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• Blossoms and Quill: A Journey in Watercolor and Words with Shreya Verma

  • Start
    June 08, 2024
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    (PDT)
  • End
    July 27, 2024
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    (PDT)
  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    Online - Zoom

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  Blossoms and Quill: A Journey in Watercolor and Words with Shreya Verma
  

  A Workshop on Wild Flowers & Journal Pages

  
  

  
  

  
  

  Sponsored by San Diego SfC  

  Saturdays and Sundays, June 8, 9, 29 and a review on July 27 2024,  8:30 to 11:30 AM (Pacific Time)

  $70     MEMBERS ONLY

  Due to the way our computer system works, registrations not immediately followed with payment may be cancelled. Also we cannot accept registrations after noon on Friday, June 6, 2024.

  About the Workshop:

  Step into "Blossoms and Quill: A Journey in Watercolor and Words" – a cozy, creative space where wildflowers dance on the pages and words flow like a gentle stream. This workshop is a canvas for your personal tales told through art and letters.

  What You’ll Explore:

  Wildflower Wonders:

  It's all about discovery and delight in your own creative journey. You'll get to experiment with colors and shapes, crafting wildflowers that are uniquely yours, in an atmosphere that celebrates exploration and the pure joy of making art.

  
  

  Serenity in Script:

  Learn the art of peaceful Garden Grid Lettering. You’ll discover how to craft letters that whisper stories and echo the peacefulness of a quiet garden.

  
  

  Diary Delights:

  Your journal is a treasure chest of your moments. We’ll intertwine art with words, making each page a reflection of your personal journey.

  
  

  Craft Beyond the Journal:

  But the journey doesn't end with journal entries. Take your newfound skills and let them blossom in countless ways. Picture crafting personalized cards, bookmarks, gift tags, and more. The possibilities are boundless!!

  
  

  A Personal Touch:

  Here’s to the magic of making something that's all yours. "Blossoms and Quill" isn’t just about painting and writing. It’s about unlocking the universe that lies in a single drop of paint and a flick of the pen.

  
  

  There is no right or wrong to journaling. It's a deeply personal practice and through this workshop I wish to create a space for ourselves to express our thoughts and feelings without judgement or expectations. As we move through our sessions, I wish for us to embrace the idea that our journals are extensions of ourselves.

  
  

  Let’s celebrate the art of feeling good and making beautiful things together.

  The workshop will be recorded and available for three months.
  

  Recommended Experience: Beginner through advanced

  About Shreya

  Allow me to introduce Shreya, a gentle soul who finds solace in the beauty of nature and expresses it through the soothing strokes of watercolors. Her art is a tender portrayal of flowers and natural wonders. Shreya is not just an artist; she's also a journaling enthusiast, using words and colors to find peace amidst life's challenges. She believes in being gentle with herself, taking breaks, and embracing creativity at her own pace. Her heartfelt advice to fellow nature lovers: Create from the heart, and don't fret about others' opinions; let your art flow gently like a calm stream. 

  REGISTRATION:

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

  Pay by check or PayPal. No refunds.

  Cost: $70, paid by check or Paypal (see details below)

  A COMPLETED REGISTRATION REQUIRES 2 STEPS:

  1. FIRST REGISTER. 

  2. Second, Make a payment of $70 via PayPal or check. 

  Once you have registered, you will be sent a confirmation email with the PayPal button to complete your registration.
  

  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. Non-members, include a separate check for $42, made out to Society for Calligraphy, along with your membership form: https://societyforcalligraphy.org/resources/Site/Membership/Membership.pdf or contact Kristi to process membership electronically. 

  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.

  *As of April 1, 2024, first-time members, only, have the option to pay their full membership, July 1, 2024 through June 2025 ($42 via check)  and the months prior will be included at no extra cost.

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

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• Decorative Lettering

  • When
    August 17, 2024
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    10:00 AM - 1:00 PM (PDT)
  • Location
    Online via Zoom

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  PRESENTER: Jane Shibata
  

  
  

  
  

  SPONSOR: South Los Angeles Chapter (Solar Nibs)

  
  

  
  

  COURSE DESCRIPTION:
  

  Make samples of decorative letters with various quick techniques that can be applied to a variety of formats, such as envelopes, bookmarks, name cards, signs, tags, cards, labels, ATCs, certificates. Try out some new ideas or variations to what you've done before.
  

  This workshop will be recorded and available for a month. 

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

  
  

  SUPPLY LIST: 

  Do not buy anything. Use what you have based on the list below. This is a suggested list.

