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• The Truly Flexible Pointed Pen

  • Start
    September 25, 2026
  •  
  • End
    November 19, 2026
  •  
  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    Online - Zoom

  Presenter: Rick Paulus

  
  

  Sponsored by San Diego SfC  

  Fridays, September 25, October 9, 16, and 30  6PM-8PM PDT

  ABOUT THE WORKSHOP: Extend the range of your pointed pen’s potential as we break away from traditional pointed pen scripts and explore the full power of this amazing little pen nib. Following an analysis of historical models as well as the work of contemporary masters, we will put our pens to paper and systematically develop new pointed pen styles out of formal broad-edge hands such as Roman Capitals, foundational, italic, uncial, and blackletter. In addition to the introduction of new hands, each class will include additional tips and topics such as working with color, creating texture, and layout. The methods and skills acquired in this workshop will give participants the tools they need to further their reach with the pointed pen in many ways. This workshop will be recorded and made available for three months. 

  NECESSARY SKILL LEVEL: Beginner to intermediate

  
  

  ABOUT RICK: Rick Paulus has been a calligrapher and a teacher for over forty years. He apprenticed for several years at the legendary Tolley Studios, in Washington, DC, before becoming the engrosser for the US State Department. In 1998, he was appointed chief calligrapher of the White House, where he remained for two presidents until, in 2006, he answered the call of the wild and left Washington, DC to explore new adventures in nature and art. Today, in addition to enjoying calligraphic explorations in his studio on the shores of Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts, Rick is dedicated to sharing the knowledge he gained through many years of studio production and artistic experimentation with students of all ages and skill levels.

  HOW TO REGISTER
  

  PAID WORKSHOPS ARE OPEN TO MEMBERS ONLY.  No refunds, since recording will be provided. 
  

  FEES: $80

  
  

  Registration is handled by volunteers. Please help keep this efficient by paying within 24 hours. It's a lot of extra effort for us to chase and we may simply cancel the registration, due to workload.
  

  Enrollment is for current paid Society for Calligraphy members only. Your membership must be current at time of sign-up as well as when class is held. No reservation will be held until your dues are current. If your membership lapses, you become ineligible.  (To become a member: https://societyforcalligraphy.org/Join-SfC). After April 1, 2026, it is recommended that first time members pay $42 (rather than introductory)--membership will be valid through June 30, 2027. Even for those who aren't local, you'll want to mark the chapters which provide the workshops you love. Some chapters provide perks, such as direct email announcements, newsletters, and other helpful communications.
  

  For confirmation and prompt receipt of supply list, we recommend that your payment arrive no later than two weeks before the workshop. You do not have a spot in the workshop until you receive a confirmation email.

  After completing this first step of registration, an automatic email will be sent with a PayPal button, plus instructions, should you prefer to pay by check.  If you don't receive that email within a few minutes, please check your spam folder.  If you don't find it there, please contact Kristi.

  For those affiliated with SfC's San Diego chapter, we do have scholarship funds available to assist in the education and development of calligraphic skills. Please contact Kristi to inquire.
  

  Questions? E-mail Kristi Darwick at sdworkshops@societyforcalligraphy.org

  NO audio or video recording of any program, meeting, workshop or other SfC function permitted without prior consent of both guest artist and a representative of the Board of Governors. ** You must ask permission of the artist/ instructor to photograph any copyrighted materials, including demos.

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• Cards with Pockets and Alphabet Play - IN-PERSON

  • When
    November 14, 2026
  •  
    10:00 AM - 3:30 PM
  • Location
    San Diego Education Association
  • Spaces left
    11

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  PRESENTERS: Wendy Telford and Kristi Darwick

  
  

  Sponsored by: 

  Saturday November 14, 2026, 10AM to 3:30 PM. IN-PERSON

  Location: San Diego Education Association

  
  

  
  

  Kristi is experimenting with these letters, so please disregard the spacing issues, etc. LOL. She'll be sharing more as she continues to create samples with different tools. And, do take a look at Brian's work on Instagram: @briankurzius.

