Event Calendar

    • October 25, 2024
    • February 16, 2025
    • In-Person

    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

    • January 03, 2025
    • 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Zoom - online
    Register

    Sponsored by 

    FRI, Jan 3, 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!

    Kristi's project draft - letters to be thickened:

    Agenda:   

    Topic: since we're referencing Susan Hufton's book, Step-by-Step Calligraphy, we'll go through broad edge-written Romans. This is a helpful pre-cursor to drawn Romans, which is one option for our year-long project.  We'll also play with these as an early draft for our projects.

    Flexible Schedule for the evening:

    6:30 - 6:45 Announcements. Participants are invited to share any work they've done since last session, including their progress on our current projects.

    6:45 - 7:45 Kristi - demo pen-written Romans. 

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

    SUPPLY LIST:

    • graph or plain paper 
    • Broad-edged pen and favorite ink (walnut, sumi, Pelican 4001,  gouache, etc.)
    • Pencil & eraser
    • Ruler                                                                                                                                                       

    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 . . .

      • 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.

      Please remember that all SfC events are organized by volunteers. Please respect their time and efforts in organizing these events.

      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



      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 NOW CLOSED

      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. (So many wanted in that Barbara has agreed to admit more students--we've cut registration off at about 42.) 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

      • January 29, 2025
      • Recording


      • March 04, 2025
      • April 08, 2025
      • 6 sessions
      • Online - Zoom
      • 0
      Registration is closed

      Instructor: Risa Gettler

      Sponsored by the San Diego chapter 

      6 TUESDAY EVENINGS, MARCH 4, 11, 18, 25 and APRIL 1, 8, 6:30-8:30 PM (Pacific time).   $100

            

      ABOUT THE WORKSHOP:  VISIGOTHIC VERSALS are the distinctive and exclusive writing style of early medieval Spain and the foundation hand for our class.

      Starting with the Visigothic alphabet, and all of its many letter options, we move to incorporating the famous and popular ligatures. Throughout the course there are weekly slide presentations, videos and music. Step-by-step we refine our work with these intricate letterforms and design choices via the aid of demonstrations, techniques and examples.

           Your time spent in calligraphic study, letter rhythms, color. space and artistic judgment will bring you joy and pleasure in writing Visigothic Versals.

      THIS IS AN INTERMEDIATE TO ADVANCED CLASS. YOU MUST BE FAMILIAR WITH FOUNDATIONAL ROMAN AND KNOWLEDGEABLE ABOUT THE LETTER-FORMS, UNCIAL IS HELPFUL,  SPACING IS ESSENTIAL IN SUCCESSFULLY EXECUTING VISIGOTHIC VERSALS--SPACIAL ACUMEN  WILL BE DEVELOPED DURING CLASS. 
      Note from Kristi: Risa does insist that participants keep up with the assignments. This is not a class for those who simply wish to watch. Risa generously meets one-on-one with the participants, as needed. You'll be very happy with what you produce!

      Please check with Kristi regarding any questions about this: sdworkshopsteam@societyforcalligraphy.org

      Recording will be available for two months.

      ABOUT RISA and her Visigothic Versals: I've been traveling the Calligraphic Highway most of my adult life. I've taught Visigothic Versals at international calligraphy conferences, universities, museums, calligraphy study groups and guilds plus a long list of calligraphic accolades. But what I think is important for you to know about is my passion for and study of Visigothic Versals. I fell in love and I mean head-over-heals in love with Visigothic Versals the moment I laid eyes on them; traveled to Spain and took calligraphy classes with amazing and generous letter artists; returned to USA and have spent the last 22 years in the solitude of my scriptorium pouring over the Spanish Beato manuscripts with the translations and tutelage of Visigothic scholar, Dr Ainoa Castro. My enthusiasm is so great for these intriguing and intricate letterforms that I teach Visigothic Versals exclusively. My interest and curiosity for Visigothic Versals has taken me to Princeton's Spanish Art Department and NYC to see the Morgan Beatus. Yes! America owns one of Spain’s national treasures!  https://www.themorgan.org/manuscript/110807

      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 $100 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 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 18 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 March 2.  No refunds unless spot can be filled.

      Questions: Contact Kristi Darwick, sdworkshopsteam@societyforcalligraphy.org. (Backup: Dr Nan) 

      • May 02, 2025
      • June 13, 2025
      • 4 sessions
      • Online - Zoom

      SAVE THE DATE! More details to follow



      Sponsored by 

      Fridays, May 2, 16, 30 and June 13, 2025, from 06:30 PM to 08:30 PM (Pacific Time).

