Event Calendar

    • October 02, 2023
    • (PDT)
    • November 06, 2023
    • (PST)
    • 6 sessions
    • Online-Zoom

    Presenter: Carol Measures Scott



    Monday evenings, Oct 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Nov 6,  6-8pm PDT  MEMBERS ONLY

    ABOUT THIS CLASS SERIES: This 6-week class leads you on a colorful path through gorgeous greens, blissful blues, and passionate purples by exploring color choices for a lettering project to complete in class. While learning the basics of color theory we will discover how to create a simple watercolor background and how to write with gouache to produce a pleasing project in which the colors harmonize beautifully. Students should have some experience writing with dip pens.

    All levels. Sessions will be recorded and available for two months after close of class. 

    ABOUT CAROL:  I can't remember a time when I didn't enjoy the act of writing. Early fond memories include pleasant hours of both writing and drawing. Pen and ink fascinated me in high school and college art classes.

    •     As an adult, I was intrigued by the calligraphy styles I learned in a survey class. The intriguing thick and thin lines created by the broad-edged pen captivated me!
    •      After years of classes and study I begin taking on clients and students. I've been in business now for 35+ years, all the while enjoying new friends who come across my path because of calligraphy.
    •     Founder and member of Waco calligraphy guild – 1988, member of Kalifrafos (Dallas) 1999 – present, Captivating Color mini-workshop teacher at Legacies III

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    MEMBERS-ONLY WORKSHOP

    SD SfC's board has asked that we also offer registration for this class in two separate sets of sessions. We'll also include a combined session for those who prefer that:

    All 6 sessions - $100            

    First 3 sessions, Oct 2-16 - $50       

    Last 3 sessions, Oct 28-Nov6 - $50


    Enrollment is for current paid Society for Calligraphy members only. Your membership must be current at time of sign-up as well as when class is held. No reservation will be held until your dues are current. If your membership lapses, you become ineligible. Sign-ups are accepted in advance on a first come, first served basis. No refunds. If you must cancel, please do so early enough for your place to be filled. For confirmation and prompt receipt of supply list, we recommend that your payment arrive no later than two weeks before the workshop. You do not have a spot in the workshop until you are notified by the coordinator.

    Contact Kristi to pay by check, payable to SD SfC.

    Questions? E-mail Kristi Darwick at societyforcalligraphyevents@gmail.com

    NO audio or video recording of any program, meeting, workshop or other SfC function permitted without prior consent of both guest artist and a representative of the Board of Governors. ** You must ask permission of the artist/ instructor to photograph any copyrighted materials, including demos.

    • October 06, 2023
    • 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM (PDT)
    • Zoom - online
    Register


    Sponsored by 

    FRI, OCTOBER 6, 2023,  6:30-8PM PST

    No charge for these Study Group Sessions.

    In September, we reviewed the basic structure and spacing for Romans. For October, we have a guest presenter! SfC member,  Victoria Kibildis, will demo a fun variation of skeleton Romans, embellished with a flower. 

    These sessions are led by members, sharing what they have learned. They do not claim to be masters. Members and guests may register for any session--there is no requirement to attend all sessions. The aim is to share knowledge with newbies and to provide a refresher for those with more experience.  

    Register on the webpage: https://societyforcalligraphy.org/event-5407777

    We plan to record this session. Kristi asks that you remind her!

    Flexible Schedule for the evening:

    6:30 - 6:45 Announcements and opportunity for attendees to share their work from the past month. 

    6:45 - 7:30 Victoria's demo. Participants work along. 

    7:45 - 8:00 Opportunity for those who wish to share what they've completed during the session, time for questions. 

    SUPPLY LIST2023-10-06_Supply List.pdf


    Membership not required

    Zoom invitation and handouts  are sent a couple days in advance. 

     It's not guaranteed that you'll receive them beforehand, if you sign up the day of . . .

      • October 07, 2023
      • October 08, 2023
      • 2 sessions
      • ZOOM
      Register

      Instructor:  Sue Greenseth

          

      Sponsor:  Orange County



      Workshop Description

      This course will explore the chunky and versatile hand of Neuland. By varying the x-height, customizing crossbars, using slight pen manipulations, adding out-lines, in-lines, and embossing, an artist can easily personalize this hand to make it applicable for almost any purpose. A traditional alphabet, a more contemporary variation, ways to modify this hand, and embossing will be covered.

      Supply list provided upon registration.

