The Edmonton Calligraphic Society is a non-profit organization formed in February 1986. The objective of the society is to develop and refine calligraphy and related crafts among members and to introduce and promote calligraphy as an art form to the general public in and around Edmonton. If you wish to see previous posts, please go to our Blog page.

Beginners are welcome & encouraged to join the Edmonton Calligraphic Society. No previous experience is necessary.

Contact: edmcalligraphy@gmail.com

Membership is available on Eventbrite. An annual membership costs just $49.26 for Canadian Members and $59.91 for USA/International members and provides you with member benefits from July 1st/2023 through June 30th/2024. For more information on Membership benefits go to our  Membership page.

Eventbrite ECS Canadian Members’ Registration

Eventbrite ECS US/International Members’ Registration

Memberships for the 2023/24 Membership year are now available. 

WE ARE WORKING TO PROVIDE YOU WITH AN EXCITING YEAR OF CALLIGRAPHY INSTRUCTION AND DEMONSTRATIONS DELIVERED TO YOU IN PERSON AND VIRTUALLY.

Next Meeting

April 3rd, 2024 will be IN PERSON at 6:00 pm. Doors open at 5:45.

Instructors:  Renita Land

Class: Spencerian Splendour

Join ECS in a fun-filled evening. 

This event is open to the public.  Registration link will soon be made available for anyone who is not a member of ECS and would like to take this class: Eventbrite

Membership gives members access to the monthly meeting classes. Please go to this link to learn more  about membership benefits OR to become a member: Membership

The Edmonton Calligraphic Society (ECS) will be hosting General Meetings in person and there will be 4 meetings done virtually for the 2023/24 year. General Meetings are designed to provide ECS members with the time and space to practice their calligraphy, gain valuable feedback and advice from fellow letterers, and learn about upcoming calligraphic events and volunteer opportunities.

Mailing Address: PO Box 32033, 607 2331 66 Street, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, T6K 4C2

The 2023/24 Membership year will be a combination of in person and online. Normally, General Meetings are typically hosted on the first Wednesday of the month from 6:00 – 8:50 PM at the Millwoods Seniors and Multicultural Centre, 2610 Hewes Way NW, Edmonton, AB.  Please note that this address also houses the Millwoods Public Library.

A reminder that our membership year is from July 1st to June 30th. 

 

Latest

March Mentor Meetup

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Here is the link to register or for more information: Eventbrite Watercolour Textures for Calligraphy and Playful Pencil Letters  (an in-person event) Date and time Sat, Mar 30, 2024 10:00 AM – 4:00... READ MORE

February Mentor Meetup

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CHOPSTICK LETTERS AND PAPER STRUCTURES – IN-PERSON EVENT! Where to get tickets for this event: Eventbrite Date and time Sat, Feb 24, 2024 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM MST Location The Artelier: 10045... READ MORE

Ink Drops January 2024

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Next Meeting: March 6th/2024 This will be an IN PERSON MEETING AT THE MILLWOODS SENIOR & MULTICULTURAL CENTER The class will be Paper Parfleche & Popsicle Sticks with Peggy Marce & Margaret Poznansky... READ MORE

JANUARY MENTOR MEET-UP

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Get Creative with Nature’s Pens and Ink! For more information or to register: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/get-creative-with-natures-pens-and-ink-tickets-794334896057?aff=oddtdtcreator Join us for a fun-filled event where we explore the beauty of nature through art! At Artelier Studios by PaintSpot.ca,... READ MORE

December Ink Drops 2023

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Next Meeting is February 7th, 2024 via Zoom at 7:00 pm. Please note that we are welcoming Maggie Gillikin to be our instructor for our February meeting. Instructor: Maggie Gillikin. Class:  Art Deco... READ MORE