  
  

  FEES: no charge for the program. Optional materials fee.

  ABOUT THE WORKSHOP:  Wendy will teach cards with pockets--these are so handy to have on hand. 

     Kristi will walk us through a fun, narrow version of Romans, inspired by the lettering of Brian Kurzius.
      Participants will have the option to attend both sessions or only the morning or afternoon session. 

  SKILL LEVEL: All levels.

  SUPPLY LIST: 

  CARDS
  

  • Paper 8 1/2" x 11": for your convenience, two sheets of paper (autumn or Christmas-themed) and two envelopes will be available for a $4 materials fee . If you prefer to bring your own, the best paper for this project will be non-directional. 
    
  • Scissors 
    
  • Some type of liquid crafting glue, tape runner, or double-sided tape
  • Pencil/eraser/ruler
    
  • Bone folder
    
  • A stylus to score your paper
    

  Optional: 
  

  1. Our cards will have pockets. Feel free to bring tags, small photos, ephemera that you might want to put in a pocket. 
  2. If you have rubber stamps featuring holiday images or greetings, feel free to bring.  We will bring some to share. (If you bring stamps please bring a dye-based stamp pad). (Wendy will provide paper and tags for stamping.)

  ALPHABET

  With permission, Kristi adapted this alphabet from the work of Brian Kurzius, which she has long-admired. She continues to experiment with various tools and techniques and we'll play with what we have in this session. Brian uses an EZ-A pen, which is no longer available. Bring that if you have it. Kristi  likes built-up letters and has tried fine-point markers, such as Micron .01, as well as a pointed pen. She'll also show a technique from Brian where he outlines the letter forms in black and fills the strokes with a line of bleed-proof white. Bring whatever tools you'd like to use to experiment. Some ideas--none of these is required:

  • Layout or gridded paper
  • Better paper--#300 or #400 sketch or drawing pads 9"x12" by Strathmore will work.
  • Optional - dark paper (be sure to bring bleed-proof white or other favorite that will show on this)
  • Pencils, eraser, ruler - mechanical or any graphite pencil, even colored pencils.
  • Pens: Smaller broad-edged pens, pointed pen (straight holder), ruling pen, folded pen. Fine markers .01 up to .08.
  • Your writing fluid of choice: gouache, walnut ink, sumi, etc.

  For confirmation and prompt receipt of supply list, we recommend that you register no later than one week before the program. You do not have a spot in the session until you receive a confirmation email. Membership in SfC is not required.

  Questions? E-mail Kristi Darwick at sdworkshops@societyforcalligraphy.org

  NO audio or video recording of any program, meeting, workshop or other SfC function permitted without prior consent of both guest artist and a representative of the Board of Governors. ** You must ask permission of the artist/ instructor to photograph any copyrighted materials, including demos.

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• Simple Watercolor and Drawing Techniques to Enliven Your Calligraphy - An Introduction

  • When
    November 17, 2026
  •  
    1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Online - Zoom

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  Presenter: Barbara Roth

  
  

  Sponsored by: 
  

  TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 1-3PM PST, via Zoom

  COST: $15

  
  

  PAID WORKSHOPS ARE OPEN TO MEMBERS ONLY.  No refunds since this will be recorded.

  We plan to schedule an ongoing series of these classes. We'll announce more soon.  Since we're entering the busy holiday season, we decided to only schedule a single introductory session before the end of this year. 
  

  ABOUT THE WORKSHOP:  

  In this ongoing series, you’ll learn fundamental drawing and painting techniques that will build your skills so that you can illustrate your calligraphy with images to complement your writing.

       All techniques will be explained and demonstrated, plus you’ll have time to practice and ask questions. Drawing techniques will  include contour drawing, beginning a drawing with basic shapes, measuring to get correct proportions, how to see values and add shading. I will also teach you an  illustrator’s secret tricks, supplies, and methods to bring your drawings to life.

       The watercolor painting techniques taught in our workshop will help you paint all kinds of different effects with watercolor. 

       You’ll also learn color mixing techniques and recipes that will help you avoid muddy colors and mix the colors you want.