      Sue Greenseth is a calligrapher and lettering artist in Portland, Oregon.  Early in her career, she taught calligraphy and freelanced as a commercial lettering artist for world-renowned clients. These days, Sue continues to teach calligraphy as well as practice as a full-time artist. She loves breathing life into letterforms and animating words with a pen. Website: suegreenseth.com

      Registration Details:

      Workshop Fee:  $60  

      Workshop for SfC members only.  Non-members can join SfC for a separate $42 fee.  Please click the following link to join SfC.  Membership can be used for any workshop/class through June 30, 2024. You must be a member both when you register and when the class is held. Pay by check or PayPal.


      Pay by check

      Download Flyer for processing check payment and further workshop details.

      Pay via PayPal. 

      PayPal option includes non-refundable PayPal fees

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      Zoom set-up and audio test begins at 9:45 AM, 15 minutes prior to the start of the class.

      Contact Kathy Sanchez at kathrynsanchez2@gmail.com with any questions or concerns.


      • October 21, 2023
      • 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM (PDT)
      • Veteran's Memorial Building (Culver City)
      Register

      PRESENTER: Connie Furgason 

      In-Person Workshop

      Sponsored by Society for Calligraphy

      Location: In-Person

      4117 Overland Ave, Culver City, CA 90230

      (Corner of Overland Ave and Culver Blvd)

      Free parking located along Culver Blvd

      Level: All levels welcome.

      COURSE DESCRIPTION:

      This class will focus on simple techniques to draw and paint a variety of fruits. I will help students to capture the “essence” of apples, pears and grapes with some bits of greenery. These techniques can be easily applied to a wide range of subjects for watercolor painting.

      ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR: 

      Connie Furgason was raised on a farm in Southern Alberta where her love of nature and the vastness of the prairie is expressed in her work. Connie loves the written word and uses her own text in her work expressing it through a variety of different mediums including watercolour, acrylic and mixed media.She started teaching calligraphy and related arts in 1982.  Connie travels across Canada and the US teaching for guilds, private studios and has been part of the faculty at several international lettering arts conferences. She loves sharing a variety of art techniques with students of all levels and seeing the joy experienced as they discover their own artist within.


      WORKSHOP FEE:  $60

      REGISTRATION DETAILS: 

      1) Click on the REGISTER button first at the top left corner of this page. 

      2) Do Step 1 first. Register first. Then, select a payment option below. Your payment must be received within 10 days of registering (credit card or check); otherwise, your registration will be cancelled and you will lose your place in the workshop.


      Two payment options:

      Credit Card:  Click on the REGISTER button and enter the information requested.  When you get to the window saying "INVOICE ME" or PAY ONLINE", choose "PAY ONLINE."  You will be taken to a page where you can enter your credit card information.  When this is completed, you will be preliminarily registered for the workshop. Once your membership status is verified by the workshop coordinator you will receive an email confirming your registration.

      Check: Click on the REGISTER button and enter the information requested.  When you get to the window saying "INVOICE ME" or PAY ONLINE", choose "INVOICE ME."  Then send your check, payable to SFC, to Carrie Imai at 10636 Bothwell Rd, Chatsworth, CA 91311. Please write the workshop name in the memo space. Your place in the workshop is not confirmed until your check is received. Once your membership status is verified by the workshop coordinator you will receive an email confirming your registration.

      Non­members, include a separate check for $42, payable to Society for Calligraphy (SfC), along with your downloaded membership form: SfC membership form  Include your current name, address, phone number, and email with both checks in the envelope. This will give you a years subscription to all of the publications of the SfC and enable you to take all of the Zoom and In-Person Workshops for just the workshop fee. Many fun workshops have been free for members. Non­members, contact Carrie at the email below for instructions on how to pay your membership by PayPal.

      Contact Carrie Imai at carrie@carriedesigns.com with workshop questions.


      • October 22, 2023
      • 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM (PDT)
      • Veteran's Memorial Building (Culver City)
      Register

      PRESENTER: Connie Furgason 

      In-Person Workshop

      Sponsored by Society for Calligraphy


      Location: In-Person

      4117 Overland Ave, Culver City, CA 90230

      (Corner of Overland Ave and Culver Blvd)

      Free parking located along Culver Blvd

      Level: All levels welcome.


