Category Archives: Announcements & Community Updates

Westcoast Calligraphy at Word Vancouver – Sept 20, 2025

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We’re thrilled to share that the Westcoast Calligraphy Society will be an exhibitor at Word Vancouver on Saturday, September 20th, 2025! Join us at this vibrant celebration of writing, creativity, and community — right in the heart of Vancouver. We’ll be there sharing our love of letters and the art of beautiful writing.

Event Details
What: Word Vancouver Festival
When: 11:00am to 5:00pm on Saturday, September 20, 2025
Where: UBC Robson Square — exhibitors will be located in the ice rink
Here is the link to the event map: https://www.wordvancouver.ca/venue-map

Visit our Booth! Look for the blue branded table cloth. 

We will be right in front of the main entrance of UBC Robson Square, rink level.

If you’re attending the festival, be sure to drop by our table. Whether you’re a seasoned calligrapher or just curious, we’ll have:

  • Live calligraphy demos — Pick up a personalized bookmark with your name beautifully written in calligraphy!

  • Info about upcoming seminars and drop-in events

  • Membership sign-up information

  • And of course — lots of friendly faces!

Follow and tag us on  Instagram:  @westcoast_calligraphy_society

If you’re attending, tag us in your photos — we’d love to see your Word Vancouver experience. #WCSatWordVan #WordVancouver #CalligraphyVancouver #WestcoastCalligraphySociety

All Things Calligraphy SALE at the March in-person meeting

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As if you need another reason to come to the in-person March meeting –

Not only a brilliant program by Violet Smythe but the opportunity to do a little shopping

ALL THINGS CALLIGRAPHIC ON SALE Spring is Here And What Better Time to Add A Few Items To Your Calligraphic Supplies!

Our wonderful Renee Wilkins had an incredible collection of inks, books and other treasures. And they are now for sale at ink-credible prices.

The Sale table will be set up and the Sale will open at 7 p.m. before the start of the meeting.

Cash – e-transfers – and credit cards – are acceptable.

All profits from the sale will go to the benefit of Westcoast Calligraphy Society

 

Sermon from Ken Brookfield’s Memorial

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The sermon shared at the memorial of our beloved Ken Brookefield stands as a testament to his unwavering faith, boundless kindness, and the enduring legacy of love he left behind. 

May this reflection offer comfort and inspiration, reminding us of the values Ken cherished and the light he brought to all who knew him.

Sermon – Ken Brookfield – St. John’s – 2024

In planning for today Alison made it very clear that this service was to be a celebration of life.  And so, it is a celebration of the life of Ken Brookfield and what a life, what a wonderful life in so many ways.  He lived for 101 years and for most of that time in very good health.  As a young man he met the love of his life Hanna and they would spend the next 60 years as the apple of each other’s eye, raising a wonderful family together.  He ran his own successful business and had many interests including calligraphy, nature and classical music.  Ken lived in his own home right up until the last week of his life and he died peacefully with family by his side and his favourite Mozart music gently playing.  In a way, should we all be so blessed, so blessed of a life well and truly lived.

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Westcoast is on the MOVE!!!

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It’s finally happening. We have found a more central location for our meetings. We’re starting off the New Year in our new digs. Join us in our new location at :

Peace Church, 659 52 AVE E, Vancouver, BC V5X 1G8.

That’s just off Fraser Street. Public transportation via Fraser Street or 49th Avenue buses.

Click on the map for a larger, crisper vesion.