ProgramS

The SfC offers free programs to the public throughout the year as part of our mission to support and share calligraphy in Southern California. 


Upcoming events

    • June 01, 2025
    • 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    • Veterans Memorial Building



    GUEST SPEAKER

    SHORT BUSINESS MEETING

    LIGHT LUNCH AFTER

      

    This is an in-person event only

       

    * REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED *

    This event is for members only, no guests

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


    Guest Speaker

    Randall Hasson

    "Infusing Your Personality into Letterform"

    Using examples from historic to contemporary lettering and ideas of understanding shapes in order to modify alphabets, Randy will highlight different letterers, artists, and designers to illustrate their creative thinking about adding personality to letterforms

    Randall M. Hasson is an artist, calligrapher, instructor and speaker who has appeared on the faculty of over 25 Arts, Lettering Arts, and Educational Conferences in the United States, Canada and England. He is the author of articles on a variety of Art or Lettering Art related subjects and has appeared as a mainstage presenter and/or teacher with lecture topics covering Public Art, Art History, the Painting Process, Collaborative Art Projects, and the History of Writing including the recent invention of the ADLaM Alphabet in West Africa.


    Location:

    Veterans Memorial Building

    4117 Overland Ave
    Culver City, CA 90230

    (Corner of Overland Ave & Culver Blvd)

    Free parking along Culver Blvd


                           For questions, contact Chava Gerber at                        programs@societyforcalligraphy.org




    • June 27, 2025
    • 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Zoom - online
    Register

    Guest presenter: Mina Taylor


    Sponsored by San Diego SfC 

    FRIDAY, June 27, 2025,  6:30-8PM PDT 

    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.

    ABOUT THIS SESSION:  Mina Taylor will walk us through creating a fun piece, similar to the colorful image above.  Since this is Romans Study Group, participants are encouraged to  use variations on Romans.
       Kristi will show a small framed piece, using the same techniques, given to her as a gift from another member. There are so many possibilities!

     We plan to record this session. Kristi asks that you remind her! Recording will be available for three months. Those who sign up in advance will automatically receive the recording. We cannot respond to all those who miss registering. 

    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 Mina Taylor will demo creating a colorful piece.

    7:45 - 8:00 An 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). Also, a time to ask more questions of our guest speaker.

    PRE-SESSION PREP:  About a 20 word quote or graphic. PRE-DRAW this on a scrap paper so you know how the layout will go and you don't lose time on plotting it out. We will be working with a square layout. You can choose the size. Mina will use a 5-7" size.


    SUPPLY LIST:

    • Gelly Roll Glaze Pens Black  You'll want these! In a pinch, Kristi has used a Sharpie but it's not nearly as satisfying. Mina ordered hers online from a company called HoneyBee Stamps, but when Kristi looked them up, they were low in stock. Be careful on Amazon--they included Gelly Roll pens in the selection--those aren't the same! Click here for a package of two.  Mina does suggest having two. Dick Blick sells individual pens online, but Kristi checked the store and you had to buy an entire packaged assortment and we only want black! You need to use these pens regularly, or they eventually clog up, as do many gel pens. Plan to use them until they run out! These pens create a raised line, which is important for this technique! 
    • 1 white Glaze Gelly Roll Glaze Pen (optional) if you want to experiment on dark colored paper.
    • 140 lb Water color paper, Hot or Cold press.
    • Water colors: A palette of colors you enjoy working with.
    • Water color brushes  to fit small areas (see image of Mina's artwork).
    • 10 Q-tips                                                                                                                                   

    MEMBERSHIP NOT REQUIRED

    Handouts and Zoom invitation will be sent a day in advance. 

    You're welcome to sign up even at  the last minute, but you may have to wait and participate via the recording . . .

      • July 19, 2025
      • 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
      • In-Person at Gardena Valley Japanese Cultural Institute
      Register
      PRESENTER: Louis Lemoine (In-Person in Gardena)



      SPONSOR: South Los Angeles Chapter (Solar Nibs)

      COURSE DESCRIPTION:

      Join us for our annual gathering with our guest, Louis Lemoine. We will be meeting in Gardena* on Saturday, July 19. This is a free event to members and non-members but you must register

      *PLEASE NOTE CHANGE IN VENUE AND TIME. THIS EVENT WILL BE IN GARDENA. 

      We will have light refreshments. Please bring your own individual drink. 


      ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR: 

      Take a look at Louis's website or Instagram page for a glimpse of his work.

      https://louislemoine.com/

      https://www.instagram.com/louislemoine_magicman/


      REGISTRATION DETAILS:

      1) Cost is $10. Register by clicking the "REGISTER" button at the top left of this pageThis event is open to the public; both members and non-members are welcome. Space is limited; you must be registered. 

      If you have any questions, email 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. 


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