      ABOUT  THE WORKSHOP: Details to Follow

      ABOUT HOANG: 

      Details to Follow


      EXPERIENCE: Details to Follow

      Workshop will be recorded and available for xx 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 April 29, noon PST.

      Cost: $xx, 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. 

      • May 08, 2025
      • June 05, 2025
      • 3 sessions
      • Zoom Online
      • 20

      REGISTRATION WILL OPEN VERY SOON!





      SPONSORED BY SFC'S INLAND EMPIRE CHAPTER

      3  Thursday evening sessions with Cheryl Jacobsen, May 8 & 15 and June 5, 2025.  6:30 to 8:30 PM (PST). 

       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 International Printing Museum-Torrance/Carson
      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.

      Please note that this event does fall on Father's Day.


      Location: International Printing Museum - Torrance/Carson

      315 W. Torrance Blvd., Carson, CA 90745

       

      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

      • June 28, 2025
      • July 12, 2025
      • 3 sessions
      • Online - Zoom

      Presenter: Yukimi Annand

      Sponsored by San Diego SfC  

      SAVE THE DATES! More information to follow

      ABOUT THE WORKSHOP: I am interested in any “forms" I see surrounding me. As a calligrapher I have been experimenting to create letterforms based on the forms I capture from the surroundings and play with them by writing text. The Roman alphabet is basically designed with a geometric system and the letter O is the mother form for developing a set of 26 letters.

      In this workshop, we will start by making variations of letter O. We will get ideas from existing letterforms including historical and contemporary forms, ancient sine language, man-made architecture, natural forms and abstract paintings.  We will consider the meaning of the text and the form of O to create unique alphabets. Then we will work on lines that are made by writing text from legible to abstract. As our final products, we will construct accordion books with the lines we created and collaged colorful shape elements which relate the form of O.

      • August 23, 2025
      • August 30, 2025
      • 3 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 

