Workshops

The SfC generally has WORKSHOPS throughout the year, usually a variety of the different calligraphy-related disciplines our members enjoy. We invite instructors from all over the country and the world, who are part of the international calligraphic community, but we also invite instructors from our incredible local list.

Our seven Regional Chapters also organize all kinds of programs and workshops. Check the main Calendar listing for events in your area, or find the Regional representative for the chapter that most interests you. Before registering, please consult with the workshop coordinator listed on the event's webpage to be sure that event will work for you.

Questions? Email Carrie Imai at workshops@societyforcalligraphy.org



Upcoming Workshops

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

    Presenter: Carol Measures Scott



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

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

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

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

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

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    MEMBERS-ONLY WORKSHOP

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

    All 6 sessions - $100            

    First 3 sessions, Oct 2-16 - $50       

    Last 3 sessions, Oct 28-Nov6 - $50


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

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

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

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

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

    Instructor:  Sue Greenseth

        

    Sponsor:  Orange County



    Workshop Description

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

    Supply list provided upon registration.

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

    Registration Details:

    Workshop Fee:  $60  

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


    Pay by check

    Download Flyer for processing check payment and further workshop details.

    Pay via PayPal. 

    PayPal option includes non-refundable PayPal fees

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

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


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

    PRESENTER: Connie Furgason 

    In-Person Workshop

    Sponsored by Society for Calligraphy

    Location: In-Person

    4117 Overland Ave, Culver City, CA 90230

    (Corner of Overland Ave and Culver Blvd)

    Free parking located along Culver Blvd

    Level: All levels welcome.

    COURSE DESCRIPTION:

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

    ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR: 

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


    WORKSHOP FEE:  $60

    REGISTRATION DETAILS: 

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

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


    Two payment options:

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

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

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

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


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

    PRESENTER: Connie Furgason 

    In-Person Workshop

    Sponsored by Society for Calligraphy


    Location: In-Person

    4117 Overland Ave, Culver City, CA 90230

    (Corner of Overland Ave and Culver Blvd)

    Free parking located along Culver Blvd

    Level: All levels welcome.


    COURSE DESCRIPTION:

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

    ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR: 

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


    WORKSHOP FEE:  $60

    REGISTRATION DETAILS: 

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

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


    Two payment options:

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

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

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

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


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

    INSTRUCTOR: Connie Furgason

    In-Person Workshop

    Sponsored by the San Fernando Valley Regional Group



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


    In-Person Workshop

    Location:  Veteran’s Memorial Building (Culver City)

    4117 Overland Ave, Culver City, CA 90230

    (Corner of Overland Ave and Culver Blvd)

    Free parking located along Culver Blvd


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

    Level:  Open to all


    About Connie: 

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



    WORKSHOP FEE:  $60


    REGISTRATION DETAILS: 

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

     

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


    Two payment options:

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

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

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

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



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

    Instructor: Jane Shibata


    Sponsor:  Westside Regional

    Description:

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

    Perfect for the holiday season ahead!

    This class is suitable for all levels

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


    Registration details

    Fee:  $30  Pay by check or PayPal

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


    Pay by check

    Download Flyer for processing check payment and further workshop details.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Thursday, November 9, 2023

    12noon-3pm Pacific Time

    2-5pm Central Time

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

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

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

    Workshop Description:

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

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

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

    Artist Bio:

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

    Supply List:

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

    Paper

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

    Watercolors and Ink

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

    Pens and Markers

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

    Other Supplies

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

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


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

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



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

    Presented by Elmo van Slingerland


    Sponsored by 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Workshop will be recorded and available for two months.

    Zoom invitation will be sent a couple days in advance.

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

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

    MEMBERS ONLY


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

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

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

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

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


    SPONSOR: South Los Angeles Chapter (Solar Nibs)

    COURSE DESCRIPTION:

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

    This workshop will be recorded and available for 2 weeks. 

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

    ABOUT TERRY:

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

    SUPPLY LIST: 

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



    REGISTRATION: 

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

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



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

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

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



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


    SPONSOR: South Los Angeles Chapter (Solar Nibs)

    COURSE DESCRIPTION:

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


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

    This workshop will be recorded and available for a month. 

