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sOCIaL aCtIvItIes Civil ServiCe Club 23

ARTS Be spoilt with a wide selection of activities to
select from. Master an art, pamper yourself with
beauty tips, increase your wealth knowledge, indulge
in a gastronomic food journey, pick up a new skill
and embark on a journey of sightseeing. Bond and
have fun!

CHINESE TRADITIONAL
CALLIGRAPHY CLASS LETTERPRESS HANDSET
TYPESETTING
Chinese calligraphy (brush calligraphy) is an WORKSHOP
art unique to Asian culture. During the imperial
era, calligraphy was even used as an important The Workshop provides participants with
criterion for selection of executives to the an introduction to letterpress printing and
Imperial court! Come and share in the joy of basic typesetting.
appreciating Chinese calligraphy with Wong Joon Tai.
Workshop Outline:
Date: 10 Thursdays, 17 Sep to 26 Nov ’15 • An introduction to the history of
(Excludes 24 Sept ‘15)
Time: 7pm – 8.30pm printing and explanation of letterpress
Venue: CSC @ Tessensohn printing
Fees: Member $155*, Member’s Guest/Public Officer $165* • Introduction to the basic composing
Contact: Vanessa at 6391 5641 or vanessachoo@csc.sg equipment and tools
Register By: 10 Sep ’15 • Introduction to the printing press and
a demonstration on how it operates
DESIGN YOUR OWN • Examples of letterpress prints
BUSINESS CARD • Demonstration on how to do a
typeset using compositing stick
Having your own business card defines who Practical • Layout planning
you are or what you do in business. The • After the presentation, participants will • Composing of font
goal of the class is for the participants to • Locking up the font
design their own business card or a business be guided to design their own business • Make-ready
card for another person/business. card online • Ink & colour
• Participants will sketch their business • Packing and printing
Course Outline : card on a paper then transfer the design • Cleaning and maintaining of
Theory online equipment and press
• How to set a style and tone to the
Date: Saturday, 17 Oct ’15 Date: Saturday, 24 Oct ’15
business card Time: 10am – 1pm Time: 10am – 2pm
• How to create a layout Venue: CSC @ Tessensohn Venue: Pearl’s Hill Terrace
• How to choose information they want Fees: Member $70, Member’s Guest/ Fees: Member $90 Member’s Guest/
Public Officer $80 Public Officer $100
to display in the business card (Please bring your own laptop) (All workshop materials will be provided
• Colours, typography and images Contact: Vanessa at 6391 5641 or and participants take home 10 A6
• How to design a business card ready vanessachoo@csc.sg postcards)
Register By: 10 Oct ’15 Contact: Vanessa at 6391 5641 or
for printing vanessachoo@csc.sg
• How to choose print technique and paper Register By: 17 Oct ’15