Event Calendar

    • October 13, 2024
    • November 13, 2024
    • 4 sessions
    • Online - Zoom

    REGISTRATION CLOSED!



    Sponsored by 

    Sundays, October 13, 20, 27, 1-5pm, and Critique/Review session, Wednesday, Nov 13, 6pm-7pm Pacific time

    ABOUT  THE WORKSHOP: Good design, says artist Irene Au, is like a refrigerator—when it works no one notices, but when it doesn’t, it stinks. This workshop is designed to help artists of all skill levels who use letters and letterforms better understand composition and the elements and principles of design. You will come away with a better understanding of design essentials and some layout tips of special interest to lettering artists. The workshop will include many handouts, demos, and exercises to build your design skills. The three-session course will also include a review of work a couple weeks following the instruction to give you time to complete work. Details to Follow

    ABOUT MIKE: Mike Gold worked as a commercial lettering designer for over 35 years, mostly in the social expressions business. But his real passion is exploring the corridors of calligraphy that have been less traveled, the path where words and letters are design elements with which to play with line, shape and form, where creating a visual statement is more important than writing a readable text. In both his professional and personal art, Mike breaks traditional rules to create contemporary, non-traditional work.

    Mike has an M.A. in Visual Communications and has studied with many outstanding lettering and design masters over the years. Mike has taught around the country and at several international calligraphy conferences. His personal work has been featured in Letter Arts Review many times over the past 25-plus years. He has been a juror for the Letter Arts Review annual and his work is in many private collections, including the Berlin Calligraphy Archive. He is the author of Lines to Live By (available through John Neal, Bookseller), which is Mike's take on being a non-traditional calligrapher in the 21st century. 

    EXPERIENCE: Beginner to Advanced (Some lettering experience is helpful) All levels

    Workshop will be recorded and available for four months.

    Zoom invitation will be sent a couple days in advance.

    REGISTRATION:

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

    No refunds.

    Registrations will close on October 11, noon PST.

    Cost: $150, paid by check or Paypal (see details below).

    Once you have registered, you will be sent a confirmation email with the PayPal button to complete your registration. Please pay  within 24 hours to keep your spot or your registration will be cancelled. 

    To pay by check email Nan or Kristi, for mailing instructions, at SDWorkshopsTeam@societyforcalligraphy.org If you are paying by check, it should be made out to Society for Calligraphy.  Please send us the check number right away and make sure the check reaches us within a week. Include your current name, address, phone number, and email with the check (s) in the envelope.

    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.


    To join SfC if you are not a member (this is a members only workshop):

    https://societyforcalligraphy.org/Join-SfC

    Please select the San Diego Chapter on your membership form to receive early notifications of our upcoming San Diego workshops.

    Questions? Contact Nan Anantharaman: SDWorkshopsTeam@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. 

    • October 25, 2024
    • February 16, 2025
    • In-Person
    Registration is closed

    Call for entries: register your entry(s) here!


    ELIGIBILITY

    Participation is open to current SfC members only. All entries must be original works of art. Submissions are limited to two pieces for each member.

    Participation is open to current SfC members only. All entries must be original works of art. Submissions are limited to two pieces for each member.

    SPECIFICATIONS

    Artwork must be ready to hang, e.g. frame with picture wire and eyehooks. There is not a limitation on size of artwork. 3D pieces such as artists books are eligible and will be displayed in cases.

    FEES

    PLEASE REGISTER, via  button on this page.  (Read below if paying by check.)

    There is a participation fee of $15 for one piece and $25 for two pieces to help defray costs of art installation, reception, publications for the exhibit etc.

    20% of sales of artwork will go to the Maloof.

    If writing a check, email:  Caroline Arakaki: 

    exhibitsCA@societyforcalligraphy.org for mailing address. Make check to SfC, include on memo line: SFC Exhibit 2024

    Also, please attach this information to your piece that goes to Maloof. You can use the "tear-off" on the Call for Entries form: SfC '24Exhibit Call for Entries-8indd.pdf  and 20241007_Maloof Insurance Waiver Documents.pdf

    DELIVERY OF WORK: 

    Thursday, October 7-9, call for appointment

    Melanie Swezey-Cleaves, Assoc. Director

    Sam & Alfreda Maloof Foundation for Arts & Crafts

    5131 Carnelian Street, Alta Loma, CA 91701

    General Information: 909.980.0412; email: info@malooffoundation.org

    OPENING RECEPTION: 

