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Join us for our November 22 Zoom Meeting
November 22 is our AGM at 6:30 pm, followed by a Zoom presentation by Lily Yee-Sloan at 7:30 pm:
AN ARTIST’S JOURNEY: The First 40 Years.
Join us for Lily’s slide presentation featuring personal stories about the people and vents that have shaped her as an artist. She’ll talk about her growth as a calligrapher, share lessons from the stumbling blocks she’s tripped over and discuss tips for staying motivated. Whether you’re starting out as a calligrapher….or you’ve been lettering for years….or you’re stalled, we hope you’ll find something in Lily’s story that speaks to you and sheds light for the journey ahead.
Join us for our October 25 In-Person Meeting
ENGROSSER’S SCRIPT WITH MAXIE PENA
Engrosser’s Script is a pointed pen style of calligraphy that emerged from English Roundhand and flourished in the United States during the late 1800s and early 1900s. It is commonly executed using a pointed metal nib inside an oblique pen holder. Engrosser’s Script can be aptly described as drawing rather than writing due to the slower pace and the broken-down nature of the letter forms. Frequent pen lifts between strokes mimic precision techniques used by metal engravers, making this script akin to engraving on paper.
In this program, we will go through exercises to grasp the fundamental shapes essential for Engrosser’s Script, and then proceed with a systematic approach to learn how to construct the lowercase alphabet.
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Maxie Peña is a Filipina calligrapher based in Vancouver, Canada. She fell in love with the pointed pen in 2016 and has taught both online and in-person workshops since 2019. She received her Certificate of Proficiency in Engrosser’s Script from IAMPETH in June 2023 and is currently working on her Certificate of Excellence for 2024. Connect with her on Instagram @maxiecalligraphy or check out her website maxiecalligraphy.com.
Join us for our September 27 In-Person Meeting
ANCIENT GEOMETRY for the MODERN CALLIGRAPHER
with MERRILEE HUGHES
(You don’t have to be a math scholar to do this!)
“Geometry will draw the soul toward truth and create the spirit of philosophy.”—Plato
From the time of Plato through the Middle Ages, geometry was taught as an essential component of the quadrivium. Explore ways that modern calligraphers can tap into this ancient practice to produce inspired contemporary works.
Join us for our in-person June 28 Social
Our In-person social.
Let’s Socialize! We will have non-alcoholic beverages and sweets from the Bear Country Bakery. Feel free to bring a small plate of savory finger food to share.
Our DECORATED LETTERS will be on display and photographed for our website gallery.
STUDY GROUPS Violet and Wendy will share their experiences in participating in a small zoom study group that has met for the past two years. They will share lots of examples of their calligraphic works.
Join us for our May 24 In-Person Meeting
LAYOUT and DESIGN for CALLIGRAPHY and LETTERING ARTISTS with
VALERIE AKKERMAN
A study in layout and design elements for calligraphers and lettering artists. In this class, Valerie will expand on the Elements of Design covered in the April presentation. We will learn new and creative ways to layout ur calligraphy and lettering pieces.
Join us for our April 26 in-person meeting
ELEMENTS OF DESIGN for CALLIGRAPHERS AND LETTERING ARTISTS with
VALERIE AKKERMAN
Valerie Akkerman is a graphic designer, lettering enthusiast, instructor and a member of the Westcoast Calligraphy Society. She will take us through an exploration of the Elements of Design and find ways to understand and apply them to your calligraphy journey. You can check out Valerie’s lettering style on her Instagram account. Calligraphy & hand lettering: @valerie_akkerman Shop: www.etsy.com/shop/valerieakkerman
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