      COURSE DESCRIPTION:

      Our landscape is dotted with trees, whether nature planted or those we plant in our yards. Depending on where you live there is a wide variety of trees, well over 65,000 species. We will focus on familiar trees and I will demonstrate simple techniques to capture the essence as well as details to add depth to your painting. I will demonstrate both deciduous and evergreen trees. These techniques can be easily carried over into other subjects in watercolor.

      ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR: 

      Connie Furgason was raised on a farm in Southern Alberta where her love of nature and the vastness of the prairie is expressed in her work. Connie loves the written word and uses her own text in her work expressing it through a variety of different mediums including watercolour, acrylic and mixed media.She started teaching calligraphy and related arts in 1982.  Connie travels across Canada and the US teaching for guilds, private studios and has been part of the faculty at several international lettering arts conferences. She loves sharing a variety of art techniques with students of all levels and seeing the joy experienced as they discover their own artist within.


      WORKSHOP FEE:  $60

      REGISTRATION DETAILS: 

      1) Click on the REGISTER button first at the top left corner of this page. 

      2) Do Step 1 first. Register first. Then, select a payment option below. Your payment must be received within 10 days of registering (credit card or check); otherwise, your registration will be cancelled and you will lose your place in the workshop.


      Two payment options:

      Credit Card:  Click on the REGISTER button and enter the information requested.  When you get to the window saying "INVOICE ME" or PAY ONLINE", choose "PAY ONLINE."  You will be taken to a page where you can enter your credit card information.  When this is completed, you will be preliminarily registered for the workshop. Once your membership status is verified by the workshop coordinator you will receive an email confirming your registration.

      Check: Click on the REGISTER button and enter the information requested.  When you get to the window saying "INVOICE ME" or PAY ONLINE", choose "INVOICE ME."  Then send your check, payable to SFC, to Carrie Imai at 10636 Bothwell Rd, Chatsworth, CA 91311. Please write the workshop name in the memo space. Your place in the workshop is not confirmed until your check is received. Once your membership status is verified by the workshop coordinator you will receive an email confirming your registration.

      Non­members, include a separate check for $42, payable to Society for Calligraphy (SfC), along with your downloaded membership form: SfC membership form  Include your current name, address, phone number, and email with both checks in the envelope. This will give you a years subscription to all of the publications of the SfC and enable you to take all of the Zoom and In-Person Workshops for just the workshop fee. Many fun workshops have been free for members. Non­members, contact Carrie at the email below for instructions on how to pay your membership by PayPal.

      Contact Carrie Imai at carrie@carriedesigns.com with workshop questions.


      • October 24, 2023
      • 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM (PDT)
      • Veteran's Memorial Building-Culver City
      Register

      INSTRUCTOR: Connie Furgason

      In-Person Workshop

      Sponsored by the San Fernando Valley Regional Group



      This class takes you beyond the basic florals to integrating other mediums and techniques to deepen and enrich the blooms. I demonstrate ways to create those interesting bits that draw our eye into the painting. 


      In-Person Workshop

      Location:  Veteran’s Memorial Building (Culver City)

      4117 Overland Ave, Culver City, CA 90230

      (Corner of Overland Ave and Culver Blvd)

      Free parking located along Culver Blvd


      Date:   Tuesday, October 24, 2023 (One Day)

      Level:  Open to all


      About Connie: 

      Connie Furgason was raised on a farm in Southern Alberta where her love of nature and the vastness of the prairie is expressed in her work. Connie loves the written word and uses her own text in her work expressing it through a variety of different mediums including watercolour, acrylic and mixed media.She started teaching calligraphy and related arts in 1982.  Connie travels across Canada and the US teaching for guilds, private studios and has been part of the faculty at several international lettering arts conferences. She loves sharing a variety of art techniques with students of all levels and seeing the joy experienced as they discover their own artist within.



      WORKSHOP FEE:  $60


      REGISTRATION DETAILS: 

      1) Click on the REGISTER button and register online for this in-person workshop.  

       

      2) Do #1 first - Register. Then, select a payment option. Your payment must be received within 10 days of registering (credit card or check); otherwise, your registration will be cancelled and you will lose your place in the workshop.


      Two payment options:

      Credit Card:  Click on the REGISTER button and enter the information requested.  When you get to the window saying "INVOICE ME" or PAY ONLINE", choose "PAY ONLINE."  You will be taken to a page where you can enter your credit card information.  When this is completed, you will be preliminarily registered for the workshop. Once your membership status is verified by the workshop coordinator you will receive an email confirming your registration.