       Ink drawing techniques to enhance your watercolor work will be taught, as well as how to fix painting mistakes.

  You will leave this introductory class with the ability to sketch and paint what you see.  THIS SESSION WILL BE RECORDED AND AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING FOR THREE MONTHS.

  Note from Kristi: I've taken college level drawing and painting classes, but since I rarely applied the techniques, I never mastered them, plus I've forgotten more than I learned! We don't want that to happen here--we plan to schedule occasional study group sessions, to help us practice and better understand the techniques that Barbara has taught in class. 

  SKILL LEVEL: This class will be geared toward beginners, or others wishing to refresh their basic skills. 

  ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR: Barbara Roth believes anyone can learn to paint and draw if they want to. She has a degree in Fine Art and a Teaching Credential and 35 years of teaching experience. Currently she teaches watercolor classes for Miracosta Community Ed and in the San Diego Public libraries. She has been organizing and teaching travel painting workshops for 20 years. She likes to help her students find joy in the process of making art. She's written a book for Quarto Press called Anytime, Anywhere Art; Watercolor for the Artist on the Go.

  Barbara Roth anywhereart4u@gmail.com
  

  
  

  HOW TO REGISTER

  PAID WORKSHOPS ARE OPEN TO MEMBERS ONLY.  No refunds unless your spot can be filled from the wait list.
  

  COST: $15

  Questions/comments? please contact Kristi at sdworkshops@societyforcalligraphy.org 

  PLEASE READ:
  

  Enrollment is for current paid Society for Calligraphy members only. Your membership must be current at time of sign-up as well as when class is held. No reservation will be held until your dues are current. If your membership lapses, you become ineligible.  (To become a member: https://societyforcalligraphy.org/Join-SfC)

  PLEASE IGNORE THE INVOICE. Payment instructions will be automatically emailed to you--PLEASE ALLOW A FEW MINUTES FOR THE EMAIL TO ARRIVE.   If you don't receive that email within a few minutes, please check your spam folder.  If you don't find it there, please contact Kristi.  You will make a payment of $15 via PayPal or check.  Please do this at your earliest convenience as we may not be able hold your spot in the workshop--others may be waiting for it.  You do not have a spot in the workshop until you receive a confirmation email.

  For those affiliated with SfC's San Diego chapter, we do have scholarship funds available to assist in the education and development of calligraphic skills. Please contact Kristi to inquire.

  NO audio or video recording of any program, meeting, workshop or other SfC function permitted without prior consent of both guest artist and a representative of the Board of Governors. ** You must ask permission of the artist/ instructor to photograph any copyrighted materials, including demos.

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• The Lettering Studio: Tips, Tricks, Tools, & More with DeAnn Singh

  • When
    November 22, 2026
  •  
    12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom - Online

  Instructor: DeAnn Singh

  
  

  Sponsor:  Westside Regional

  Description:

  Learn great tips and tricks from DeAnn, in her lettering studio,
  on how to best organize your calligraphy tools, supplies,
  and more.  Have your pens, paints, and all your materials in beautiful order before the holiday card season begins!

  Class is suitable for all levels, including those who were
  enrolled in DeAnn’s previous The Lettering Studio session.

  Many new, practical ideas will be presented in this class!

  Registration details

  Fee:  $25  PayPal or Pay by check
  

  Workshop for SfC members only.  Non-members can join SfC for a separate $42 fee.  Please click the following link to join SfC https://societyforcalligraphy.org/Join-SfC   Membership can be used for any workshop/class through June 30, 2027.

  
  

  Pay via PayPal.  PayPal option includes non-refundable PayPal fees

  
  

  
  

  Pay by check

  Download Flyer for processing check payment and further workshop details.

  Students must be set up to take a Zoom class with video and audio (signed on one device); access to a printer is required to print the handouts.

  Zoom set-up and audio test begins at 11:45 AM, 15 minutes prior to the start of the class.

  This is a “Live” only Zoom session, no recording
  

  Contact: Barbara or Judy CalligraphyWLA@aol.com  with any questions or concerns.

