ASOC Member: Shas Baker
Location: Putney NSW
Email: shas.baker@optusnet.com.au
Graduated with a Diploma in Western Calligraphy, Certificate IV in illuminated Calligraphy, Historical Calligraphy, and Commercial Italic all completed at Macquarie Community College from 1997 to 2000.
I have been a calligrapher for over forty years, teaching in adult education since the 2000. I have designed, developed and conducted workshops for children since 2001.
My teaching experience is wide and varied, teaching beginners to advanced students.
My class and workshop content range from historical scripts to contemporary adaptation, gilding, book binding, gestural test art, colour and design.
Private tuition and commissions are also a part of my work in both traditional and contemporary calligraphy artworks.
I have studied extensively with local and international tutors as part of my CPD.
My calligraphy work was in the “Case of Excellence” at RAS Royal Easter Show 2019 and I hold numerous First Prize awards.
I was the Judge at the RAS Royal Easter Show 2020.
I have held the position of President of the Australian Society of Calligraphers and the position of Workshop co-ordinator for 8 years. I am a member of the ASC and CSV.