  • Pilot Parallel Pens, 6 mm and 3.8 mm, black or any dark color cartridge/ink or Zig double ended 3.5 mm/2.0 mm calligraphy marker, black or any dark color
  • one brush marker, any dark color and brand
  • one scroll marker (or cut one from a wide marker) or scroll parallel pen
  • water based markers, any brand, black and one color
  • one highlighter, any color
  • one Sharpie, black or any dark color
  • gold gel pen (and silver if you have one)
  • one fineliner, size 05 (or any size you have), any brand
  • colored pencils, any brand
  • water soluble colored pencil and a water brush
  • any paper that will handle any of the above media, such as mixed media pad, layout paper, envelopes, card stock
  • pencil, eraser, 12" ruler
  • text: names, words/phrases

  
  

  ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR: 
  

  Jane Shibata is a part-time faculty member in the art department at Santa Monica College and runs a design business specializing in the lettering arts in Los Angeles. Jane was a former City of Los Angeles calligrapher and did calligraphic contract work for the Los Angeles County Graphic Arts division. She is a long-time SfC member, currently the outreach chair on the board, coordinates outreach events, and taught many workshops for the Society for Calligraphy. Jane is always looking for enthusiastic volunteers for SfC outreach events..

  REGISTRATION DETAILS:
  

  1) First, register by clicking the "REGISTER" button at the top left of this page. 2) Then, make payment by PayPal or check. Workshop fee is $30. 3) Make sure your membership is current. All paid workshops are for SfC members only. If your membership is not current at the time of sign-up and when class is held, your name will be removed from the list. Please read all details on this page.

  Your registration is complete ONLY after completing the above 3 STEPS. 

  
  

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

  No refunds will be issued.

  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. 

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• Innovative & Inspiring: Contemporary Greeting Card Design

  • When
    August 24, 2024
  •  
    10:00 AM - 4:30 PM (PDT)
  • Location
    Zoom+in-person (San Dimas Library)

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  PRESENTER: Veronica Phillips

  Sponsored by  Inland Empire SfC

  Saturday, August 24, 2024 10am-4:30pm Pacific time (1/2 hr for lunch)

  This workshop will be on Zoom. For those who live locally, we thought it would be great to have the option to meet together and spread out on paper-covered tables, watching the class together. As soon as a room is obtained, we will announce that. 

  MEMBERS-ONLY WORKSHOP

  $10 - this low cost is a gift to our members

  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 we watch the lesson together. We'll have a sewing machine, a few stencils, and some spare paints to share.  

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

  ABOUT THE WORKSHOP:  Sending and receiving a creative hand made, professional and original greeting card is a treasure. In this workshop we will explore several different compositions, layouts and designs for your greeting card collection. We will create our own envelopes for our cards. Using a few different techniques, we will be using our gelli plate for creating the basis and fodder for the cards and envelopes. We will review a variety of different card styles and layouts while keeping the process simple and classic.

  Please note: a Gelli Plate, 8x10 or larger, will be needed for this workshop. 

  Recording will be available for two months. 

  
  

  
  

  
  

  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.

  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. No refunds. 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. No refunds.
  

  Upon registration, an email will automatically be sent with a PayPal button, and 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.
  

  The Zoom invitation will be sent a couple days before the event.

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

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• Drawn and Built-Up Minuscule - Study of Works by Hermann Kilian

  • Start
    September 08, 2024
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    (PDT)
  • End
    September 15, 2024
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    (PDT)
  • Schedule
    3 sessions
  • Location
    Zoom - online

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  SOLD OUT! Waitlist is open in case a spot opens up.

  
  

  Drawn and Built-Up Minuscule - Study of Works by Hermann Kilian

  Presenter: Yukimi Annand

  
  

  Sponsored by San Diego SfC  

  Saturdays & Sundays: September 8, 14, 15  9.30am-12.30pm PDT

  $100     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 Friday, September 6, 2024.

  Workshop Description:

  Hermann Kilian (1929 – 2004) was a German calligrapher, typographer and book designer whose work was epitomized by classical simplicity with an underlying tension within every letter. I have been studying his works and sharing my study of his built-up Capitals during the last five years, and I have never gotten tired of it. This time, I will share my study of his minuscules that has been lifting my calligraphy study.

  This workshop starts from understanding traditional monoline minuscule - the Foundational hand Italic hand and English Round hand - that deeply relate to Kilian’s minuscule forms. Then we will analyze several of Kilian's unique minuscule forms, and his characteristic weaving layout and composition. We will trace some of his works and draw several alphabets’ with pencils, ruling pens, pointed pens, small edged nibs and our chosen tools. We will work on two or three design projects with his minuscules that suit your chosen text.

  Once we have learned his forms, his way of design and layout, they will add vitality to our works with plenty of possibilities.

  The workshop will be recorded and available for two months.

  Recommended Experience: Some experience of calligraphy and lettering.