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    December 06, 2024 Romans Study Group (Member-led)
    November 24, 2024 Holiday Flourishes with Jane Shibata
    November 23, 2024 Going Postal: Mixed-Media Postcards - IN-PERSON & ONLINE
    November 15, 2024 Wearable Jewelry: Amulets
    November 12, 2024 Going Around in Circles with Nancy Hays Hills
    November 09, 2024 Mostly Romans: A Playful Journey of Design--Creating in Color - IN-PERSON
    November 06, 2024 Visit San Diego Central Library Rare Book Room (in-person)
    November 01, 2024 Romans Study Group (Member-led)
    October 26, 2024 Exhibit Reception
    October 19, 2024 My Magical Journey to Walt Disney Imagineering
    October 13, 2024 Composition for Calligraphers with Mike Gold
    October 03, 2024 BUILT-UP CAPITALS with Beth Lee
    September 29, 2024 The Lettering Studio: Creating Your Own Space
    September 28, 2024 The Echoes of Envelopes
    September 25, 2024 Carrioka & Other Dances with Carrie Imai
    September 15, 2024 Appetizer Potluck for SGVRG
    September 08, 2024 Drawn and Built-Up Minuscule - Study of Works by Hermann Kilian
    September 06, 2024 Romans Study Group (Member-led)
    August 24, 2024 Innovative & Inspiring: Contemporary Greeting Card Design
    August 17, 2024 Decorative Lettering
    July 28, 2024 50th Anniversary Gala Celebration
    July 20, 2024 Stunt Roman Capitals
    June 08, 2024 A Clothesline Show and Tell!
    June 08, 2024 Blossoms and Quill: A Journey in Watercolor and Words with Shreya Verma
    June 07, 2024 Romans Study Group (Member-led)
    June 02, 2024 Annual General Meeting (AGM)
    May 23, 2024 Tune Up Your Italic with Sue Greenseth
    May 23, 2024 2024 Annual Spring Retreat
    May 05, 2024 Mastering Markers
    May 03, 2024 Romans Study Group (Member-led)
    May 02, 2024 THE CALLIGRAPHER’S PROCESS From conception to completion
    April 27, 2024 Personalized Cards for Mothers and Others
    April 20, 2024 Stunt Roman
    April 13, 2024 Gothicized Italic with Nina Tran
    March 29, 2024 Romans Study Group (Member-led)
    March 09, 2024 Calligraphy Rhythm & a Spark of Gold! with Andrea Wunderlich
    March 08, 2024 Romans Study Group (Member-led)
    February 24, 2024 FRAKTURA with Viktor Kams
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    February 18, 2024 Letters California Style: Open-Classroom Tour
    February 11, 2024 Those Blooming Envelopes! with Violet Smythe
    February 02, 2024 Romans Study Group (Member-led)
    January 21, 2024 Decorated Lombardic Capitals
    January 19, 2024 Let's Make Finished Pieces - Study Group
    January 13, 2024 The Gilded, Painted Letter and More with Rosemary Buczek
    January 05, 2024 Dancing Petals: Painting the Charm of Loose Watercolor Roses
    November 19, 2023 The Lettering Studio with DeAnn Singh
    November 17, 2023 Let's Make Finished Pieces - Study Group
    November 17, 2023 Wet on Wet Watercolor Cats
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    November 09, 2023 GREETING CARDS with Roxanne Glaser
    November 05, 2023 Parallel Pen Flourishes with Jane Shibata
    November 03, 2023 Romans Study Group (Member-led)
    October 28, 2023 Learn New Techniques for Cards & Envelopes
    October 24, 2023 AMONGST THE BLOOMS with Connie Furgason
    October 20, 2023 Let's Make Finished Pieces - Study Group
    October 07, 2023 Neuland and Embossing with Sue Greenseth
    October 06, 2023 Romans Study Group (Member-led)
    October 02, 2023 Captivating Color: Choosing, Mixing, and Using Watercolor for Calligraphy
    September 23, 2023 Inland Empire Meetup
    September 23, 2023 BAMBOOZLED: Everything Bamboo IN-PERSON WORKSHOP
    September 22, 2023 Line Shape Form - Reception - San Diego SfC Virtual Exhibit
    September 17, 2023 Sgraffito - Scratching through Gold
    September 16, 2023 MODERN + MEDIEVAL: Playing with motifs with Sharyn Sowell
    September 15, 2023 Let's Make Finished Pieces - Study Group
    September 05, 2023 Meetup at Claudia's Studio - Old Town San Diego
    September 01, 2023 Romans Study Group (Member-led)
    August 20, 2023 Tiny Treasures with Barbara Close
    August 19, 2023 Gelli-Printing with Printers' Inks (MEMBERS-ONLY)
    August 15, 2023 Ben Shahn-ish with Beth Lee
    August 12, 2023 More Fables and Flowers with Risa Gettler
    August 10, 2023 ADVENTURES IN CREATIVITY with Barbara Close
    August 05, 2023 Fraktur & Flourishes with Nina Tran
