“Sit up straight. Face your work. Keep that 45 degree angle on your pen.” –Greg MacNaughton ’89 channeling Lloyd Reynolds
Participants for whom calligraphy was an old friend, or who were experiencing it for the first time, heard these instructions and more in our Reed on the Road program for fall 2013, as we took the Calligraphy Scriptorium to our chapter cities. From San Francisco to Durham, Reedies brought their friends and family members to hear calligraphy-inititiave coordinator Gregory MacNaughton ’89 (pictured) deliver a compelling background talk followed by a calligraphy demonstration and instruction.
In San Francisco, we were treated to special assistance from Georgianna Greenwood ’60. In Durham, the event was held at the North Carolina School of Science & Mathematics (NCSSM), and 25 students were able to join us; Jon Paul Davis ’93 (who teaches at NCSSM) took some fun photos. In New York, Sumner Stone lent a hand and give a special talk. And so did Michael McPherson ’69 in Boston. From the casual comments to formal letters we received, it appears the program resonated with attendees.
And for those who missed it–or who did attend and want more–there will be a reprise of this popular program at Reunions ’14: Reedfayre, June 4-8, 2014.
Here’s to Lloyd Reynolds, Robert Palladino, the return of the program that they led, and the many people for whom it made a lasting impression!