  About Yukimi:

  Yukimi Annand is a Japanese born calligrapher, living in California. Raised on a flower farm in rural Japan she developed a great appreciation of nature. Studies in visual communication design in Tokyo led to work in the graphic design field, mostly in corporate design. Yukimi was director of Takenobu Igarashi, a highly regarded design studio, before moving to the USA in the 1990s.

  Introduced to Western calligraphy in 2000, Yukimi discovered a great passion for it that has remained with her to this day. Her work is diverse, covering every conceivable aspect of the craft. She is a skilled practitioner in all manner of scripts and her experience in the field of graphic design brings a wonderful aesthetic to her work. Equally skilled in book design and creation, Yukimi’s experimental work is often presented in this tactile form. For more than a decade Yukimi has taught in person and online around the world. Yukimi’s work has frequently been shown in Letter Arts Review as well as other calligraphic journals and books, and is held in many international art collections.

  REGISTRATION:

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

  Pay by check or PayPal. No refunds.

  Cost: $100, paid by check or Paypal (see details below)

  A COMPLETED REGISTRATION REQUIRES 2 STEPS:

  1. FIRST REGISTER. 

  2. Second, Make a payment of $100 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. 
  

  
  

  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 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.

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

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• The Echoes of Envelopes

  • Start
    September 28, 2024
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    (PDT)
  • End
    October 26, 2024
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    (PDT)
  • Schedule
    3 sessions
  • Location
    Online - Zoom

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  The Echoes of Envelopes with Shreya Verma
  

  Holiday Themed/Envelopes

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  Sponsored by Inland Empire SfC

  Saturdays and Sundays, September 28, 29 and a review on October 26, 2024,  8:30 to 11:30 AM (Pacific Time)

  $30     MEMBERS ONLY

  As a special gift to our members for the holidays, we have priced this workshop at $30. 

  Due to the way our computer system works, registrations not immediately followed with payment may be cancelled. We cannot accept registrations after noon on Thursday, September 26, 2024.

  
  

  About the Workshop:
  

  Have you ever daydreamed about an envelope that travels? Picture this: snowflakes gently landing on your envelope, or autumn leaves dancing across your post. Welcome to "The Echoes of Envelopes," where each stamp is a promise and every seal a secret - wondering what stories your envelope could tell.

  Seasonal Celebrations: From the quiet beauty of winter's frost to the cheeky rustle of autumn, explore how to splash the seasons across your envelopes. We're talking real chill vibes and playful breezes!
  
  Crafting Touches: Fancy making tiny paper poinsettias? They're so cute, you might just forget to send them off! Learn this and more delightful details that make each envelope a bundle of joy.
  
  Creative Freedom:

   We'll show you the ropes and then let you swing. It’s your style, your spin. Who knows what magic you'll whisk up?

  The workshop will be recorded and available for three months.

  
  

  Who Should Attend:
  

  Do handwritten notes make your heart sing? Do you wish to add a sprinkle of your soul to each letter? If you're nodding (we see you!), then grab your quill (or pen!) and join us. Whether you're a seasoned scribbler or a curious newbie, we promise there are smiles and splatters of ink waiting for you!

  About Shreya:
  

  Introducing Shreya, your go-to envelope whisperer and nature’s best friend. She translates the quiet whispers of the wild into vivid watercolor stories. Not just an artist, Shreya’s also a loves letter-writing—she believes every envelope deserves a good chat before meeting the mailbox. With a paintbrush in one hand and a pen in the other, she champions the art of slowing down. Her personal motto? "Take your time; even snails reach their destinations!" Besides painting, Shreya adores journaling and the art of calligraphy, turning every page and letter into a dance of ink and emotions. Let’s not rush; let’s make art that feels like a good, long, friendly letter.

  
  

  REGISTRATION:

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

  Pay by check or PayPal. No refunds.

  Cost: $30, paid by check or Paypal (see details below)

  A COMPLETED REGISTRATION REQUIRES 2 STEPS:

  1. FIRST REGISTER. 

  2. Second, Make a payment of $30 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 Inland Empire 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

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• The Lettering Studio: Creating Your Own Space

  • When
    September 29, 2024
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    1:00 PM - 2:30 PM (PDT)
  • Location
    ZOOM - Online

  Instructor: DeAnn Singh

  
  

  Sponsor:  Westside Regional

  Description:

  DeAnn teaches valuable tips on designing your own studio, or perfecting the creative space you already have! This session will review organizational techniques, cost-cutting ideas for tools, materials and more, as well as practical suggestions for the fall season ahead.

  Suitable for all levels — those both new or experienced with lettering, as well as those who are familiar with DeAnn’s studio space or this class.

