Workshops

Learn Calligraphy - Hand Lettering or update your skills

General Workshop Registration Information
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 for more information on class registration, or phone 403-271-8228 and leave a message.

Visit our Gallery to see artwork by members and students.

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In light of Covid-19 restrictions being relaxed there are both in person workshops and ZOOM onLine classes scheduled. There is information about many on-line workshops in our eBulletin. To receive the eBulletin click the link (big blue button) at the bottom of the page.. 

Beginner Uncial
September 19 & 26, 2023 (Tuesdays) 6:30 to 8:30 pm MT

Sorry Beginner Uncial class is FULL

Uncial or Celtic letters were first written from the 4th to the 8th century. This ancient lettering is still appreciated and relevant today and exudes character. This is a great basic letterform and wonderful place to start your edged pen calligraphy or a good refresher. 

Instructor Kerri Forster has many years of calligraphy experience and is a popular local instructor.

Location: in the NW Calgary community of Varsity (near Market Mall -address to be provided on registration)

Trust the Process 

A New Yearlong Workshop with Tara Hayden
When: First Wednesday of every month from October 2023 to June 2024 (nine sessions)
Time: 10 AM – 12 PM
Sorry class is FULL

Looking for a nine-month art experience where you’ll explore parts of yourself while sharing with others on the same journey? We’ll explore lettering, painting, art journaling and collage and use different materials.

 

Beginner Italic

Sorry Beginner Italic class is FULL

November 7 & 21, 2023 (Tuesdays) 6:30 to 8:30 pm MT

Instructor Kerri Forster has many years of calligraphy experience and is a popular local instructor. 

Location: in the NW Calgary community of Varsity (near Market Mall -address to be provided on registration) 

Maximum 6 student

 

In person Workshops are held at St. Andrew's Heights Community Hall, 2504 - 13th Avenue NW, Calgary, unless otherwise indicated.

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FIND A CALLIGRAPHER

Curious about calligraphy? Looking for instruction or someone to personalize your special project? There are Bow Valley Calligraphy Guild members, right here in the Calgary area, who are available to do commission work and teach private or small classes in their homes, your home, or perhaps a mutually convenient location like a library or coffee shop. Whether you are a beginner or looking to hone your skills, these fine instructors are ready to connect with you about your lettering pursuits and calligraphic projects. Workshops and private lessons, community centres, the Kerby Centre, libraries and school, and programs in and around the city, oh the possibilities! More online and in-person classes are listed on the “LINKS” part of our website www.bvcg.ca

Find a Calligrapher HERE

Information is also available by calling 

(voice mail) 403-271-8228 

or make enquiries through the BVCG email account

 bvcginfo@gmail.com