Classes and workshops will be either online or in person. REGISTRATION WILL TAKE PLACE ONLY ON EVENTBRITE.  Our first major 3 day workshop will be online this October. The Mentor Meetups are small group gatherings that are in person. Members of ECS will receive information on all upcoming events via email/Ebulletin.

The Edmonton Calligraphic Society (ECS) offers regular classes and workshops throughout the year, taught by both local calligraphers and out-of-town guest instructors. Whether you’re an experienced calligrapher or just getting started, there’s sure to be a class for you!

General Meeting Classes

Introductory/Refresher classes are typically held within the context of a General meeting. If you’re just getting into calligraphy, or want to brush up on basic skills, these classes are a great way to get your feet (or pen) wet!

THERE IS NO NEED TO REGISTER FOR THE ONLINE GENERAL MEETING CLASSES. THIS IS AN ECS MEMBER BENEFIT AND MEMBERS HAVE ACCESS TO THEM. 

 

Workshops

Workshops offer more extended and highly focused training. A typical workshop involves instructional time, where a new lettering skill is taught to workshop attendees, along with time to practice and complete lettering exercises. Most importantly, the workshop instructor has the time and expertise to provide feedback on letterform and the composition and design of calligraphic art.

Workshops are arranged to meet the emerging needs of hand-lettering artists. They take on many forms. Examples of past workshop formats include:

  • Evening and daytime 3-hour workshops
  • One-day (6 hours) or two-day (12 hours) weekend events
  • Extended study (classes which take place over a number of weeks or months)

If you have questions about whether a workshop is right for you, don’t hesitate to email the Workshop Chairperson at edmcalligraphy@gmail.com

 

How to Register

Register through Eventbrite.ca

Registration dates for particular classes will be distributed through Ink Drops (our online members newsletter). Registration to classes and workshops is offered to both the general public and ECS members via Eventbrite. Details on how to register via Eventbrite, including the day on which registration opens, are provided on the event-specific pages listed in the Upcoming Classes and Workshops section below. Note that when you register through Eventbrite, an additional service fee may apply.

Registrations are not accepted by mail or through the ECS website.

Unless otherwise stated, class/workshop supplies are not included in your registration fee.

See the Membership page for added benefits of being an ECS Member.

Upcoming Classes and Workshops

Below, you’ll find a listing of our upcoming classes and workshops. For our most recent events, classes and workshops check our blog.   See the Membership page for added benefits of being an ECS Member.

 

Workshops

Two Day Workshop

Pointed Pen Variations with Mike Kecseg – February 4 & 11, 2023

Click on this link to register:  Eventbrite

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Date and time:   Sat, 4 Feb 2023, 9:30 AM –Sat, 11 Feb 2023, 12:30 PM MST

Where: Via ZOOM (online)

Engrossers Script is a beautiful, flowing hand steeped in tradition. While very practical, there may be times when you will want to break with tradition and create letterforms that are more expressive and contemporary. In this class we’ll take the same flexible pointed pen used for Engroser’s Script and use it to explore the potential for creating new and exciting letterforms. Through step by step instruction we’ll start with an informal pen script and then move toward creating a “gothicized” script and an “uncialized” script. Along the way we’ll develop a confidence with the pointed pen and discover the unique advantages of lettering with a flexible tool.

Both classes will be recorded and available to students until April 30, 2023.

Supply List:

• 4-5 pointed pen nibs of your choice (examples: Hunt #101, Gillott #303, Hiro #41, Nikko “G”, Leonardt EF Principal or your favourite nibs)

• Oblique pen holder

• Straight pen holder

• Black ink of your choice (examples: Moon Palace sumi, Higgins Eternal, McCaffrey’s or ink stick and grinding stone if you already use one.)

• Graph paper with 1/8″ squares. Size of paper is unimportant but at least 8/12″ X 11″

• Soft pencil (examples: 2B, 3B)

• Straight edge

• Protractor or adjustable triangle

• Mixing tray or mixing cups

• Mixing brush

• A few paper towels

• Small water container or bottle

Optional supplies

• 1-2 sheets or half sheets of a quality art paper. Size of paper is unimportant but at least 8 1/2″ X 11″ (examples: Arches HP, Canson Mi Tientes, Diploma Parchment or your favorite art paper)

• Gouache or colored ink (white or Dr. PH Martin’s bleedproof white and any colors of your choice)

• Drawing board and t-square

 

 

 

One Day Workshops

TBA

 

Series of Classes

TBA

 

Mentor Meetup: 

In Person Event, Saturday – TBA

For more info OR to register for this event:  Eventbrite

About this event: TBA

To register for this event:  Eventbrite

When & Where

Date and time: TBS, 2023, 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM MDT

Location: St. Paul’s Anglican Church 10127 145 Street Northwest Edmonton, AB T5N 2X6 

Supplies to Bring:

Anything that you would like to work on.

Bring your lunch and a water bottle so you can eat during the break.

 

Member-Taught Calligraphy Classes

In addition to the classes and workshops provided by the ECS, our members teach a variety of introductory and advanced workshops and classes on lettering, handwriting, gilding, and more. These classes and workshops are offered throughout the Edmonton area. For a listing of upcoming member-taught classes, visit our In The Community page.