  Registration details

  Fee:  $20  PayPal or Pay by check
  

  Workshop for SfC members only.  Non-members can join SfC for a separate $42 fee.  Please click the following link to join SfC https://societyforcalligraphy.org/Join-SfC   Membership can be used for any workshop or class through June 30, 2025.

  
  

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

  
  

  Pay by check

  Download Flyer for processing check payment and further workshop details.

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

  Zoom set-up and audio test begins at 12:45AM, 15 minutes prior to the start of the class.

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

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

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• BUILT-UP CAPITALS with Beth Lee

  • Start
    October 03, 2024
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    (PDT)
  • End
    October 24, 2024
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    (PDT)
  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    Zoom - online
  • Spaces left
    0

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  SOLD OUT! Waitlist is open.
  

  
  

  Sponsored by 

  Thursdays, October 3, 10, 17 and 24 6:30-8:30PM

  $80     MEMBERS ONLY
  

  This workshop is limited to 20 people and we expect it to fill quickly. If you wish to mail a check, please let us know, so we will allow time for that to arrive.

  
  

  ABOUT THIS WORKSHOP: Built-up capitals are infinitely variable and provide the maximum control over the letter forms. They also provide a deeper understanding of the shapes and spaces that make up our alphabet. The opportunity for variations is practically unlimited, from Trajan-like elegance to casual flair to playful silliness. And these variations can work together seamlessly.

     In this workshop, we will begin with pencilled monoline capitals and then begin building on those monoline capitals to built-up capitals, first with pencils and then with broad-edge pens.

     Then the fun will continue with variations in letters, layout, and rhythm. We'll explore how and why these elements are so dramatically different in capitals than in minuscules.

     Suitable for beginners and experienced letterers alike. Workshop will be recorded and available for two months after the final session. 

  ABOUT BETH: Beth Lee is a lettering and book artist living in Bozeman, Montana. She holds a fine arts degree in graphic design, and has worked as a freelance calligrapher and graphic designer since 1982. Beth has also taught calligraphy and book arts for 40 years, both locally and around the United States. Current work includes lettering on bespoke fly fishing rods and writing out historical documents for publishing projects. She is the calligraphy correspondent for the national Guild of BookWorkers Newsletter. Her work may be found in university and private collections around the United States.

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

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

  REGISTRATION:

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

  Cost: $80, paid by check or Paypal (see details below). No refunds.

  A COMPLETED REGISTRATION REQUIRES 2 STEPS:

  1. FIRST REGISTER. 

  2. Second, Make a payment of $80 via PayPal or check. 

  Once you have registered, you will be sent a confirmation email with the PayPal button to complete your registration.
  

  To pay by check, email Kristi Darwick at  sdworkshops@societyforcalligraphy.org  

  Include your current name, address, phone number, and email with the check (s) in the envelope. Non-members, include a separate check for $42, made out to Society for Calligraphy, along with your membership form: https://societyforcalligraphy.org/resources/Site/Membership/Membership.pdf or use our computer system to join electronically: https://societyforcalligraphy.org/Join-SfC. 

  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.

  Questions? Kristi Darwick at sdworkshops@societyforcalligraphy.org.

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• Composition for Calligraphers with Mike Gold

  • Start
    October 13, 2024
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    (PDT)
  • End
    November 13, 2024
  •  
    (PST)
  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    Online - Zoom

  Register

  
  

  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.

  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 Inland Empire 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. 

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• Mostly Romans: A Playful Journey of Design--Creating in Color - IN-PERSON

  • Start
    November 09, 2024
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    9:30 AM (PST)
  • End
    November 10, 2024
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    4:30 PM (PST)
  • Location
    IN-PERSON Escondido Arts Center
  • Spaces left
    17

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  Presenter: Veronica Phillips

  
  

  Sponsored by 

  Saturday & Sunday, November 9-10, 2024, 9:30-4:30pm
  Escondido Arts Center - 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 and again a month in advance. Directions and other logistical information will be also be sent a month 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.

  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.

  Upon registration, an automatic email will be sent with a PayPal button, and 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.

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• Roman Basics

  • When
    January 08, 2025
  •  
    6:30 AM - 8:30 AM

  Sponsored by Inland Empire chapter

  
  

  Weeknight sessions with Barbara Close

  Details to be announced. Dates and times subject to change

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• Copperplate - A Systematic Approach with Jodi Denning

  • Start
    January 11, 2025
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    (PST)
  • End
    March 08, 2025
  •  
    (PST)
  • Schedule
    3 sessions
  • Location
    Online - Zoom

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  Copperplate - A Systematic Approach with Jodi Denning
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  Sponsored by San Diego SfC  
  

  Saturdays: January 11 & February 8,2025 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

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• Visigothic Versals

  • When
    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

  
  

  
  

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