IN-PERSON WORKSHOP
Sponsored by the Inland Empire
Saturday, November 8, 2025 – 10:15 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. (PST)
Fee: $20 (paid workshops are for Members, only).
No refunds unless your spot can be filled from a waitlist.
Please ignore the automatic prompt to pay and check your email for our message containing the payment link, as well as instructions for those who wish to pay by check.
Questions? Contact: Kristi at iepvworkshops@societyforcalligraphy.org
IN-PERSON at the La Verne Public Library, 3640 D Street, La Verne, CA 91750
ABOUT THIS EVENT:
We will be taking a look into the marvels of the Uncial hand, using Parallel Pens. The beauty of this lettering style is that it can be stacked tightly on the page with very little interlinear space and thus fit a lot onto the page. With fun and interesting exercises, we will expand our knowledge of Uncial, create some appealing pages and have a great time along the way.
The Uncial script originated in the 2nd to 4th centuries. It was the primary book hand used in religious texts until the 9th century. It continued to evolve and was used in the hierarchy of scripts beginning in the Carolingian era. Today, this elegant alphabet may be used alone or combined with other hands. I love the rhythm of round and upright strokes that gives this hand its distinctive appearance. Suitable for beginners and above
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
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We will stop for a 1/2 hour lunch, as well as the usual mid-morning and mid-afternoon breaks. Coffee & Tea will be provided. Feel free to bring a snack to share.
Questions? Contact: Kristi at iepvworkshops@societyforcalligraphy.org
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 spot can be filled from the waitlist.
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2. Payment instructions will be automatically emailed to you – PLEASE ALLOW TIME FOR THE EMAIL TO ARRIVE. Make a payment of $20 via PayPal or check. Please do this at your earliest convenience as we may not be able hold your spot in the workshop, since others may be waiting for it.
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. PLEASE NOTE: there is no guarantee you'll have a spot in this workshop.
Enrollment is limited to 20 students, including facilitators. 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. No refunds unless your spot can be filled from a waiting list.
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