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• Bold & Beautiful Uncials with the Broad-Edge Pen - IN-PERSON

  • When
    December 05, 2026
  •  
    9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Location
    San Diego Education Association, 10393 San Diego Mission Rd, Suite 100, San Diego, CA

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  IN-PERSON with Barbara Close

  
  

  Sponsored by: 

  Saturday, December 5, 2026, 9:30AM to 4:30 PM, includes a one hour break for lunch.

  Location: San Diego Education Association, 10393 San Diego Mission Rd, Suite 100, San Diego, CA

  COST: $50

  PAID WORKSHOPS ARE OPEN TO MEMBERS ONLY. No refunds unless your spot can be filled from the wait list.

  PLEASE SCROLL TO HOW TO REGISTER.
  

  ABOUT THE WORKSHOP: We will be taking a look into the marvels of the Uncial hand with Parallel Pens. The beauty of this lettering style is that it can be stacked tightly on the page with very little interlinear space and thus get a lot on the page. With fun and interesting exercises, we will expand our knowledge of Uncial, create some interesting pages and have fun along the way..

  The Uncial script originated in the 2nd to 4th centuries. They were the primary book hand, used in religious texts until the 9th century. They continued to evolve and were used in the hierarchy of scripts beginning in the Carolingian era. Today, this elegant alphabet may be used alone or combined with other hands. The rhythm of round and upright strokes that give this hand its distinctive appearance is what I love.

  We will look at many ways to use this script for modern, contemporary use for today.

  SKILL LEVEL: All levels

  ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR: Barbara is an internationally known calligrapher/artist and teaches in southern California, across the USA and Canada. She also teaches online global classes through Zoom and loves the idea of reaching so many people. Her work includes a wide variety of lettering styles and mixed media applications. She has exhibited across the country and has work in many private collections. Her work has creative passion with skillful execution. She has taught at several International Lettering Conferences, our own LETTERS CA STYLE Conference, and IAMPETH conferences. Barbara has designed the logo for Somerset Studio Magazine and the Calligraphy Collection font cartridge for Cricut. She’s also designed several greeting cards for Marcel Schurman, now Papyrus. Her philosophy of “Follow Your Heart” shows in her work, and continues with growth, heart and inspiration.
  

  www.barbclose.com

  barbara.close IG & FB

  
  

  HOW TO REGISTER

  PAID WORKSHOPS ARE OPEN TO MEMBERS ONLY. No refunds unless your spot can be filled from the wait list. . 

  COST:  $50 

  Questions/comments? please contact Kristi at sdworkshops@societyforcalligraphy.org 

  PLEASE READ:

  Enrollment is for current paid Society for Calligraphy members only. Your membership must be current at time of sign-up as well as when class is held. No reservation will be held until your dues are current. If your membership lapses, you become ineligible.  (To become a member: https://societyforcalligraphy.org/Join-SfC.) 

  PLEASE IGNORE THE INVOICE. Payment instructions will be automatically emailed to you--PLEASE ALLOW A FEW MINUTES FOR THE EMAIL TO ARRIVE.   If you don't receive that email within a few minutes, please check your spam folder.  If you don't find it there, please contact Kristi. Make a payment of $50 via PayPal or check.  Please do this at your earliest convenience as we may not be able hold your spot in the workshop--others may be waiting for it.  You do not have a spot in the workshop until you receive a confirmation email.

  For those affiliated with SfC's San Diego chapter, we do have scholarship funds available to assist in the education and development of calligraphic skills. Please contact Kristi to inquire.
  

  Questions? E-mail Kristi Darwick at sdworkshops@societyforcalligraphy.org

  NO audio or video recording of any program, meeting, workshop or other SfC function permitted without prior consent of both guest artist and a representative of the Board of Governors. ** You must ask permission of the artist/ instructor to photograph any copyrighted materials, including demos.

