The 5 Tutors - Thomas Hoyer, Colleen Little, Annie Cicale, Eliza Holliday, Gemma Black
2011 was another fabulous five days with specialist tutors, carefully chosen programs… catching up with people from near and far not seen since last SSiW, and non-stop chatter about something we all love, lettering.
To see photos of the work done by the attendees at SSIW 11, go to GALLERY or
SSiW 2011 was held from 29th June till 3rd July 2011.
SSiW 2011 - 10 Years
Summer School in Winter 2011 (SSiW 2011), this year, was in the hands of the dynamic duo of Nicoll Heaslip and Lyne De Luca who together created a wonderful experience for all those who attended. From all over Australia and New Zealand students came to SSiW to its new home at The Centre of Theology and Ministry, and at University College, both excellent facilities. The new venues provided more space than we have ever had before and we intended to fill it.
Tutors this year were Annie Cicale form the USA, Eliza Holliday from USA, Thomas Hoyer, from Germany, and Gemma Black from Tasmania and Colleen Little from Coffs Harbour.
The co-ordinators decided to leave the format the same as other years but added a few twists and turns. They introduced the on-site Art Store with the support of West Art Supplies Footscray, and John Neal Books in the USA. The demonstration area had pens, nibs, and inks form our major sponsor Pallaton International
We also had space this year so no classes were disrupted for the Afternoon Delight market as we could use the cafe area at the Centre of Theology and Ministry
Other key events were the Gala Welcome Dinner on the Wednesday night and the Food for Thought dinner on the Friday night. This was the opportunity for the spotlight to shine on our talented tutors, and they did not disappoint. Both Functions were held at University College and the food and service were just fabulous.
One twist led to another and we had some live music by Simon Imagin, and Colleen Little added body painting which was a gem in the program.
Another source of eye-candy for those at SSiW was the Calligraphy Exhibition to celebrate the 30 years of the society and 10 years of SSiW.
We were also able to hold a Farewell Cocktail Afternoon on the Saturday evening as an official 'thank you' to our tutors and sponsors.
Another innovation this year was the lunchtime café. The Wesley Mission provided this service at reasonable prices for members, and it was a great time saver, very delicious, and very welcome coffee. All an advantage of our new home.