Mark your calendar and get ready to join us for our 2nd WCS Saturday meet up! These sessions are one-size-fits-all events for beginners to experienced calligraphers.
November Program: Falalala Brush Pens
Join us in creating some seasonal florals and lettering using brush pens.
Date: Saturday, November 22, 2025
Time: 10:30am to 2:30pm
Location: Surrey Library, Clayton Branch – located inside the Clayton Community Centre on the 2nd floor.
Address: 7155 187A Street, Surrey BC V4N 6L9 (Clayton Community Center is easily accessible from 72nd Street.)
RSVP will be required for these events, as space is limited. Maximum: 20 registrants. Please email seminars@westcoastcalligraphy.com to let us know you’re coming!
Membership has its privileges! There will be no fee for members to attend!
Guests and Non-Members may attend one complimentary WCS event. Please email Violet at seminars@westcoastcalligraphy.com to ensure we are prepared to welcome you to your complimentary first visit. There will be a nominal $5 drop-in fee for non-members to attend subsequent sessions.
November Program: Get Your Jingle On! [WCS Saturday Meet Up Nov 22, 2025]
Supply List
- Smooth paper – Rhodia pads, HP Premium 32 laser paper, or Canson Marker Paper are all good options
- Optional: Strathmore Bristo
- Basic Tool kit: pencil, eraser, ruler, paper towel, water dish
- Micron or similar waterproof fine-liner
- Brush Pens – Bring what you have or borrow one from us
- *Valerie will be demo-ing with a variety of brush pens; specifically – Tombow large, Staedtler Mars Graphic 3000, Ecoline, Pentel waterbrush pen.
Optional Supplies
– Strathmore Bristol
– Helix circle maker or similar circle maker if you have one
– Color blender or small piece of acetate sheet
This is also an opportunity to bring other calligraphy projects to work on alongside your fellow society members, brainstorming ideas, and learning valuable tips from others to share in our love of letters.
Additional Details
- The room can be located in the library on the upper floor. There is an elevator just inside the entrance of the community centre. When you exit the elevator, turn right, and the room is just down the hall.
- Bathrooms are located right beside the room.
- Brown Bag! We will not be coordinating tea/coffee; however, you are welcome to bring along a bag lunch, snack, drink, or something to share. There is a kettle, fridge, and microwave available for our use. Please bring utensils, plates, mugs, etc., as they are not provided.
- There is a shopping plaza a short drive away if you forget your lunch or need to grab a coffee.
- Free parking & fully accessible location.
If all goes well, we will have a second gathering on Saturday, November 22nd, 2025!
Event Organizers & Hosts
Valerie Akkerman and Violet Smythe
If you have any questions or suggestions not covered here, please reach out to us: seminars@westcoastcalligraphy.com
We hope you join us! It’s the perfect opportunity to brainstorm ideas, learn from others, and share in our love of letters!