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• Elegant Uncials in Pointed Pen - IN-PERSON

  • When
    December 06, 2026
  •  
    9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Location
    San Diego Education Association, 10393 San Diego Mission Rd, Suite 100, San Diego, CA

  Register

  IN-PERSON with Barbara Close

  

  Sponsored by: 
  

  Sunday, December 6, 2026, 9:30AM to 4:30 PM, includes a one hour break for lunch.

  Location: San Diego Education Association, 10393 San Diego Mission Rd, Suite 100, San Diego, CA

  COST: $50
  

  PAID WORKSHOPS ARE OPEN TO MEMBERS ONLY.  No refunds unless your spot can be filled from the wait list.

  ABOUT THE WORKSHOP: Whether you're new to Uncial or looking to expand your lettering repertoire, trying Uncials with your pointed pen will inspire you and give you some expansion on variations. Enjoy the discoveries with new possibilities.

  SKILL LEVEL: All levels.

  ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR: Barbara is an internationally known calligrapher/artist and teaches in southern California, across the USA and Canada. She also teaches online global classes through Zoom and loves the idea of reaching so many people. Her work includes a wide variety of lettering styles and mixed media applications. She has exhibited across the country and has work in many private collections. Her work has creative passion with skillful execution. She has taught at several International Lettering Conferences, our own LETTERS CA STYLE Conference, and IAMPETH conferences. Barbara has designed the logo for Somerset Studio Magazine and the Calligraphy Collection font cartridge for Cricut. She’s also designed several greeting cards for Marcel Schurman, now Papyrus. Her philosophy of “Follow Your Heart” shows in her work, and continues with growth, heart and inspiration.

  www.barbclose.com

  barbara.close IG & FB

  
  

  HOW TO REGISTER

  PAID WORKSHOPS ARE OPEN TO MEMBERS ONLY.  No refunds unless your spot can be filled from the wait list.
  

  COST: $50

  Questions/comments? please contact Kristi at sdworkshops@societyforcalligraphy.org 

  PLEASE READ:
  

  Enrollment is for current paid Society for Calligraphy members only. Your membership must be current at time of sign-up as well as when class is held. No reservation will be held until your dues are current. If your membership lapses, you become ineligible.  (To become a member: https://societyforcalligraphy.org/Join-SfC)

  PLEASE IGNORE THE INVOICE. Payment instructions will be automatically emailed to you--PLEASE ALLOW A FEW MINUTES FOR THE EMAIL TO ARRIVE.   If you don't receive that email within a few minutes, please check your spam folder.  If you don't find it there, please contact Kristi.  Make a payment of $50 via PayPal or check.  Please do this at your earliest convenience as we may not be able hold your spot in the workshop--others may be waiting for it.  You do not have a spot in the workshop until you receive a confirmation email.

  For those affiliated with SfC's San Diego chapter, we do have scholarship funds available to assist in the education and development of calligraphic skills. Please contact Kristi to inquire.
  

  Questions? E-mail Kristi Darwick at sdworkshops@societyforcalligraphy.org

  NO audio or video recording of any program, meeting, workshop or other SfC function permitted without prior consent of both guest artist and a representative of the Board of Governors. ** You must ask permission of the artist/ instructor to photograph any copyrighted materials, including demos.

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• Paper Embroidery

  • When
    December 19, 2026
  •  
    9:00 AM - 1:30 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

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  PRESENTER: Dorothy Yuki

  
  

  SPONSOR: South Los Angeles Chapter (Solar Nibs)

  
  

  
  

  COURSE DESCRIPTION:

  Want to embellish a photo, postcard, or a paper piece with something other than paint or ink? In this workshop, you will learn how to use the tools and various kinds of stitches to make it your own work of art. 

  Class will start at 9am and we will have a half hour lunch break around noon. 

  Class will be recorded and the recording will be available until January 31, 2026. 

  MATERIALS LIST: 

  Materials List for Paper Embroidery.pdf
  

  ^ Click this link for the materials list. If you have questions about any of the items, you can email Dorothy. Her contact is listed in the pdf. 