      Check: Click on the REGISTER button and enter the information requested.  When you get to the window saying "INVOICE ME" or PAY ONLINE", choose "INVOICE ME."  Then send your check, payable to SFC, to Carrie Imai, 10636 Bothwell Road,Chatsworth, CA 91311. Please write the workshop name in the memo space. Your place in the workshop is not confirmed until your check is received. Once your membership status is verified by the workshop coordinator you will receive an email confirming your registration.

      Non­members, include a separate check for $42, payable to Society for Calligraphy (SfC), along with your downloaded membership form: SfC membership form  Include your current name, address, phone number, and email with both checks in the envelope. This will give you a year’s subscription to all of the publications of the SfC and enable you to take part in all of the SfC Zoom and In-Person Workshops. Many fun workshops have been free for members. Non­members, contact Carrie at the email below for instructions on how to pay for the workshop by PayPal.

      Contact Carrie Imai at carrie@carriedesigns.com with workshop questions.



      • November 05, 2023
      • 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM (PST)
      • Zoom - online

      Instructor: Jane Shibata


      Sponsor:  Westside Regional

      Description:

      Jane teaches practical tips for your parallel pen letters to flourish! Learn valuable techniques with the pen’s broad edge, corner edge, colors, and more. Simple notes, monograms, and greetings for special occasions can be made beautifully and quickly everyday!

      Perfect for the holiday season ahead!

      This class is suitable for all levels

      Supply list will be sent after enrollment. Exemplar will be emailed prior to the class.


      Registration details

      Fee:  $30  Pay by check or PayPal

      Workshop for SfC members only.  Non-members can join SfC for a separate $42 fee.  Please click the following link to join SfC https://societyforcalligraphy.org/Join-SfC   Membership can be used for any workshop/class through June 30, 2024.


      Pay by check

      Download Flyer for processing check payment and further workshop details.

      Pay via PayPal.  PayPal option includes non-refundable PayPal fees

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      Students must be set up to take a Zoom class with video and audio (signed on one device); access to a printer is required to print the handouts.

      Zoom set-up and audio test begins at 11:45AM, 15 minutes prior to the start of the class.

      This is a “Live” only Zoom session, no recording

      Contact: Barbara or Judy CalligraphyWLA@aol.com  with any questions or concerns.

      • November 09, 2023
      • 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM (PST)
      • Zoom - Online

      PRESENTER:  Roxanne Glaser  aka Super Doodle GirlSPONSORED BY:  San Fernando Valley Regional Group

      This workshop has reached its maximum limit and registration has closed.

      Roxanne Glaser is back to teach another fabulous workshop for us.

      Thursday, November 9, 2023

      12noon-3pm Pacific Time

      2-5pm Central Time

      This is a free workshop sponsored by the San Fernando Valley Regional Group for all members of the Society for Calligraphy.

      A Zoom link will be sent out a few days before the workshop date.

      As this is a free workshop generally there will not be a recording available however this is currently under consideration by the SFV board.

      Workshop Description:

      This workshop will begin with Roxanne guiding us in a gentle meditative warm-up to get our minds and bodies ready for the creative exploration of this class

      Then we will explore using simple watercolor, pen, and ink supplies in a variety of techniques and layouts to create several unique handmade greeting card designs. We will create several designs together in this guided workshop. 

      Class will close with a short show and tell of how to digitize your physical artwork design to use online or for printing sets of cards. 

      Artist Bio:

      Roxanne Glaser is an artist, speaker, and educator who sparks joy with her art and illustrations. She leads in-person and virtual classes, workshops, and retreats to help others get unstuck using simple, creative tools.

      Supply List:

      NOTE: The following supplies are what Roxanne will be using. Please substitute and use whatever you are most comfortable with or have on hand. The main thing to have is black ink/pens that are waterproof, watercolors, and “fancy” embellishment pens like glitter or metallics.

      Paper

      • 4.5” x 6” watercolor paper rectangles
      • Practice watercolor paper

      Watercolors and Ink

      • Ecoline 337, 201, 522
      • Finetec Metallic (gold, silver, bronze)
      • Higgins Black Magic Ink with dip pen

      Pens and Markers

      • Micron 01
      •  Uniball UM 153 White
      • Sakura Black Glaze Pen
      • Sparkle Pop pens (black, silver, gold)

      Other Supplies

      • Watercolor brushes (Sword 1/4, flat 1/2, round 06, 03, and 01)
      • Pencil
      • Eraser
      • Painter’s Tape for masking

      Check out Roxanne Glaser on any of her social media platforms, click the links  listed below.


