PRESENTER: SUZIE BERINGER
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
$80 (all paid workshops are for Members-only) No refunds.
Creative tiny foundational letterforms and Roman capitals using the versatile
pointed pen will be our focus for this workshop.
We will begin our study working with monoline forms, then use the
pointed pen. We will look at variations and how to achieve details while
reducing the x-height of our letters. The roman hand is a long time love of
mine. I have gravitated to the Roman hands minuscule as well as majiscule for
their versatility and elegance. As I often work with small letterforms, the
pointed pen is the tool that helps provide the refinement and elegance I am
looking for.
I’m excited share with you the delight in creating these delicate and charming
letterforms.
Workshop recommended for all levels. The recording will be available for 3 months.
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
REGISTRATION: You must be a member both when you register and when the class is held. Pay by check or PayPal. No refunds.
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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 60 students. (Even with 60, we expect this to fill fairly quickly.) 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 August 20. No refunds.
Questions? Contact Kristi at iepvworkshops@societyforcalligraphy.org
Presenter: Marie Fredriksson
ROMAN CAPITALS UNLEASHED: FORM, FLAIR and FREEDOM Saturday, September 27, 2025 9:30am-12:30pm (Pacific Time)
$40 (paid workshops are for Members, only) No refunds--recording will be available for three months. Please ignore the automatic prompt to pay. Please check your email for a message containing the payment link, as well as instructions for those who wish to pay by check. Questions/comments? please contact Kristi at iepvworkshops@societyforcalligraphy.org.
ABOUT THE WORKSHOP: In this class we’ll dive into the art of drawing Roman capitals using pencils and other drawing tools. We’ll start with the basics - formal letterforms and a simple pressure-and-release technique - before exploring all the possiblilities that will bring the letters to life. Along the way, you’ll discover a variety of creative variations that will make Roman capitals one of your most expressive and versatile hands. And while these letters may have a reputation for being serious, we’ll have some seriously good fun working with them!
All levels welcome. Recording will be available for three months.
ABOUT MARIE: Marie Fredriksson is a calligrapher based in southern Sweden, with a passion for calligraphy that started in her early teens. During the pandemic, Marie expanded her formal calligraphy skills by attending a variety of online classes focusing on letter drawing. This marked a pivotal shift in her artistic approach, transitioning from traditional calligraphy with nibs and ink to exploring drawn letterforms using pencils and other drawing tools. Her work spans from minimalistic pencil work to colorful and inventive lettering. She cites Jurgen Vercaemst, Yukimi Annand, Yves Leterme and Elmo van Slingerland as her most significant influences.
You can see more of Marie's work on Instagram: @kalligrafen
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 September 25. No refunds--this is recorded.
Uncial: Yesterday, Today & maybe Tomorrow with Barbara Close
IN PERSON WORKSHOP - SAVE THE DATE!
Sponsored by the Inland Empire Saturday, Nov 8 10:15 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. (PST)
IN-PERSON at the San Dimas Public Library
MORE DETAILS TO FOLLOW
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.
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
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
Space for 15 participants only.
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.
SAVE THE DATE! More details to follow--this will soon open for registration!
Saturday, November 22, 2025 9:30am-12:30pm (Pacific Time)
Details to follow