  
  

  ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR: 
  

  From Dorothy Yuki: Since 1964, after college, I became an owner of a manufacturing business, In Good Company. We were the suppliers to Macy's USA, William/Sonoma and military canteens throughout the world with kitchen goods...aprons, potholders, placemats, napkins and a lot of stuff and nonsense.  I sold the business in 1977 and became a design and production consultant to the Fashion Industry and the entertainment production companies. I did volunteer work with the Sierra Gorda Ecological group in Mexico from 2003 to the present. I was also the master educator for the San Francisco Fashion Incubator until 2020. I have been teaching arts and crafts since 2000. I have been a President of Friends of Calligraphy and a member of Society for Calligraphy, Pacific Scribes, Portland Society for Calligraphy and Escribiente Calligraphy Society.  I have been a teacher for San Francisco Center for the Book, SCRAP-sf, Ruth's Table, Letterform Archive and others here in San Francisco. I've also taught in Europe, South America and Mexico. However, at my age, I am still learning but want to pass on and share what I know. 
  

  REGISTRATION DETAILS:

  Class fee is $50. Please click register at the top left and complete payment. If payment is not received with registration, your registration will be cancelled. Please read all details. No refunds will be issued. 

  If you have any questions, email Lona at sfc.solarnibs@gmail.com.

  Registration is for Society for Calligraphy members only. Your membership must be current at time of sign-up as well as when class is held. For membership, please go to: https://societyforcalligraphy.org/resources/Membership.pdf

  NO audio or video recording of any program, meeting, workshop or other SfC function permitted without prior consent of both guest artist and a representative of the Board of Governors. You must ask permission of the artist/ instructor to photograph any copyrighted materials, including demos. 

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• Bold and Blended-Chunky Caps with Bister Inks - In-Person

  • Start
    January 09, 2027
  •  
    9:30 AM
  • End
    January 10, 2027
  •  
    4:30 PM
  • Location
    San Diego Education Association, 10393 San Diego Mission Rd, Suite 100, San Diego, CA
  • Spaces left
    4

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  PRESENTER: AMITY PARKS

  
  

  SPONSORED BY SFC'S SAN DIEGO CHAPTER

  Saturday, January 9-10,  9:30 AM to 4:30 PM (Pacific Time)- in-person

  (All paid workshops are for Members-only.) No refunds unless the spot can be filled from the waitlist.

  ABOUT THE WORKSHOP:  This class will be spent learning a broad edged pen version of a chunky Roman capital alphabet. This fun and bold hand has a more casual and contemporarylook than its more formal cousins. We’ll practice the pen manipulation that allowsfor dynamic stroke transitions. The boldness of this lettering style creates lovelytextures and white spaces. Once we’ve learned the alphabet, we’ll add somecolor. This hand lends itself to fun color blending when spaced tightly, as the boldstrokes stay wet and allow for bleeding from one letter to another. We’ll play with a powdered ink, called Bister, from Belgium to get some gorgeous and transparent color effects with our lettering. We’ll also explore design ideas by combining our Chunky Caps with some contrasting hands and tools for variety. Finally, we’ll get out our pencils and add some graphite effects to our lettering to really make it. This workshop will NOT be recorded. 

  EXPERIENCE LEVEL:  Intermediate/Advanced Level

  ABOUT AMITY: Amity Parks is a visual artist and calligrapher based in Missoula, Montana. With a deep passion for the lettering arts, she has spent many years studying calligraphy through intensive weeklong workshops and private instruction with internationally acclaimed teachers. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Tulsa and a Master of Fine Arts from the University of Montana.

       Amity’s work has been widely exhibited and published in both national and regional venues. A dedicated educator and active member of local and statewide calligraphy guilds, she frequently teaches workshops across the U.S. and abroad. Her teaching résumé includes serving on the faculty of multiple national and international lettering arts conferences.

       Most recently, Amity has partnered with Brody Neuenschwander to host immersive, two-week calligraphy retreats at Casa Verna in Umbria, Italy. Her work and course information can be found on Facebook, Instagram, and at www.amityparkslettering.com.

  
  

  REGISTRATION: You must be a member both when you register and when the class is held. Pay by check or PayPal. No refunds. 