    Saturday, October 26, 2024, from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

    EXHIBITION DATES

    October 25, 2024 through February 23, 2025 (Revised/extended dates from Maloof)

    Exhibit Days: Fridays - Saturdays

    Hours: Gallery Hours: 12-2:00pm

    RETRIEVAL OF ARTWORK: 

    Tuesday, February 24,25, & 26 2025, between the hours of 12-4pm (appointment required)

    Contact: Melanie Swezey-Cleaves, Assoc. Director,

    General Information: 909.980.0412, email: info@malooffoundation.org

    Exhibit Co-Chairs:

    Barbara Close: exhibitsBC@societyforcalligraphy.org

    Caroline Arakaki: exhibitsCA@societyforcalligraphy.org

    DEMONSTRATIONS AT OPENING RECEPTION AND THROUGHOUT THE EXHIBIT DURATION

    • November 01, 2024
    • 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Zoom - online
    Register

    Sponsored by 

    FRI, Nov 1, 2024,  6:30-8PM PST

    No charge for these Study Group Sessions. They are led by members, sharing what they have learned. They do not claim to be masters. Members and guests may register for any individual session--there is no requirement to attend prior sessions. The aim is to share knowledge with newbies and to provide a refresher for those with more experience.  Each individual session requires separate registration.

    The session will be led by Kristi Darwick. We plan to record this session. Kristi asks that you remind her!

    Agenda: 

    We'll embark on a long-term study of Sue Hufton's book, Step-by-Step Calligraphy. A member brought this book to Kristi's attention. Kristi had it on her shelf, having previously referenced it for italic. It has a great section on Romans and contains information we haven't seen in the past. For the coming year, we'll sprinkle in some David Jones forms, which have had a significant impact on the Bruges calligraphers. David Jones was inspired by the Roman lettering at the coliseum, so Kristi will search her photo albums for pictures from there. And, we'll pay attention to what Jurgen Vercaemst has done with Romans. AND we'll study another of Thomas Ingmire's pieces. These references could keep us busy for a very long time!

    Since Kristi is away on our usual October date and the month is filled with Beth Lee's class on Built-up Romans, we'll next meet in November.  

    Flexible Schedule for the evening:

    6:30 - 6:45 Announcements

    6:45 - 7:45 Review the structure of skeleton Roman Letters, with tips from Sue. We will build on what we did last session. (Sue has some great tips for spacing, as well--we'll save those for our December session.) We'll play with a few interesting letters and ligatures from Bruges calligraphers and talk about an optional project to put these to use.

    7:45 - 8:00 Opportunity for those who wish to share what they've completed during the session (and since our last session) and time for questions.

    SUPPLY LIST:

    graph paper or plain paper 

    Pencil/eraser

    Ruler

    Colored pencils (or markers)

    Optional: Step-by-Step Calligraphy, Susan Hufton   (A valuable reference for your personal library--Alibris and other sites have some great deals.)


    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 . . .

      • November 06, 2024
      • 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
      • In-Person
      • 1
      Register



      SPONSORED BY SFC'S SAN DIEGO CHAPTER

      IN-PERSON EVENT

      Wednesday, November 6, 2024 11:00am - 1:00pm (end time is approximate)

      No charge - members responsible for their own parking. Once full, we'll share a list of registrants for those who wish to arrange carpools.

      Registration is limited.

      ABOUT THE SERIES:  We will meet with Matthew Nye, Manager of the Rare Book Room.  He will give a presentation and a tour of the room and we’ll have time for Q&A.  There are scores of interesting books behind the main room that Matthew can share with us.  Let us know if there are types of books that you might want him to bring out.  Examples might be Medieval and illuminated manuscripts, fore edge painted books, miniature books and artists books.  

      Space is limited to just 10 so reserve your spot early. 

      Information on Rare Book Room

      https://www.sandiego.gov/public-library/central-library/special-collections/rare-book-room

      Parking:

      The garage is located at 315 Eleventh Ave, San Diego, CA 92101

      First two (2) hours free with validation for library users. Validation is available in the first floor lobby.  $1.25 for each additional 20 minutes or part of 20 minutes. $21 All Day Maximum. Only credit card payments are accepted.

      REGISTRATION: You must be a member both when you register and when the class is held.

      Non-members, here is information on how to join SfC: https://societyforcalligraphy.org/Join-SfC. We recommend you select up to two regional chapters, which provide extra perks at no extra charge. You may want to choose those that sponsor the workshops you enjoy.

