for the Spencerian Saga and
Inn Bed and Breakfast 5653 Lake Road find they must cancel their reservations
Geneva-On-The-Lake, Ohio 44041 (440) due to personal or family circumstances
466-8668 are eligible for the following refund
policy. For those who must cancel before
Cost: $700 per person – this includes August 1, 2019 all paid registration fees
all activities, handouts and program. will be refunded. For those who cancel
This fee does not include your lodging August 2nd - August 31, all registration
and meals, writing supplies or shuttle fees will be refunded except for the $250
transportation from the Cleveland deposit. No refunds will be given for
Airport to the Lakehouse Inn. cancellations after September 1, 2020.
Skill-levels: Registration is open to If You Have Additional Questions
persons of all skill levels, from beginners
If there is anything we have not
to advanced.
covered, please email
Register Early: Registration is Harvest Crittenden
limited to eighteen participants, so harvest@acornartsclasses.org
please register early if you wish to
attend. To register for the Spencerian
Saga, fill out the form included in this
packet of information and send it along
with a minimum of $250 deposit in U.S.Beginning Spencerian Saga October 11 - 17, 2020 Registration Information Please mail this completed registration form for the 2020 Beginning Spencerian Saga along with a minimum deposit of $250 (see our refund policy at the bottom of this page). Checks or money orders should be made out to Acorn Arts. Please Note- It is your responsibility to make sure your balance of the $700 is mailed in no later than August 31, 2020. We also accept PayPal. Mail your registration and deposit to: Beginning Spencerian Saga c/o Acorn Arts 6192 Northridge Hills Drive, Brighton MI 48116 Please fill out the following information to register for the Beginning Spencerian Saga. Name: ___________________________________________________________ Address Line 1: ____________________________________________________ Address Line 2: ____________________________________________________ City: _________________________________ State and ZIP Code: __________ Phone:___________________________________________________________ Email: ___________________________________________________________ Enclosed is a payment of: (Minimun $250 deposit) Method of payment: _ Check _ Money Order _ PayPal Please write in specific amount enclosed __________________________________ REFUND POLICY Persons who have registered for the Spencerian Saga and find they must cancel their reservations due to personal or family circumstances are eligible for the following refund policy. For those who must cancel before August 1, 2020 all paid registration fees will be refunded. For those who cancel on August 2nd - August 31, all registration fees will be refunded except for the $250 deposit. No refunds will be given for cancellations after September 1, 2020.
Beginning Spencerian Saga
The Lakehouse Inn Geneva-On-The-Lake, Ohio
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
DAY
Workshop Instruction Instruction Instruction Instruction Instruction Workshop participants
participants arrive The Historical Collec- The continuation of the The Capital Letters Finishing the Capitals Putting it all together depart after breakfast
tion lower case letters Direct Oval
Tools and Equipment Reverse Oval Practice writing A decorated project of
The 4 Cornerstones Starting in ink Captial Stem Stroke a poem or a quote
and the 7 Principles of Critiquing partners
Spencerian Script Practicing letter combi-
nations and words
MORNING
Warm-up exercises
Alternatice lower case
letters
Instruction Instruction Field Trip Instruction Instruction Have a safe trip home,
Spencerian Script, the Letter spacing Spencerian Monument Alternate Capitals Putting it all together hope to see you next
lower case letters continued year!
short letters Word spacing Evergreen Cemetery in Beginnings and
short extended letters Geneva Ohio endings Envelope work, tips &
in pencil Paragraph spacing tricks
Breakwater Beach on Monograms
Beginning Capitals Lake Erie A group critique
AFTERNOON
Opening Reception Instruction Instruction Instruction Instruction Closing Dinner
Evening Program Decorative Techniques Decorative Techniques Decorative Techniques Decorative Techniques
Pastels Watercolors Cartouches Birds and Feathers
Dinner will be served Accent Strokes & Group Picture
at 6:pm Historical specimens Historical specimens Scrolls Historical specimens
for study for study Historical specimens for study
After Dinner official
o for study Wrap-up of week
welcome, review of the
EVENING
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