      You must be a member of SfC when you register and when the class is held. 

      Enrollment is limited to current paid Society for Calligraphy members only. Your membership must be current at time of sign-up, as well as when class is held. No reservation will be held until your dues are current. Please follow the link on the main website page to become an SfC member. 



      • November 11, 2023
      • (PST)
      • December 09, 2023
      • (PST)
      • 4 sessions
      • Online - Zoom

      Presented by Elmo van Slingerland


      Sponsored by 

      Saturdays, November 11, 18, December 2, and 9, 10am-noon PST 

      ABOUT  THE WORKSHOP: We will take a look at the history of the Italic hand, the tools and materials used, and the various techniques to create a script that is both powerful and beautiful. 

      Welcome to this workshop where we'll cover the basics of italic! Our focus is on the Italic hand and how to use the broad-edged pen as our primary tool. We'll start by looking at the construction of letters, developing good proportions and rhythm, and exploring how to write texts that are pleasing to the eye. Our approach is slow and concentrated, allowing us to take the time to fully immerse ourselves in the craft. 

      Through practice and dedication, we will gain the knowledge to take our formal lettering to the next level. 

      By the end of the workshop, we hope to have developed the skills necessary to create a refined and elegant script.

      ABOUT ELMO: He was born in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. He studied at the Rotterdamse Grafische School (school for printing and graphic arts) and finished his study of graphic and typographic design at the Royal Academy of Arts in The Hague. In 1986, Elmo attended a workshop in France with Claude Mediavilla and considers this his start on the path of calligraphy. He has taught workshops in different countries in Europe, as well as in Australia, South Korea, Mexico, Canada, and the U.S.. Elmo has also taught a post-graduate course in type design at The Royal Academy of Arts. After graduating from the Academy, he worked as a freelance type designer for DTL, and worked as a graphic designer. He has exhibited calligraphy in Belgium, France, South Korea and the Netherlands and has also had work published in several publications.

      All levels - beginners will learn and for others it will be a fantastic refresher from this master

      Workshop will be recorded and available for two months.

      Zoom invitation will be sent a couple days in advance.

      Cost: $120, paid by check or Paypal (see details below)

      REGISTRATION: You must be a member both when you register and when the class is held. Pay by check or PayPal. No refunds.  (Contact Kristi for the information on paying via paper check.) 

      MEMBERS ONLY


      You must be a member of SfC when you register and when this program is held. Enrollment is limited to current paid Society for Calligraphy members only. No reservation will be held until your dues are current. Please click HERE to join via check, or contact Kristi at sdworkshops@societyforcalligraphy.org to inquire about becoming a member of SfC.

      Questions? Contact Kristi Darwick at sdworkshops@societyforcalligraphy.org.

      For prompt receipt of supply list and confirmation, your check should arrive no later than two weeks before the workshop. You are not registered until confirmed by the workshop coordinator.

      NO audio or video recording of any program, meeting, workshop or other SfC function permitted consent of both guest artist and a representative of the Board of Governors. *** You must ask permission of the artist/instructor to photograph any copyrighted materials, including demos. 

      • November 17, 2023
      • 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM (PST)
      • Online via Zoom
      Register
      PRESENTER: Terry Runyan


      SPONSOR: South Los Angeles Chapter (Solar Nibs)

      COURSE DESCRIPTION:

      In this fun painting class, I will teach you all about creating wet on wet watercolor cats, or in other words, "floofs"! I do this through four unique watercolor projects, each complete in itself. Each project has its own focus from floof cat heads, tabby floof, siamese floof, and finally, floof cat on head! 

      This workshop will be recorded and available for 2 weeks. 

      Zoom invitation and handouts (if any) will be sent out a few days prior to workshop date.

      ABOUT TERRY:

      Terry Runyan is a visual artist, creative encourager and cat lover.  She lives in Kansas City with her two kitties Rylee & Tucker.  She loves sharing with others about creativity and being an artist. In addition to her YouTube videos, she has several courses on Teachable and Skillshare ranging from art style to storytelling illustration.  She is the author of Painting Happiness - Creativity with Watercolor and Painting Cats - Curious, Mindful, & Free-Spirited Watercolor.