      Enrollment is limited to10 students. 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. Registration will close when limit is reached on November 4. 

      Questions? Wendy Telford (see SfC directory) or Kristi Darwick at sdworkshops@societyforcalligraphy.org.

      • November 09, 2024
      • 9:30 AM
      • November 10, 2024
      • 4:30 PM
      • IN-PERSON, California Center for the Arts, Escondido
      • 9
      Register

      Presenter: Veronica Phillips


      Sponsored by 

      Saturday & Sunday, November 9-10, 2024, 9:30-4:30pm
      California Center for the Arts, Escondido - IN-PERSON

      $120  MEMBERS ONLY

      ABOUT THE WORKSHOP: Join us for a journey into creativity, introspection, hand lettering and play.  We will start with two full sheets of Arches Text Wove and will create spaces and areas to design our own unique art.

      To begin, we will review and warm up with Casual Romans and variations. Playing with variations of our own handwriting and favorite calligraphic hands will be explored.

      Prompts will be offered to provide some introspection and contemplation. We will also use poetry, quotes and your own personal journaling. We will continue with a variety of art techniques, color play, and design. Collage, mask making, rubber stamps, small gel plate, watercolors, stencils, washi tape, masking and more will be techniques for our class.

      The final step on this journey will be bookbinding. We will tear down our colorful sheets and sew the books with  a unique binding technique.

      This is a fast paced, fun and playful class. It will be a doorway for you to continue in your book at anytime in your art practice.  Beginners and experts alike are welcome. 

      The supply list will be sent immediately upon registration. Directions and other logistical information will be also be sent about four weeks in advance. Handouts will be provided at the workshop. 

      ABOUT VERONICA: I began my Calligraphy journey in the late 80's.  I was fortunate to study with Reggie Ezell year long class program and then three semesters with Tim Botts.  My true love has always been Roman Letters.  Studying with Peter Thornton has given me the discipline and creative permission to explore this art form for many years.
           
      In addition to Calligraphy, I do enjoy bookbinding and all sorts of mixed media play.  I am now retired and able to enjoy the time and freedom it offers. I live in the Arizona desert and am a member of The Calligraphic Society of Arizona.

      Another Example: Uncut, unbound page spreads from our friend Joyce in Gilbert, AZ:


      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.  (To become a member: https://societyforcalligraphy.org/Join-SfC)
          
      No refunds unless your space can be filled from the waitlist. 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.

      After completing the first step of registration, an automatic email will be sent with a PayPal button, plus instructions, should you prefer to pay by check.  If you don't receive that email within a few minutes, please check your spam folder.  If you don't find it there, please contact Kristi.

      Questions? E-mail Kristi Darwick at sdworkshops@societyforcalligraphy.org 

      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.

      • November 12, 2024
      • 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
      • Zoom Online
      Register

      Going Around in Circles -Introduction to Celtic Knotwork in the Round


      Instructor: Nancy Hays Hills

      This workshop is sponsored by the San Fernando Valley Regional

      Many of us have spent happy hours doodling Celtic knots in the margins of notebooks, filling squares and rectangles with knot patterns, and perhaps even have gone on to incorporate these designs into pieces of art. For those of you with some experience in drawing knots and who have an itch to take things a little further, this class will show how to begin to place knotwork in a circle. In this three and a half hour class we will learn the basics: how to draw concentric circles and divide them into sections to create the knot work dot grid, how to weave a basic knot, and how to vary the pattern for more interesting designs. There will be handouts to get you started, but we’ll be making our own circles from scratch. We’ll be working mostly in pencil – and we’ll be doing a lot of erasing as we go!

      Workshop Fee: $30.00

      This workshop is open to all SfC members. If you are not a member and wish to take this workshop please follow the directions on the home page to become a member and then you can register for the workshop.

      This workshop will be recorded and the recording will be available for viewing until 31 December, 2024.

      Materials list:

      A few sheets of letter-size graph paper – any grid size will do.

      A compass fitted with a pencil lead

      Protractor

      Ruler

      Pencil and sharpener, or mechanical pencil

      Eraser

      Pen or thin marker for inking in lines

      The workshop via Zoom is for a total of four hours;   3.5 hours of instructional content and a 30 minute break.

      The zoom link and handouts will be sent out a few days before the workshop.