  COMPLETED REGISTRATION REQUIRES 2 STEPS:

  1. FIRST PRESS THE REGISTER BUTTON. 

  2. PLEASE IGNORE THE INVOICE. Payment instructions will be automatically emailed to you--PLEASE ALLOW A FEW MINUTES FOR THE EMAIL TO ARRIVE.  Make a payment of $100 via PayPal or check.  Please do this at your earliest convenience as we may not be able hold your spot in the workshop, since others may be waiting for it.

  Non-members, here is information on how to join SfC: https://societyforcalligraphy.org/Join-SfC. We recommend you select up to two regional chapters, which provide extra perks at no extra charge. You may want to choose those that sponsor the workshops you enjoy. PLEASE NOTE: there is no guarantee you'll have a spot in this workshop. 

  Your membership must be current at time of sign-up as well as when class is held. If your membership lapses, you become ineligible and your space will be filled from the waiting list. No refunds, unless your spot can be filled from the waitlist.

  Questions? Kristi Darwick at sdworkshopsteam@societyforcalligraphy.org.

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• LETTERS CALIFORNIA STYLE 2027 - DEPOSIT

  • Start
    February 19, 2027
  •  
  • End
    February 22, 2027
  •  
  • Location
    SONESTA HOTEL LAX
  • Spaces left
    4

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  LETTERS CALIFORNIA STYLE 2027. -  20th Anniversary Conference!                                                                                                 

  Complete your non-refundable $75.00 deposit online.

  LETTERS is a members only conference. If you would like to become a member please visit the home page and follow the prompts. It's easy and allows you to take part in  all of our activities.

  Attendees at LETTERS 2026 will receive a higher registration priority number than new deposit holders. Making a deposit now ensures a place at LETTERS 2027.

  Class choices will be assigned based on your priority number. You are not guaranteed your first choice but we will do our best to place you in your first choice and definitely one of your three class preferences.

  The brochure for LETTERS 2027 is available on the conference page of the website.

  The payment deadline will be November 15, 2026.

  The faculty lineup for 2027 includes: Yukimi Annand, Barbara Close, Erin Fletcher, Mike Gold, Randy Hasson with Nina Tran,  Rick Paulus, Tamara Stoneburner, Anne Davnes  and Lonna Yen (InkFurie)

  NEW 2027 Beginner/Novice Weekend Package features:  Younghae Chung (Pointed Pen - Introduction to Copperplate) & Nina Tran (Broad Edge Pen - Introduction to Gothic Textura) Please place deposit for this package separately!

  LETTERS will take place at the Sonesta Hotel LAX - 5985 W Century Boulevard, Los Angeles.

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• LETTERS CALIFORNIA STYLE - WEEKEND BEGINNER PACKAGE DEPOSIT

  • Start
    February 20, 2027
  •  
    10:00 AM
  • End
    February 21, 2027
  •  
    10:00 PM
  • Location
    SONESTA HOTEL LAX
  • Spaces left
    10

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  LETTERS CALIFORNIA STYLE 2027. -  20th Anniversary Conference! 

  NEW 2027 Beginner/Novice Weekend Package features:  

  Younghae Chung (Pointed Pen - Introduction to Copperplate) & Nina Tran (Broad Edge Pen - Introduction to Gothic Textura) 

  Saturday: Younghae Chung

  Sunday: Nina Tran                                                                                            

  Complete your non-refundable $75.00 deposit online.

  This conference package will include two days of instruction (Saturday & Sunday); one night of accommodation (Saturday night), lunch and dinner on Saturday and all meals on Sunday; plus all other scheduled activities.

  You can add additional nights to your stay.

  LETTERS is a members only conference. If you would like to become a member please visit the home page and follow the prompts. It's easy and allows you to take part in  all of our activities.

  The full brochure for LETTERS 2027  is available on the conference page of the website.

  The payment deadline will be November 15, 2026.