      SUPPLY LIST: 

      Link for the supply list:  Supply List - Wet on Wet Watercolor Cats.pdf



      REGISTRATION: 

      1) First, register by clicking the "REGISTER" button at the top left of this page. This workshop is for SfC members only. 

      2) Please do Step 1 first in order to ensure your payment does not go unnoticed. Then, make payment by PayPal or check. Workshop fee is $22. No refunds will be issued. If paying by check, make payable to "Solar Nibs" and send to: Linda Renner, 3223 East First Street, Long Beach, CA 90803.



      You must be a member of SfC when you register and when the class is held. Your membership must be current at time of sign-up, as well as when class is held. No reservation will be held until your dues are current. Please follow the link on the main website page "Join SfC" to become an SfC member. 

      If you have any questions, please email Lona at sfc.solarnibs@gmail.com

      NO audio or video recording of any program, meeting, workshop or other SfC function permitted without prior consent of both guest artist and a representative of the Board of Governors. You must ask permission of the artist/ instructor to photograph any copyrighted materials, including demos.



      • January 13, 2024
      • (PST)
      • February 03, 2024
      • (PST)
      • 4 sessions
      • Online - Zoom


      Sponsored by Inland Empire Chapter

      January 13, 2024 - February 3, 2024, 8:00 am-10:00 am PST

      About the Workshop: We will look at the classic Versal letter, a letter so adaptable as to allow all sorts of decorative elements.  We will focus on the use of 23K gold, drawing the versal letter and looking at the elements of the letter that make it so bold and unique.  Then we will paint the letter in watercolor, paint its background, perhaps a diaper pattern or a damascene pattern, one of Rosemary's favorites.  Then we will go beyond the letter and work on a simple vine to tie it all together.  
           We will take a look at contemporary sizes used to apply 23K gold in both raised and flat methods of application.  These contemporary sizes have a simple method and we will go through that step by step so that each student will be able to successfully apply gold leaf to any of their designs.  
           Next we will take a look at painting the letter with interesting detail and apply flourishes to finish it off.  We will complete a beautifully ornamented letter by the finish."

      Workshop will be recorded.

      About Rosemary Buczek:  Rosemary graduated from Caldwell College, New Jersey, in 1971 with a Bachelors in Fine Arts. She began freelance work from her home and in 1987 formally opened her studio, "The Gilded Quill". Rosemary's love of the Medieval Manuscripts of the Medieval Ages has influenced her designs and use of color.

      Cost: $75, paid by check or Paypal (see details below)

      REGISTRATION: You must be a member both when you register and when the class is held. Pay by check or PayPal. No refunds.  


      Questions? Contact Alessandra Kawakubo at iepv.sfcworkshops@gmail.com.

      Enrollment is limited to current paid Society for Calligraphy members only. Your membership must be current at time of sign-up as well as when class is held. If your membership lapses, you become ineligible and your space will be filled from the waiting list. For prompt receipt of supply list and confirmation, your payment should arrive no later than two weeks before the workshop. Supply list will be provided within the week following receipt of your registration.

      To pay by check, Contact Alessandra Kawakubo at  iepv.sfcworkshops@gmail.com. Include your current name, address, phone number, and email with the check (s) in the envelope. Non-members, include a separate check for $42, made out to Society for Calligraphy, along with your membership form: https://societyforcalligraphy.org/resources/Site/Membership/Membership.pdf or contact Alessandra to process membership electronically. Limited to 20 participants.

      • January 21, 2024
      • 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM (PST)
      • Online via Zoom
      Register
      PRESENTER: Cora Pearl


      SPONSOR: South Los Angeles Chapter (Solar Nibs)

      COURSE DESCRIPTION:

      In this one-day workshop, appropriate for all levels of experience, you will learn to make hand drawn Lombardic Capital letters, how to decorate them, and how to paint them. By drawing these letters, you will learn to create consistency in letter weight and proportion through careful observation and practice. We will decorate these traditional letters in a modern way (as shown in student examples above). Skills that will be addressed include drawing letters, basic design, working with watercolors, and creating a color scheme.


      There will be a 1-hour lunch break during class. 

      This workshop will be recorded and available for a month. 

      Zoom invitation and handouts, if any, will be sent out a few days prior to workshop date. 