      Any questions about this workshop, please email Carrie Imai carrie@carriedesigns.com


      Nancy Hays Hills is an artist and Episcopal deacon living in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She began drawing as soon as she could hold a crayon, and was lucky enough to parents who encouraged their shy child to express herself on paper – especially her father, who would amuse her by drawing cartoons, sometimes in ballpoint pen on the bottoms of her feet! She took her first calligraphy course at age 17, and has incorporated lettering in her art ever since. She combines art and ministry by sending one-of-a-kind cards and envelopes to people in her parish, and leading mini creative classes over Zoom. Her artwork has been featured in Bound & Lettered, Alphabet, and the latest Speedball Textbook.

      • November 15, 2024
      • 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
      • Online via Zoom
      Register
      PRESENTER: Barbara Close


      SPONSOR: South Los Angeles Chapter (Solar Nibs)


      COURSE DESCRIPTION:


      In this workshop, we will be painting & collaging small treasures to wear as jewelry art. Some call these Amulets. What is an Amulet? It is an object which has “magical, intrinsic powers” to give protection to its wearer - by absorbing any of negative

      energies and works like a self-charging solar battery. These can also be tiny, decorated

      books to wear. It is said that Amulets prevent colds, bring money and give you general

      good luck. Enjoy your Amulet!


      This workshop will be recorded and available for a month. 


      NOTE THE DATE CHANGE. THE WORKSHOP IS NOW ON FRIDAY EVENING AT 6PM PST.


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


      SUPPLY LIST: 

      • 1-2 pieces 8.5” x 5.5” (2 half sheets) cardstock - black or other dark colors
      • 90# watercolor paper - same size as above
      • small pieces of decorative papers to collage 
      • chords or 1/8” ribbon to create necklace
      • jewelry pieces
      • glue or glue stick
      • needle with long, narrow, large eye
      • watercolors and/or acrylics
      • small paintbrush - #2, 4 or 6
      • water container
      • paper towels
      • metalic paints (optional)
      • Pigma Micron (02, 05)
      • any very small collage pieces you’ve been saving
      • x-acto knife & cutting mat
      • metal ruler
      Optional: 
      • beads
      • diamond glaze or decoupage

        ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR: 

        Barbara is an internationally known calligrapher/artist and teaches in southern California, across the US and Canada. She thoroughly loves teaching and sharing with students. She also teaches online global classes through Zoom and loves the idea of reaching so many people. Her work includes a wide variety of lettering styles and mixed media applications. She has exhibited her work across the country as well as in many private collections. Her work has creative passion while showing the exhilaration of discovery in playful experimentations with skillful execution. Barbara has taught at several International Lettering and IAMPETH Conferences. She has designed the logo for Somerset Studio Magazine and the Calligraphy Collection font cartridge for Cricut. She has also designed several greeting cards for Marcel Schurman, now Papyrus.


        REGISTRATION DETAILS:

        1) First, register by clicking the "REGISTER" button at the top left of this page2) Then, make payment by PayPal or check. Workshop fee is $15

        Your registration is complete ONLY after completing the above TWO steps. 

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

        Please read all details. No refunds will be issued. 

        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. 

        • November 23, 2024
        • 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
        • IN-PERSON San Dimas area TBA and Zoom-Online
        Register

        Presenter: Cindy Jones Lantier


        Program sponsored by Inland Empire Society for Calligraphy

        No charge for this hybrid ( In-person and On-line)  Outreach program.

        SATURDAY,  NOVEMBER 23, 10:30am - 1:30pm (PST)

        We're aiming to have more of an in-person presence, in addition to maintaining our robust online schedule. Locals are welcome to join us at the San Dimas Library to spread out with our project and enjoy each other's company as Cindy demonstrates. We'll have a sewing machine and some spare paints to share.  

        San Dimas Library, 145 N Walnut Ave San Dimas, CA 91773

        ABOUT THIS PROGRAM: Receiving personal mail is such a treat in these days of email and text messages. We will make several postcards from a variety of mixed-media supplies in a veryfreeform style. You absolutely do not need to have mixed-media experience to create a variety of striking postcards; Cindy will take us through the process every step of the way. You will learn a set of techniques that you can use over and over, while creating sets of postcards that each look different. Sending original artwork as a postcard is such a surprise for the recipient. I know they’ll love them!

        These postcards will meet the US Postal Services regulations for postcards that can be sent without envelopes. Like commercial postcards, there’s space on the back for a short message,as well as an address. These postcards have successfully made their way to Canada, too.