    July 22, 2023 Spot On! Modern Illumination with Andrea Wunderlich
    July 15, 2023 Carrioka & Other Dances
    July 05, 2023 COPPERPLATE BOOSTER
    June 24, 2023 Watercolor, Salt and Bleedproof White
    June 17, 2023 Mid-Century Pen Moves Part 2
    June 17, 2023 Sam Maloof Calligraphy with David Mark
    June 10, 2023 Fables and Flowers
    June 04, 2023 Annual General Meeting (AGM)
    June 03, 2023 San Diego SfC Exhibit--Line Shape Form--Reception
    June 02, 2023 Romans Study Group (Member-led)
    May 25, 2023 Annual Retreat in at Westmont College in Montecito
    May 19, 2023 Let's Make Finished Pieces - Study Group
    April 22, 2023 A SHARP PENCIL AND A KEEN EYE
    April 19, 2023 A WAY OF CREATING WITHOUT WORRY
    April 16, 2023 Everyday Uncial
    April 14, 2023 Toltec Gothic Flourishing with Peter Greco
    April 14, 2023 Working with Borders
    April 07, 2023 Romans Study Group (Member-led)
    April 01, 2023 San Diego Chapter Member Exhibit: Line Shape Form
    March 31, 2023 Florals with Pointed Pen
    March 22, 2023 ROXANNE GLASER - DRAWN TO GRATITUDE
    March 17, 2023 Let's Make Finished Pieces - Study Group
    March 11, 2023 The Letters of Imre Reiner
    March 10, 2023 Romans Study Group (Member-led)
    February 24, 2023 Let's Make Finished Pieces - Study Group-Registration
    February 11, 2023 Napkin Play: Creating booklets, tags, pockets and more!
    February 03, 2023 Romans Study Group (Member-led)
    January 22, 2023 Let's Make Finished Pieces - Study Group (Member-led)
    January 21, 2023 To B or Not to B: A B-Nib Play
    January 14, 2023 Neuland+embossing
    January 06, 2023 Romans Study Group (Member-led)
    December 04, 2022 Lecture: Perseverance and Passion in Lettering
    December 03, 2022 Gelli-Printing with Printers' Inks (MEMBERS-ONLY)
    November 27, 2022 Fabulous Flourishing for the Holidays
    November 19, 2022 The Inside Curve
    November 12, 2022 Text and Texture - Folded Pen and Color Blending
    November 11, 2022 Romans Study Group (Member-led)
    November 10, 2022 CREATIVE CARDS
    October 30, 2022 ONE-STROKE LETTERS WITH DECORATION
    October 29, 2022 2022 Online Exhibit/Reception - Slice of Life
    October 23, 2022 Calligraphic Dirds
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    October 15, 2022 Study Group - Monoline Italic
    October 14, 2022 Versals
    October 08, 2022 Drawn to Letters: The Dutch Approach
    October 06, 2022 Whispers & Screams: Exploring the Ruling Pen
    September 30, 2022 Romans Study Group (Member-led)
    September 24, 2022 Romanesque Stitch Book
    September 23, 2022 Study Group - Monoline Italic
    September 17, 2022 Uncial Uprise
    September 11, 2022 Writing on Circles and Curves
    September 09, 2022 Romans Study Group (Member-led)
    September 05, 2022 Mastering Numbers
    August 27, 2022 Basic Monoline Italic
    August 13, 2022 Card Folders and More
    August 10, 2022 Once Upon a Circle
    July 30, 2022 Rudolf Koch in Color and Ornament
    July 16, 2022 Mid-Century Pen Moves
    July 03, 2022 Parallel Pen Party
    June 26, 2022 Painting a Decorative Medieval Knot
    June 25, 2022 Flourishing Decorum
    June 12, 2022 Annual General Meeting (AGM)
    June 11, 2022 Fun & Funky Versals - Outreach Program
    June 07, 2022 No Fear CASUAL ROMANS
    May 22, 2022 Paste Paper Party – More Than Fingerpainting
    May 21, 2022 Modern Flourished Borders with MiMo
    May 14, 2022 Fresh & Fancy: modern illumination inspired by Lindisfarne Gospels
    May 06, 2022 Romans Study Group (Member-led)
    May 04, 2022 Elizabethan Secretary Hand - Repeat series
    April 30, 2022 Playful Pressurized Letterforms
    April 23, 2022 Playful Pressurized Letterforms
    April 21, 2022 Romans Study Group (Member-led - Repeat of Apr 1 session)
    April 10, 2022 Mastering Markers
    April 09, 2022 SPRING SYMPHONY
    April 06, 2022 Bold & Blended: Chunky Roman Caps with Belgium Bister Inks
    April 03, 2022 Jammin' Jumbo Junk Journals with MiMo
    April 01, 2022 Romans Study Group (Member-led)
    March 26, 2022 Exploring Colored Pencils
    March 15, 2022 Introduction to Celtic Knots
    March 06, 2022 Elizabethan Secretary Hand
    March 04, 2022 Romans Study Group (Member-led)
    February 12, 2022 Neuland Lettering:  Introduction & Exploration
    February 06, 2022 Victorian Puzzle Valentines
    February 04, 2022 Romans Study Group (Member-led)
