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

December 4, 2024 on Zoom. 7:00 – 9:00 pm.

Sachin Shah – Italic Minuscules

 

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

Sachin Shah – Italic Minuscules

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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

Fall Workshop

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Cecilia Boschi will be teaching our fall workshop via ZOOM . To register for this workshop please click on this highlighted link: Pretty Paisley Letters. ECS – Pretty Paisley Letters with Cecilia Boschi... READ MORE

Weathergrams

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Weathergrams Our theme for the Weathergrams is Four Strong Winds which reflects the spirit and beauty of Alberta. Here is the song which is being performed at one of our local music festivals: Four... READ MORE