      SUPPLY LIST: 

      PDF link to supply list here --> Lombardic Capitals Supply List.pdf


      ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR: 

      The workshop will be taught by Cora Pearl, Portland lettering artist and teacher of lettering arts. Cora Pearl started studying calligraphy at age 11 and has been doing calligraphy and hand lettering ever since. She has a BA in Art and Art History from Oberlin College. Cora works as a full-time calligrapher and teacher of lettering arts. She teaches calligraphy and hand lettering in the art department at Portland Community College and teaches independent workshops, classes and private sessions, and year-long classes in design for lettering art. She has taught at several calligraphy conferences including Letters of Joy, IAMPETH, Letterfest, the International Calligraphy Conference, Letters California Style, and TypeCon. Cora also does calligraphy commissions in addition to her teaching. Cora is passionate about teaching and values a holistic approach to learning based on building trust and safety in the classroom environment whether in person or online. Cora has taught almost 2000 hours on Zoom since 2020.

      For more information about Cora or her work go to: www.corapearlcalligraphy.com


      REGISTRATION DETAILS:

      1) First, register by clicking the "REGISTER" button at the top left of this page.

      2) Then, make payment by PayPal or check. Workshop fee is $55


      To pay by check or if you have any questions, email sfc.solarnibs@gmail.com.

      Registration is for Society for Calligraphy members only. Your membership must be current at time of sign-up as well as when class is held. For membership, please go to: https://societyforcalligraphy.org/resources/Membership.pdf

      NO audio or video recording of any program, meeting, workshop or other SfC function permitted without prior consent of both guest artist and a representative of the Board of Governors. You must ask permission of the artist/ instructor to photograph any copyrighted materials, including demos. 

      • March 09, 2024
      • (PST)
      • March 24, 2024
      • (PDT)
      • 2 sessions
      • Online - Zoom


      Sponsored by San Diego SfC  

      Saturday and Sundays, March 9-10, 23-24  10am-12pm PDT

      $75     MEMBERS ONLY      SAVE THE DATE       Registration will open soon

      About the workshop: 

      „Letters act as practical and useful signs, but also as pure and inner melody.“ Wassily Kandinsky

      Pure form, the quality of the line and the ornamental potential of writing - this is

      what it´s all about in this class. We will play with letterform variations, experiment

      with layout-ideas and then finish it all up with a spark of gold.

      Basic alphabet will be the Antiqua-letterforms - even if you haven´t tried writing

      them yet, your eye is used to them. We will use them and play with them, transform

      them and create new compositions. Step-by-step through the creative process up to

      a series of works.

      We will incorporate gold, will learn about some glittering effects, highlighting

      certain areas and a very easy way of gilding. Let´s have fun!

      The workshop will be recorded. 

      Experience Level: Beginners through advanced.

      About Andrea: Andrea is a freelance calligrapher & book artist from Germany. She´s working on commissions on a wide field of sign-painting, lettering, logo-design and murals. In her free artwork, she loves to follow the historic paths of alphabets and enjoys expressive transformations into the contemporary. Her art is shown both nationally and worldwide and is part of private and public collections like the Berlin calligraphy collection, the Center of Book Arts, San Francisco & the Int. Museum for Cont. Calligraphy, Moscow. She´s a member of German societies ars scribendi and Schreibwerkstatt Klingspor Offenbach, CLAS fellow (Calligraphy & Lettering Arts Society), full member of LX (Letter Exchange) in London and member of Friends of Calligraphy, San Francisco.

      REGISTRATION: You must be a member both when you register and when the class is held. Pay by check or PayPal. No refunds unless your place can be filled from a wait list. You are not registered until you have confirmation from the workshop coordinator, Nan Anantharaman.

      Cost: $75, paid by check or Paypal (see details below)

      Questions? Contact Nan Anantharaman at sdworkshops2@societyforcalligraphy.org

      Enrollment is limited to current paid Society for Calligraphy members only. Your membership must be current at time of sign-up as well as when class is held. If your membership lapses, you become ineligible and your space will be filled from the waiting list. For prompt receipt of supply list and confirmation, your payment should arrive no later than two weeks before the workshop. Supply list will be provided within the week following receipt of your registration.

      To pay by check, Contact Kristi Darwick at  sdworkshops@societyforcalligraphy.org. Include your current name, address, phone number, and email with the check (s) in the envelope. Non-members, include a separate check for $42, made out to Society for Calligraphy, along with your membership form: https://societyforcalligraphy.org/resources/Site/Membership/Membership.pdf or contact Kristi to process membership electronically

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