CONTACT
alesia@alesiazorn.com or 503-287-3207
ABOUT
(the short version)
I've been a calligrapher since 1996 but have loved everything to do with letters, paper and pens ever since I can remember. In 2006 I decided to move from part- to full-time and have never looked back! In addition to the traditional calligraphers' wedding work I have lettered on some unusual items - drumsticks, Native American drums, take out containers, glass, rocks, leaves - I do love a challenge! Please feel fee to contact me with your ideas, I'd be happy to make them a reality!
ABOUT (the long version - a.k.a. my resumé)
EXTENDED STUDY
2003 – 6-month study with Thomas Ingmire, Fellow of Society of Scribes and
Illuminators
2002 – Year-long intensive with Reggie Ezell
2000-2002 – Study with Carol DuBosch
1997 to 1998 – 9-month intensive study with Stan Knight, Fellow of Society
of Scribes and Illuminators
1997 to 1999 – Study with Colleen Cavin, Fellow Society of Scribes and Illuminators
CONFERENCES & CONVENTIONS
2008 – International Association of Penman, Engrossers & Teachers of Handwriting
Convention (IAMPETH), LaQuinta, CA
2008 – International Conference of Calligraphers and Lettering Artists – Chicago,
IL
2007 – Cheerio – Instructor Gaynor Goffe - September
2007 – International Conference of Calligraphers and Lettering Artists – Victoria,
BC
2004 – International Conference of Calligraphers and Lettering Artists – St.
Louis
2003 – International Conference of Calligraphers and Lettering Artists – Columbus,
OH
2003 – Oregon Book Arts Guild Conference – Portland
2001 – International Conference of Calligraphers and Lettering Artists - Boston
2000 – International Conference of Calligraphers and Lettering Artists – San
Francisco
1999 – Oregon Book Arts Guild Conference - Portland
1999 – International Association of Penman, Engrossers & Teachers of Handwriting
Convention (IAMPETH), Rochester, NY
1998 – International Conference of Calligraphers and Lettering Artists – San
Diego
WORKSHOPS
Cheryl Adams, Anne Baldwin, Patricia Blair, Denis Brown, Colleen Cavin, Annie
Cicale, Barbara Close, Nancy Culmone, Kristen Doty, Carol DuBosch, Lisa Engelbrecht,
Jean Formo, Sara Frank, Gaynor Goffe, Mike Gold, Patricia Grass, Bob Hurford,
Thomas Ingmire, Martin Jackson, Michael Jacobs, Mike Kecseg, Rosie Kelly,
Sherrie Kesel, Stan Knight, Rob Leuschke, Aidan Meehan, Judy Melvin, Carol
Pallesen, Marilyn Reeves, Carl Rohrs, Jenny Sapora, Michael Sull, Jacqueline
Sullivan, Karen Ter Haar, Peter Thornton, Diane Ting, Gwen Weaver, Dr. Paul
Werner, Dr. Joe Vitolo, Allen Wong
SHOWS
- Berbati’s Pan, July 2007
- Oregon State Fair - 2006, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001 (Excellence Award), 1999, 1998 (Excellence Award)
- Oregon Book Arts Guild – Biennial Shows- 2004 (Curator), 2002, 2000, 1998
- Faculty and Staff Shows 1999, 2001, 2003, 2005
- Anne Frank Juried Exhibit , Collins Gallery - 2002
- Graceful Envelope Juried Exhibit - 2001
- Northwest Bookfest Juried Show, Seattle, WA – 2000
PUBLICATIONS
Portland Bride & Groom – Spring 2008; Tabellae Ansata; Bound and Lettered;
Association for the Calligraphic Arts newsletter; IAMPETH Newsletter; Portland
Society for Calligraphy newsletter and journal; artwork featured in Jacqueline
Sullivan’s “Acrylics: Textures, Layers, and Metallics” DVD
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
Association of Calligraphic Arts (Secretary); The Association of Bridal Consultants:
Portland Society for Calligraphy (Past President
VOLUNTEER
- Secretary, Association of Calligraphic Arts (international) ('08 to present)
- Portland Society for Calligraphy –board member for All Oregon Calligraphy Conferences 2006 & 2007; past positions include president, membership chair, publicity chair; coordinate individual workshops
- Oregon Book Arts Guild – publicity chair; coordinate individual workshops (‘98 to ‘05)
- Focus on Book Arts Conference – publicity chair (’06-‘07)
- Moderator Cyberscribes – calligraphy listserv (2000 to 2006)
- Oregon Episcopal School – calligraphy demonstrations (‘06)
- West Linn Public Schools – Signage (2006-2007); Lewis & Clark journal workshop (‘05)
- Association for Calligaphic Arts – Collaborative Book raffle (‘03)
- Portland Art Museum/Rose Festival – children’s tent (2000)