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 NOW available on Eventbrite for the 2024/25 Membership year. 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/2024 through June 30th/2025. For more information on Membership benefits go to our Membership page.
Memberships for the 2024/25 Membership year are available now.
Canadian Membership is available now – ECS Canadian Members’ Registration
US/International Membership is available now – ECS US/International Members’ Registration
WE ARE WORKING TO PROVIDE YOU WITH AN EXCITING YEAR OF CALLIGRAPHY INSTRUCTION AND DEMONSTRATIONS DELIVERED TO YOU IN PERSON AND VIRTUALLY.
Next Meeting
March 5th (In person) Flat Brush – Jeanine Alexander
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 2024/25 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 2024/25 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
Mentor Meetup – Alphabet Fun: Art Deco, Bags, Cards, Decoration, E-magination!
Date: 26 April 2025 Time: 10 AM to 3 PM Location: 10045 81 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T6E 1W7 Details: Explore the world of Art Deco as you create unique Bags, Cards, and Decorations. Let your E-magination run wild! Join Jeanine Alexander and Pauline... READ MORE
Pointed Pen with Pauline Baynes
Monthly Meeting (In-person) Time & Location Date: April 2, 2025 We will be meeting at Mill Woods Seniors & Multicultural Center: 2610 Hewes Way, Edmonton, AB, T6L 0A9 Doors open at 5:30 to... READ MORE
Mentor Meetup – Creative Alphabet
Saturday, March 29, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm MST See what your imagination can come up with as we explore creative lettering! Location 10045 81 Ave NW, Edmonton AB T6E 1W7. (Please note that... READ MORE
Flat Brush Basics with Jeanine Alexander
Date: March 5, 2025 Mill Woods Seniors & Multicultural Center: 2610 Hewes Way, Edmonton, AB, T6L 0A9 Doors open at 5:30 to set up, meeting at 6-ish Date: March 5, 2025 Tickets The... READ MORE
Mentor Meetup – Easy Tag Book Project
Date and Time Saturday, January 25, 2025 – 10:00 am – 3:00 pm MST Location 10045 81 Ave NW, Edmonton AB T6E 1W7. (Please note that this is not The Paint Spot but... READ MORE
Pointed Brush Italic Calligraphy with Sally Penley
February 5 from 7-9 pm on ZOOM In this 2-hour workshop, we will learn to use a pointed fiber-tipped brush to create beautiful thick-and-thin italic letters. To build awareness for the pressure-release technique to create the... READ MORE
Sachin Shah – Italic Minuscules
December 4, 2024, from 7-9 pm on Zoom In this class, we will learn Sachin’s approach for constructing Italic minuscules. We will start with basic concepts and build more complexity towards the letterforms.... READ MORE