    January 15, 2022 Mid-Century Pen Moves
    January 08, 2022 PARALLEL PEN: DEMYSTIFYING AND BEYOND
    January 07, 2022 Romans Study Group (Member-led)
    January 04, 2022 Round Ronde, A Ronde We Go!
    December 27, 2021 Fabulous Flourishing Cards & Envelopes
    December 11, 2021 San Diego Chapter Holiday Tea & Program
    December 04, 2021 PARALLEL PEN: DEMYSTIFYING AND BEYOND
    November 20, 2021 Botanical Embellishments - Creating Wreaths
    November 13, 2021 Pointed Pen Holiday Elements
    November 05, 2021 Romans Study Group (Member-Led)
    October 30, 2021 Watercolor Fall Leaves and Morse Deco Letters
    October 24, 2021 You Inspire Me-CREATING AN ARTIST’S BOOK: Decisions, Decisions, Decisions
    October 24, 2021 Everyday Uncial
    October 22, 2021 Creations at a Time of Uncertainty- Exhibit Reception - IE/PV Chapter (Virtual)
    October 18, 2021 Small Capitals with Small Landscapes
    October 16, 2021 Who's afraid of Rudolf Koch?
    October 10, 2021 Meander Books from Calligraphic Play Sheets
    October 09, 2021 Interlock Surfin’ Letters
    October 02, 2021 CONTEMPORARY BINDERS of LA PROSE DU TRANSSIBÉRIEN
    October 01, 2021 LUSCIOUS LAYERS WATERCOLOR
    September 28, 2021 Greeting Cards Galore
    September 18, 2021 Small Capitals with Small Landscapes
    September 12, 2021 Play Sheets Playday
    September 03, 2021 Romans Study Group - Member Led
    August 22, 2021 Fabulous Flourishing : Techniques for All
    August 21, 2021 Introduction to Fraktur
    August 21, 2021 2021 Master’s Lecture Series with Donald Jackson
    August 17, 2021 How Do You DOodle That? with Nancy Hays Hills
    August 07, 2021 Angels in August
    July 31, 2021 Hardcover Accordion-Spine Book
    July 23, 2021 Opening Reception: During Our Time at Home...
    June 27, 2021 Letter-locking
    June 11, 2021 Drawn and Built-up Capitals - Study of Hermann Kilian's Work
    June 06, 2021 AGM --Calligraphic Journey of Love, Nancy Ouchida-­Howells
    May 22, 2021 Exciting World of Ruling Pens
    May 16, 2021 Copperplate Capitals with DeAnn Singh
    May 08, 2021 Romans Review
    May 04, 2021 Tools Galore
    April 24, 2021 Nib Holder Book
    April 11, 2021 Dutch Masters Script
    April 10, 2021 Monoline Foundational Hand
    March 19, 2021 The Foundational Hand from Form to Design
    March 13, 2021 Triangle Brush Florals
    February 20, 2021 Assorted Blackletter
    February 13, 2021 Lecture: A Talk with SfC's Founding Members
    February 07, 2021 Practical Lessons in Penmanship
    January 27, 2021 Drop Dead Gorgeous - Kitty Maryatt Exhibit
    January 24, 2021 Copperplate Basics - For Beginners & Brush-Ups
    January 23, 2021 Watercolor Ocean Waves
    January 21, 2021 Uncial, Then and Now with Meredith Klein
    January 16, 2021 Flora with Anne Elser
    January 13, 2021 Open-Shaded Script with Anne Elser
    January 09, 2021 Love, Fear and Flourishing
    January 08, 2021 Pencil, Pixel, Nib and Brush
    December 19, 2020 SGVRG Holiday Zoom Party
    December 06, 2020 Wedge Brush Watercolor Wreath
    December 05, 2020 Decorated Floral Envelopes with Schin Loong
    November 21, 2020 Flourishing Text
    November 14, 2020 Focus on Italics
    November 12, 2020 HOLIDAY GREETINGS WITH VICTORIA KIBILDIS
    October 24, 2020 Captivating Cadel Capitals with Vivian Mungall
    October 18, 2020 Italic Basics: Beginners & Brush-Ups - DeAnn Singh
    October 17, 2020 Watercolor Poppies and Morse Deco (ZOOM) with Mina Taylor
    October 10, 2020 Illuminated Capitals (via Zoom) with Risa Gettler
    October 08, 2020 Holiday Greetings with Victoria Kibildis
    October 03, 2020 Introduction to Copperplate Script (via ZOOM) with Nina Tran
    September 13, 2020 RESCHEDULED: Italic Basics: For Beginners & Brush-Ups (ZOOM) with DeAnn Singh
    September 12, 2020 Watercolor an Original Wine Label or Jam Label -- ZOOM Program with Barbara Roth
    September 09, 2020 Introduction to Gothicized Italic - ONLINE with Nina Tran
    September 05, 2020 Colors Between the Letters -- ZOOM program with Barbara Close
    August 30, 2020 AGM --Documentary Screening with live introduction by Kitty Maryatt
    August 22, 2020 Playful Letters on ZOOM with Carrie Imai
    August 15, 2020 Long Stitch Bookbinding - ONLINE with Amy Spencer
    August 05, 2020 Copperplate Garden (ZOOM) with Barbara Close


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