        Note from Kristi: although the sample cards don't show calligraphy being incorporated, I challenge participants to do that, once Cindy demonstrates the process. Members will be invited to participate in a mail exchange.

        Supply list: 20241123_Supply List for Postcards Class.pdf

        Skills required: all levels.

        Recording will be available for two months after the program.

        ABOUT CINDY:  Cindy Jones Lantier is a long-time mixed-media artist, having started her art adventure about 20 years ago. In that time, she has taught classes using a variety of techniques, from ATC making to gel printing to postcard making. Cindy also enjoys bookbindingand has been a successful soap maker and teacher.

        Cindy lives in Highland, California with her husband and cats. She is a budding calligrapher, vice-president of the Inland Empire Chapter,  and its  newsletter editor.

        Membership not required for this free Outreach program. We welcome non-SfC-members to our Outreach programs --your opportunity to get acquainted with us. Members feel free to invite your friends!

        Questions? E-mail Adela Reyes and Kristi Darwick at IEWorkshopsTeam@societyforcalligraphy.org 

        Questions? Contact Adela Reyes and Kristi Darwick, Program coordinators

        NO audio or video recording of any program, meeting, workshop or other SfC function permitted consent of both guest artist and the workshop coordinator. 

        • January 05, 2025
        • January 12, 2025
        • 2 sessions
        • ZOOM - Online
        Register

        PRETTY PAISLEY LETTERS  with Cecilia Boschi

        This SfC sponsored workshop will take place online with Zoom:  Sunday, January 5 & Sunday, January 12, 2025 from 9:00am - 11:30am, Pacific US Time,  for both sessions.

        WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION:

        In this short workshop, we will learn about the interesting design possibilities offered by a type of paisley decoration that was used in the 16th and 17th century. 

        These decorating elements, that look like a pattern, but are not, are particularly suitable to accompany the elegance of the magnificent Roman capitals used for monograms and drop caps at the beginning of a sentence or line.

        We will observe the shapes used originally and make them contemporary by drawing them with pointed nibs, tempera, watercolors and metallic pigments.

        Session 1 will be dedicated to the basic elements, shapes and to learning the general rules of a paisley design around a letter, compositions for separators or frames. In Session 2 we will build a paisley design together and go through troubleshooting, tips and tricks of paisley designs.

        Workshop Fee:  $55.00 -  no refunds.

        A zoom invitation/link will be sent a few days before the start of the workshop.


        Cecilia Boschi  lives in Italy; she graduated in foreign languages but has always held a special interest for visual arts. She started her calligraphy journey in 2013 specifically developing her eye for pointed pen styles. She has been a member of IAMPETH for several years and was awarded the IAMPETH Certificate of Proficiency in Engrossers (part of the new Master Penman Program) in April 2018 . She was one of the artists invited to do a demo at the 2022 IAMPETH Virtual Conference with Pointed Pen Roman Capitals. She runs classes and teaches private lessons for several calligraphic styles. Cecilia is the founder at CeciliaB Calligraphy offering her clients wedding and event calligraphy.

        Find Cecilia online at Cecilia B Calligraphy and Instagram


        WORKSHOP SUPPLY LIST:

        If you wish to work along with the Cecilia, please have the following with you:

        - Layout / cartridge / Fabriano Accademia or your favourite paper (A4 size will be fine for pencil drafts, smaller sized paper to ink your final work)

        - H pencil, sharpener, rubber

        - Ruler (10cm or longer)

        - Pen holder

        - Pointed nib (medium flexible pointed nib, avoid the Gillott303-Hunt101-Principal nibs for this class - crown nibs work best)

        - Either ink or diluted gouache / watercolour paint (if you’re using a fountain pen ink, please be sure to add a few drops of gum arabic to make it flow slowly off your nib)

        - Round, square or other shaped flat templates to create a design around your letter

        If you are going to use thin / lightweight paper such as layout, then you can use the sample letters/designs provided with the handout.  If not – it will save time to have a letter or two in Roman Capitals penciled, not taller than 1.5in (about 3cm) ready for session 2.


        Both sessions of this workshop will be recorded and the recording will be available until March 5, 2025.

        This workshop is open to all SfC members. If you are not a member and wish to take this workshop please follow the directions on the SfC home page or click on the link below to become a member and then you can register for the workshop. Your workshop registration will not be final unless you are a fully paid SfC member.

        https://societyforcalligraphy.org/Join-SfC

        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. 