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


    SUPPLY LIST: 

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


    ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR: 

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

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


    REGISTRATION DETAILS:

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

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


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

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

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

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


    Sponsored by San Diego SfC  

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

    $75     MEMBERS ONLY      SAVE THE DATE       Registration will open soon

    About the workshop: 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    a series of works.

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

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

    The workshop will be recorded. 

    Experience Level: Beginners through advanced.

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

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

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

    Questions? Contact Nan Anantharaman at sdworkshops2@societyforcalligraphy.org

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

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

Past Workshops

September 23, 2023 BAMBOOZLED: Everything Bamboo IN-PERSON WORKSHOP
September 23, 2023 Inland Empire Meetup
September 17, 2023 Sgraffito - Scratching through Gold
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 17, 2023 Mid-Century Pen Moves Part 2
June 10, 2023 Fables and Flowers
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
March 22, 2023 ROXANNE GLASER - DRAWN TO GRATITUDE
March 11, 2023 The Letters of Imre Reiner
February 11, 2023 Napkin Play: Creating booklets, tags, pockets and more!
January 21, 2023 To B or Not to B: A B-Nib Play
January 14, 2023 Neuland+embossing
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 10, 2022 CREATIVE CARDS
October 30, 2022 ONE-STROKE LETTERS WITH DECORATION
October 23, 2022 Calligraphic Dirds
October 22, 2022 Calligraphic Dirds
October 14, 2022 Versals
October 08, 2022 Drawn to Letters: The Dutch Approach
October 06, 2022 Whispers & Screams: Exploring the Ruling Pen
September 24, 2022 Romanesque Stitch Book
September 17, 2022 Uncial Uprise
September 11, 2022 Writing on Circles and Curves
September 05, 2022 Mastering Numbers
August 27, 2022 Basic Monoline Italic
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 07, 2022 No Fear CASUAL ROMANS
May 14, 2022 Fresh & Fancy: modern illumination inspired by Lindisfarne Gospels
April 30, 2022 Playful Pressurized Letterforms
April 23, 2022 Playful Pressurized Letterforms
April 10, 2022 Mastering Markers
April 09, 2022 SPRING SYMPHONY
April 06, 2022 Bold & Blended: Chunky Roman Caps with Belgium Bister Inks
March 15, 2022 Introduction to Celtic Knots
January 08, 2022 PARALLEL PEN: DEMYSTIFYING AND BEYOND
January 04, 2022 Round Ronde, A Ronde We Go!
December 27, 2021 Fabulous Flourishing Cards & Envelopes
December 04, 2021 PARALLEL PEN: DEMYSTIFYING AND BEYOND
November 20, 2021 Botanical Embellishments - Creating Wreaths
November 13, 2021 Pointed Pen Holiday Elements
October 24, 2021 Everyday Uncial
October 18, 2021 Small Capitals with Small Landscapes
October 16, 2021 Who's afraid of Rudolf Koch?
October 09, 2021 Interlock Surfin’ Letters
October 01, 2021 LUSCIOUS LAYERS WATERCOLOR
September 28, 2021 Greeting Cards Galore
September 18, 2021 Small Capitals with Small Landscapes
August 22, 2021 Fabulous Flourishing : Techniques for All
August 21, 2021 Introduction to Fraktur
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
June 11, 2021 Drawn and Built-up Capitals - Study of Hermann Kilian's Work
May 22, 2021 Exciting World of Ruling Pens
May 16, 2021 Copperplate Capitals with DeAnn Singh
May 04, 2021 Tools Galore
April 11, 2021 Dutch Masters Script
April 10, 2021 Monoline Foundational Hand
March 19, 2021 The Foundational Hand from Form to Design
February 20, 2021 Assorted Blackletter
January 24, 2021 Copperplate Basics - For Beginners & Brush-Ups
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
November 21, 2020 Flourishing Text
November 14, 2020 Focus on Italics
October 24, 2020 Captivating Cadel Capitals with Vivian Mungall
October 18, 2020 Italic Basics: Beginners & Brush-Ups - DeAnn Singh
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 09, 2020 Introduction to Gothicized Italic - ONLINE with Nina Tran
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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