Introductory/Refresher 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!
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
There are two ways to register for a class or workshop.
1. Register at an ECS General Meeting
ECS members are invited to register for workshops at ECS meetings by submitting a completed registration form and a cheque for the full registration fee. Registration dates for particular classes will be distributed through Ink Drops (our online members newsletter). Registration will only be accepted at the designated meeting, and not at subsequent meetings. Registration cheques are to be made payable to the “Edmonton Calligraphic Society”. Post-dated cheques will not be accepted.
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.
2. Register through Eventbrite.ca
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.
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.
Classes
(Introductory/Refresher):
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!
Workshops
Two Day Workshops
Watercolour Lettering & Design
Italic Variations
with Renee Alexander,
October 24th & 25th, 2020
Click here to see availability
for registration on Eventbrite.
One Day Workshops
Folded Pen Flair
with Jeanine Alexander
Cancelled.
April 5th. 2020
The Hand Lettered Lantern with Sally Towers
Saturday, April 25th, 2020
Click here to register on Eventbrite.
Series of Classes
Pointed Pen
with Pauline Baynes
April16. 23, & 30th/2020
6:30 to 9 pm at Millwoods Seniors & Multicultural Center
Cancelled.
Mentor Meetup
This month’s Meetup is cancelled.
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.