        • January 08, 2025
        • February 26, 2025
        • 8 sessions
        • Zoom Online
        • 0
        Join waitlist



        SPONSORED BY SFC'S INLAND EMPIRE CHAPTER

        8 weeknight sessions with Barbara Close

        $85 - this discounted rate is a gift to our members. No refunds.

        Wednesdays, January 8, 15, 22, 29 and February 5, 12, 19, 26, 2025, from 6:30 to 8:30 PM (PST).

        WORKSHOP IS FULL. WAITLIST IS OPEN

        ABOUT THE SERIES:  We will be starting our workshop on Roman Studies with a serious look at the proportions of these beautiful majuscules. These letters have been immortalized by many throughout the ages and are considered one of the most important styles to master.

        Once this is understood, then we can start to “break some rules” and use them as our building blocks to develop further patterns such as squaring off Monoline tips and trying pointed pen nibs for great textures. We’ll have several exercises to explore for some exciting page designs.

        Level: Beginner/Intermediate

        We will make Padlet available for sharing work for critique, as well as with fellow students.  Recordings will be available for two months after the close of the series. 


               Barbara's Color Bands                                  Student Work - Pastels


        ABOUT BARBARA:  Barbara is an internationally known calligrapher/artist and teaches in southern California, across the US and Canada. She thoroughly loves teaching and sharing with students. She also teaches online global classes through Zoom and loves the idea of reaching so many people. Her work includes a wide variety of lettering styles and mixed media applications. She has exhibited her work across the country as well as in many private collections. Her work has creative passion while showing the exhilaration of discovery in playful experimentations with skillful execution. Barbara has taught at several International Lettering and IAMPETH Conferences. She has designed the logo for Somerset Studio Magazine and the Calligraphy Collection font cartridge for Cricut. She has also designed several greeting cards for Marcel Schurman, now Papyrus.

        www.barbclose.com

        barbara.close -FB & IG

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

        COMPLETED REGISTRATION REQUIRES 2 STEPS:

        1. FIRST PRESS THE REGISTER BUTTON. 

        2. Second,  make a payment of $85 via PayPal or check.  Please do this as soon as possible to avoid cancellation of your spot in the workshop.

        Once you have pressed the Registration button, you will be sent an automated confirmation message with the PayPal link to complete your registration. information will be included for those who prefer to  pay via check.

        Non-members, here is information on how to join SfC: https://societyforcalligraphy.org/Join-SfC. We recommend you select up to two regional chapters, which provide extra perks at no extra charge. You may want to choose those that sponsor the workshops you enjoy.

        Enrollment is limited to 25 students. 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. Registration will close when class is full or on January 6.  No refunds.

        Questions? Kristi Darwick at sdworkshops@societyforcalligraphy.org.

        • January 11, 2025
        • March 08, 2025
        • 3 sessions
        • Online - Zoom
        Join waitlist

        REGISTRATION FULL, WAITLIST AVAILABLE


        Copperplate - A Systematic Approach with Jodi Denning




        Sponsored by San Diego SfC  

        Saturdays: January 11 & February 22,2025 at 9:00 AM to 2:10 PM (Pacific Time)

        Review on March 8, 2025 at 9:00 AM to 10.30AM (Pacific Time)

        $25     MEMBERS ONLY

        Due to the way our computer system works, registrations not immediately followed with payment will be cancelled. Also we cannot accept registrations after noon on Thursday, January 9, 2025.


        About the Workshop:

        Copperplate Minuscules – A Systematic Approach

        This class will help students develop a foundation in the fundamentals of the Copperplate style of pointed pen script. The class will begin with a brief introduction to using a pointed pen, and a time for questions for students unfamiliar with the pointed pen. Participants will learn the structure of the basic strokes for the minuscules of this beautiful script, and then use those basic strokes to form the various related groups of minuscule letters. Detailed practice worksheets will be provided in PDF format.

        Copperplate Majuscules – A Systematic Approach

        This class is a continuation of the Copperplate Minuscules class, exploring the basic strokes and structure of the majuscules of the script. Basic familiarity with pointed pen and with the Copperplate minuscule alphabet is required before taking this class. Detailed practice worksheets will be provided in PDF format.

        The workshop will be recorded and available for two months.


