Learn Calligraphy - Hand Lettering or update your skills
The Bow Valley Calligraphy is offering both in-person and ZOOM workshops at this time. Here are some things you will need to know for our online ZOOM workshops.
· Registration will only take place through Eventbrite.
· Full payment is required with your registration.
· Member registrations will begin two weeks before non-member registrations begin.
· Eventbrite fees will be paid by the attendee.
· Fees are non-refundable (the workshop will be recorded).
Your personal contact information is used by the Bow Valley Calligraphy Guild for the purposes of workshop correspondence and is not shared by the Guild with any other organization.
Please contact our Workshop Registrar:
Trust the Process 2!
w/Tara Hayden
Opening Doors Art
Certified Holding Space Practitioner
“The creative spirit will always have its good days and bad ones. This inconsistency is an essence of the process, which moves according to its inherent chemistry and not my expectations.”
-Shaun McNiff
A continuation from last year, 'Trust the Process 2' is a once a month creative opportunity for you and your creative spirit. This year, we will play with a variety of different materials and open ourselves to the possibility of trusting the process while doing so!
This is an opportunity for you to set aside three hours with like minded individuals where brave space is held for you to play, expand and relax. In our busy worlds, we often neglect this space for ourselves and our need to express ourselves creatively.
Like last year, this is definitely a process orientated class. It’s about the act of creation rather than producing a piece of artwork to hang on your wall. This may include some painting, art journalling, and papercraft with an invitation to add lettering/calligraphy as you feel inspired.
Saying that, this class is for EVERYONE! No experience or calligraphic experience is necessary. All are welcome…this year’s creative experiences are separate and different from last year
Again, this workshop happens once a month for eight months rather than a condensed weekly or weekend experience. This time span is to provide you with the time and space to ‘Trust the Process’!
Who: Anyone! Beginners to experienced artists
Where: St. Andrews Heights Community Hall, 2504 – 13th Avenue NW, Calgary
When: First Wednesday of every month from October 2024 to May 2025 (eight sessions)
Dates: October 2; November 6; December 4; January 8 (second Wednesday); February 5; March 5; April 2; May 7.
Time: 9 AM – 12 PM
Cost: $240.00
Supplies: A ‘basic list’ of supplies will be supplied in September. A complete supply list will also be provided for each month’s offering.
Maximum 20 students
To register, send an email with your name, email address and phone number to bvcgworkshops@gmail.com
You will receive instructions to pay by e-transfer. Your place will not be guaranteed until we receive your payment.
Uncial with Barb Fuller
Date: Sunday, November 17 and Sunday, November 24
Time: 9 AM to 4 PM
Uncial is the formal book of the 5th to the 8th centuries. It derives from Roman cursive hands and was used well into the 12th century for headings and important sections of text.
Uncial is rounded, rhythmic and easy to read, good for large blocks of text.
A good hand for beginners as there is no distinction between lower and upper case.
If you’ve already taken Uncial, this will be a good refresher. On the second day, we will explore developing Uncial into Lombardic Versals and Illuminating them.
This class is also for those who want to learn the Uncial Hand using their iPad, Apple Pencil, and Procreate. Adrienne Waller, from the BVCG Procreate Club, will be taking the class and is available to help anyone who wants to try their hand at digital Uncial.
To register, send an email with your name, email address and phone number to bvcgworkshops@gmail.com. If you will be using Procreate, please let us know when you register.
You will receive instructions to pay by e-transfer. Your place will not be guaranteed until we receive your payment.
Where: St. Andrews Heights Community Hall, 2504 – 13th Avenue NW, Calgary
When: Sunday, November 17 and Sunday, November 24, 2025
Time: 9 AM – 4 PM
Cost: $95.00 for members; $115.00 for non-members
Fees are nonrefundable unless your spot is filled from a wait list, or unless you are cancelling for a medical reason.
Non-members - please consider joining BVCG. The membership cost is $45.00 and includes three Journals per membership year, 3 two-hour online enrichment sessions over the winter and many in-person sessions with access to our BVCG calligraphy library.
Kerri’s Folded Pen Class
Jan 25 & 26, 2025
Come learn the incredible range of the folded pen, a versatile tool created for modern gestural lettering but capable of so much more. We’ll explore the various letter styles and mediums as we learn the range of folded pen possibilities. You’ll learn how to make wonderful bold expressive marks and letters as well as more controlled, elegant letters. This pen may just become your favourite writing tool as you develop a passion for distinctive modern lettering. This in person workshop taught by one of our very own delightful, experienced members is for all levels of calligraphers from beginner to expert. Join us!
Who: Anyone! Beginners to experienced artists
Where: St. Andrews Heights Community Hall, 2504 – 13th Avenue NW, Calgary
When: Saturday, January 25 and Sunday, January 26, 2025
Time: 9 AM – 4 PM
Cost: $95.00 for members; $115.00 for non-members
Fees are nonrefundable unless your spot is filled from a wait list, unless you are cancelling for a medical reason.
Non-members - please consider joining BVCG. The membership cost is $45.00 and includes three Journals per membership year, 3 two-hour online enrichment sessions over the winter and many in-person sessions with access to our BVCG calligraphy library.
To register, send an email with your name, email address and phone number to bvcgworkshops@gmail.com.
You will receive instructions to pay by e-transfer. Your place will not be guaranteed until we receive your payment.
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