  The complete faculty lineup for 2027 includes: Yukimi Annand, Barbara Close, Erin Fletcher, Mike Gold, Randall Hasson with Nina Tran,  Rick Paulus, Tamara Stoneburner, Anne Davnes  and Lonna Yen (InkFurie) and Younghae Chung

  LETTERS will take place at the Sonesta Hotel LAX - 5985 W Century Boulevard, Los Angeles. 19-22 February, 2027.

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• Gothic Texture

  • Start
    April 06, 2027
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  • End
    April 20, 2027
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  • Schedule
    3 sessions
  • Location
    Online - Zoom

  Presenter: Filip Ciślak

  
  

  SfC-Parent Group  Fund-Raiser, Facilitated  by San Diego SfC  

  SAVE THE DATES! Registration will open soon. 

  Tuesdays, April 6, 9:30-11:30, and April 13 and 20  9:30AM-Noon PDT

  ABOUT THE WORKSHOP: Gothic Textura is arguably the most recognizable Blackletter style, celebrated for its rhythmic character, dramatic contrast, and visual punch. Far from being an anachronistic relic, it is a highly expressive modern medium. Whether your goal is to create formal, tradition-based works or bold, contemporary interpretations, Textura provides the perfect foundation.

       Over the first two classes, we will cover both lowercase and uppercase alphabets, focusing on core construction, common mistakes, and spacing principles. As we progress, we’ll explore variations that allow you to add a personal, creative touch. In the third class, I will demonstrate alternative interpretations to show you where you can take Textura next. You'll receive homework assignments between sessions, and at the end of classes 2 and 3, I will lead brief critique sessions to review selected student work.

       I will provide detailed printed handouts filled with exemplars, letterform variations, exercises, and helpful hints to guide you during the class and your practice at home. This workshop will be recorded and made available for three months. 

  NECESSARY SKILL LEVEL: The class is suitable for beginners and more experienced calligraphers alike.  

  ABOUT FILIP: I’m a designer, letter artist, and calligrapher based in Katowice, Poland. I’m also an academic teacher at the Graphic Design Department of the Academy of Fine Arts in Katowice. In 2022, I earned my Ph.D. for my work on methodology and visual systems for teaching calligraphy to graphic design students. I’m a member of the Calligraphy Masters collective and the Speedball Artists Network.

       I have led numerous live calligraphy workshops in Poland and abroad, including Rome, Helsinki, Bratislava, Zaragoza, and Zlín, to name a few. Additionally, since 2016, I have been teaching regular calligraphy classes for the Academy’s students. I’ve also been running online

  HOW TO REGISTER
  

  PAID WORKSHOPS ARE OPEN TO MEMBERS ONLY.  No refunds, since recording will be provided. 
  

  FEES: $100

  
  

  Registration is handled by volunteers. Please help keep this efficient by paying within 24 hours--it's a lot of extra effort for us to chase.
  

  Enrollment is for current paid Society for Calligraphy members only. Your membership must be current at time of sign-up as well as when class is held. No reservation will be held until your dues are current. If your membership lapses, you become ineligible.  (To become a member: https://societyforcalligraphy.org/Join-SfC). Even for those who aren't local, you'll want to mark the chapters which provide the workshops you love. Some chapters provide perks, such as direct email announcements, newsletters, and other helpful communications.
  

  For confirmation and prompt receipt of supply list, we recommend that your payment arrive no later than two weeks before the workshop. You do not have a spot in the workshop until you receive a confirmation email.

  After completing this first step of registration, an automatic email will be sent with a PayPal button, plus instructions, should you prefer to pay by check.  If you don't receive that email within a few minutes, please check your spam folder.  If you don't find it there, please contact Kristi.

  For those affiliated with SfC's San Diego chapter, we do have scholarship funds available to assist in the education and development of calligraphic skills. Please contact Kristi to inquire.
  

  Questions? E-mail Kristi Darwick at sdworkshops@societyforcalligraphy.org

  NO audio or video recording of any program, meeting, workshop or other SfC function permitted without prior consent of both guest artist and a representative of the Board of Governors. ** You must ask permission of the artist/ instructor to photograph any copyrighted materials, including demos.

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