        Recommended Experience: Beginners to advanced

        About Jodi:

        With no artistic background, Jodi jumped into calligraphy in late 2016 with a serious desire to learn pointed pen calligraphy, and no clue as to how to get started. After unsuccessfully trying to find local classes or resources, she began navigating the many challenges of learning calligraphy on her own. A couple years later she pursued “correspondence course” instruction from calligrapher Bill Kemp. As online courses began to be available, she continued to study, learn, and develop her traditional Copperplate/Engrosser’s Script style calligraphy.

        Jodi’s professional career in software engineering gave her a natural orientation toward detail. Her lifelong passion for training horses and teaching riding skills gave her an understanding of how to break complex skills down into “bite-sized” pieces for a less intimidating learning experience, as well as a focus on self-assessment as a tool to develop increased skill refinement which she now brings to her calligraphy instruction.

        REGISTRATION:

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

        Pay by check or PayPal. No refunds.

        Cost: $25, paid by check or Paypal (see details below)

        A COMPLETED REGISTRATION REQUIRES 2 STEPS:

        1. FIRST REGISTER

        2. Second, Make a payment of $25 via PayPal or check. 

        Once you have registered, you will be sent a confirmation email with the PayPal button to complete your registration. Please pay  within 24 hours to keep your spot or your registration will be cancelled. 

        To pay by check email Kristi, for instructions, at SDWorkshopsTeam@societyforcalligraphy.org 

        Include your current name, address, phone number, and email with the check (s) in the envelope.

        If you are paying by check please send us the check number right away and make sure the check reaches us within a week. 

        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.


        To join SfC if you are not a member (this is a members only workshop):

        https://societyforcalligraphy.org/Join-SfC

        Please select the San Diego Chapter on your membership form to receive early notifications of our upcoming Inland Empire workshops.

        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.

        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. 

        Questions? Contact Nan Anantharaman & Kristi Darwick at SDWorkshopsTeam@societyforcalligraphy.org

        • March 04, 2025

        Visigothic Versals


        6 week. Sessions during March-April

        Dates/times/details to be announced and are subject to change. 

        Sponsored by the San Diego chapter



        • May 08, 2025
        • 6:30 PM
        • May 15, 2025
        • 8:30 PM
        • Zoom Online
        • 20

        REGISTRATION WILL OPEN SOON!





        SPONSORED BY SFC'S INLAND EMPIRE CHAPTER

        2 Thursday evening sessions with Cheryl Jacobsen.  6:30 to 8:30 PM (PST). 

        $x  No refunds.

        ABOUT THE WORKSHOP:  A blackletter hand like Textura prides itself on its upright demeanor and slow, steady movement, but Gothic Cursive is more laid back (literally), fast and free flowing. We will talk about various historical and modern examples, then get step by step instruction and feedback on the Gothic Cursive Cheryl has developed over time. Join her in this workshop to learn this fun and floridly expressive hand.

        Experience level: Basic knowledge of pen angle pen use needed but any level welcome.

        We will make Padlet available for sharing work for critique, as well as with fellow students.  Recordings will be available for three months after the close of the series. 


        ABOUT CHERYL:  Cheryl Jacobsen is a calligrapher and an assemblage artist. She is an adjunct assistant professor at the University of Iowa’s Center for the Book where she teaches a variety of classes including a history of western letterforms, and several in modern calligraphic hands. She was a visiting faculty member for the 2015 NEH Summer seminar The Materiality of Medieval Manuscripts: Interpretation through Production and is the author of “A Modern Scribes Views Scribes of the past” in Scraped, Stroked, and Bound: Materially Engaged Readings of Medieval manuscripts. She runs a freelance studio creating manuscript books, commercial lettering, documents, calligraphic and assemblage art. You can see some of her work at: Cheryljacobsen.com  


        REGISTRATION WILL OPEN SOON:

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

        COMPLETED REGISTRATION REQUIRES 2 STEPS:

        1. FIRST PRESS THE REGISTER BUTTON. 

        2. Second,  make a payment of $x via PayPal or check.  Please do this as soon as possible to avoid cancellation of your spot in the workshop.

        Once you have pressed the Registration button, you will be sent an automated confirmation message with the PayPal link to complete your registration. information will be included for those who prefer to  pay via check.

        Non-members, here is information on how to join SfC: https://societyforcalligraphy.org/Join-SfC. We recommend you select up to two regional chapters, which provide extra perks at no extra charge. You may want to choose those that sponsor the workshops you enjoy.

