Classes & Workshops

Classes and workshops will be either online or in person. REGISTRATION WILL TAKE PLACE ONLY ON EVENTBRITE.  Our first major workshop will be 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 2025/26

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 GENERAL MEETING CLASSES. THIS IS AN ECS MEMBER BENEFIT AND MEMBERS HAVE ACCESS TO THEM.

Please note changes may be necessary due to unforeseeable circumstances

September 3, 2025 In-Person Class: Envelope decorating (Arlene Bowles, Nancy Hannemann, Mary Whale, & Donna Bereska 30 min. presentation/demo)

October 1, 2025 In-Person Class: Foundational (Peggy Marce)

November 5, 2025 Zoom Class: Italic Majuscules (Matt Wright)

December 3, 2025 Zoom Class: Festive Lettering (Sally Towers Sybblis)

January 7, 2026 Zoom Class: The Mystery and Magic of Powered Inks (Violet Smythe)

February 4, 2026 Zoom Class: Weaving Our Stories (Suzie Beringer)

March 4, 2026 In-Person Class: Funky Letters (Jeanine Alexander)

April 1, 2026 In-Person Class: Knotty Celtic Letters (Pauline Baynes)

May 6, 2026 AGM

 

Mentor Meetups 2025/26

Held at The Paint Spot’s Artelier

10 AM to 4 PM

Register on Eventbrite for our  Mentor Meetups & workshops for a small fee. Please note that they will not be posted on Eventbrite for registration until the month they occur with details of the event.

September 27, 2025 Folded Pen (Kerri Forster)

November 29, 2025 Calligraphy 101 (Gail Fournier)

January 31, 2026 Painted Tyvek Letter Window Cuts (Mary Whale)

March 28, 2026 Quilling Designed Letters (Sarah Grieves)

Please bring your lunch and a water bottle. 

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.

For our most recent events, classes and workshops check our blog.   See the Membership page for added benefits of being an ECS Member.

One Day Workshops

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Series of Classes

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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.