        Enrollment is limited to 20 students. 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. Registration will close when class is full or on May 6.  No refunds.

        Questions? Kristi Darwick at sdworkshops@societyforcalligraphy.org.

        • June 14, 2025
        • June 15, 2025
        • 2 sessions
        • In-Person TBA
        BOOKBINDING with Erin Fletcher of Herringbone Bindery

        Sponsored by the Society for Calligraphy - Registration Opening Soon!


        Erin Fletcher is the owner of Herringbone Bindery located in Austin, Texas. She crafts one-of-a-kind fine bindings and small editions for various clients and institutions. Her work is regularly exhibited throughout the US and abroad and is held in public and private collections. She first discovered a love for bookbinding while studying at the North Bennet Street School in Boston where she graduated in 2012. She regularly teaches book arts workshops online and at venues throughout the United States.


        Join us for this fabulous in-person bookbinding experience with Erin.

        The workshop will take place on Saturday June 14 and Sunday June 15, 2025,

        from 10am - 4:30pm with an hour break for lunch.

        Make a weekend retreat out of this event and stay Saturday evening at a local hotel.


        Secret Belgian Binding – Two Ways

        Description:

        This workshop will explore the Secret Belgian structure by crafting it two different ways.

        This simple binding is easy to construct and can be modified in a variety of ways. The

        binding opens flat and is perfect for thin, lightweight text blocks. During this workshop

        students will use techniques developed by Anne Goy to make a basic version along with

        a ‘top secret’ version which will build upon these foundational steps. This workshop is

        suitable for students with any level of bookbinding skill including beginners.


        A Pair of Crossed Structure Bindings

        Description:

        The Crossed Structure gets its name from the interlacing that occurs across the spine to

        bring the covers together. These modern bindings are rooted in techniques found in

        medieval structures and were created by Carmencho Arregui. Although there are several

        variations on the Crossed Structure, we will explore just two in this workshop. Beginning

        with the Basic, students will learn the technique for sewing and how to interlace the

        covers. The second model has a less obvious construction at the spine and is aptly

        referred to as Hidden. This workshop is suitable for students with any level of

        bookbinding skill including beginners.


        Workshop Fee: $120.00

        Workshop Kits: Secret Belgian $10.00 and Crossed Structure $15.00; this additional $25.00 will be paid directly to Erin at the start of the workshop.

        Learn more about Erin at www.herringbonebindery.com


        This workshop is open to all SfC members. If you are not a member and wish to take this workshop please follow the directions on the SfC home page or click on the link below to become a member and then you can register for the workshop. Your workshop registration will not be final unless you are a fully paid SfC member.

        https://societyforcalligraphy.org/Join-SfC

        • August 23, 2025
        • August 30, 2025
        • 2 sessions
        • Online - Zoom

        PRESENTER: SUZIE BERINGER - SAVE THE DATE! More details to follow


        Sponsored by 

        Saturday and Sunday, August 23-24, 2025 9:30 PM-4:30 PM (PDT), plus a review session on Saturday, August 30, 9:30-12:30


        ABOUT SUZIE: Suzie Beringer is a lettering artist who makes her home in the Pacific Northwest. With a degree in commercial art with a life-time passion for calligraphy, she is constantly exploring new possibilities and pushing herself creatively. Her work has been published in Letter Arts Review as well as other publications. As a teacher she loves to share her passion for mark making and design with others. As an artist Suzie loves the challenge and discovery that lettering on different surfaces brings. It has been said, that if something around her doesn't move quickly enough it may end up with letters on it!

        You can see more of her work on Instagram: penstrokedesignstudio

        MORE DETAILS TO FOLLOW!

        • September 27, 2025
        • 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
        • Zoom - online

        SAVE THE DATE! More details to follow



        Sponsored by 

        Roman capitals with variations - Saturday, September 27, 2025   9:30am-12:30pm (Pacific Time)


        Details to follow

        • October 25, 2025
        • 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
        • Zoom - online

        SAVE THE DATE! More details to follow




        Sponsored by 

        Saturday, October 25, 2025  9:30am-12:30pm (Pacific Time) 


        Details to follow


        • November 22, 2025
        • 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
        • Zoom - online

        SAVE THE DATE! More details to follow




        Sponsored by 

        Saturday, November 22, 2025  9:30am-12:30pm (Pacific Time) 


        Details to follow

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