Call for entries: register your entry(s) here!
ELIGIBILITY
Participation is open to current SfC members only. All entries must be original works of art. Submissions are limited to two pieces for each member.
SPECIFICATIONS
Artwork must be ready to hang, e.g. frame with picture wire and eyehooks. There is not a limitation on size of artwork. 3D pieces such as artists books are eligible and will be displayed in cases.
FEES
There is a participation fee of $15 for one piece and $25 for two pieces to help defray costs of art installation, reception, publications for the exhibit etc.
20% of sales of artwork will go to the Maloof.
If writing a check, email: Caroline Arakaki:
exhibitsCA@societyforcalligraphy.org for mailing address. Make check to SfC, include on memo line: SFC Exhibit 2024
Please register (button on this page) OR make checks payable to Society for Calligraphy.
DELIVERY OF WORK:
Thursday, October 7-9, call for appointment
Melanie Swezey-Cleaves, Assoc. Director
Sam & Alfreda Maloof Foundation for Arts & Crafts
5131 Carnelian Street, Alta Loma, CA 91701
General Information: 909.980.0412; email: info@malooffoundation.org
OPENING RECEPTION:
Saturday, October 26, 2024, from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
EXHIBITION DATES
October 24, 2024 through February 16, 2025
Exhibit Days: Fridays - Saturdays
Hours: Gallery Hours: 12-2:00pm
RETRIEVAL OF ARTWORK:
Tuesday, February 18, 2025, between the hours of 12-4pm (appointment required)
Contact: Melanie Swezey-Cleaves, Assoc. Director,
General Information: 909.980.0412, email: info@malooffoundation.org
Exhibit Co-Chairs:
Barbara Close: exhibitsBC@societyforcalligraphy.org
Caroline Arakaki: exhibitsCA@societyforcalligraphy.org
DEMONSTRATIONS AT OPENING RECEPTION AND THROUGHOUT THE EXHIBIT DURATION
CATALOG
We would like to create a catalog of the art pieces in the museum. We will need your information by October 1, 2024.
Please submit a photo of your art and email to Barbara, co-exhibit chair: exhibitsBC@Societyforcalligraphy.org with the following information (You can enter online as part of registration.):
-Title of Work
-Size of art --width x height
-Medium
-Sale Price or NFS
-Contact Phone Number
-Email
Also, please attach this information to your piece that goes to Maloof. You can use the "tear-off" on the Call for Entries form: SfC '24Exhibit Call for Entries-8indd.pdf .
Questions regarding catalog submission? Mina Taylor.
SPONSOR: South Los Angeles Chapter (Solar Nibs)
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Stunt Roman is a playful variation of Roman letters characterized by contrasting round, chonky letters and slender vertical ones. It was developed and published by William H. Gordon in his “Unique & Eccentric Letters” in 1915 and further developed by Ross F. George, his Speedball partner, in their Speedball Textbooks.
In this 4-hour workshop, we'll be taking our beloved basic monoline Roman letters out for a spin Speedball style!
This workshop will be recorded and available for a month.
Zoom invitation and handouts, if any, will be sent out a few days prior to workshop date.
SUPPLY LIST:
Mechanical Pencil (0.5mm or varying sizes, if you have them)
Marker layout paper (e.g. Canson XL, Canson Pro-Layout, Borden & Riley, etc.)
Optional: other monoline tools (e.g. fine liners, gel pens, ball points, fountain pens etc.) Use what you have; don't get crazy.
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR:
Nina Tran is a calligrapher and mom of 3 living in Van Nuys, California. She teaches a variety of scripts, including Copperplate, Spencerian, and Blackletter. When she is not fiddling with letters, she enjoys reading, sketching, knitting, and hiking.
REGISTRATION DETAILS:
REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED.
1) First, register by clicking the "REGISTER" button at the top left of this page. 2) Then, make payment by PayPal or check. Workshop fee is $36.
To pay by check or if you have any questions, email 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.
Presenter: Mina Taylor
Sponsored by the Inland Empire chapter.
Saturday, April 27, 2024 10am-2pm
Outreach program - membership not required. No charge.
In-person San Dimas library--our chance to gather in the library room with friends! We'll make this a hybrid--we don't want anyone to be left out! It will be available on Zoom, as well.
ABOUT THE PROGRAM: Join us for a Card workshop
Fathers, Mother's and Others days are coming! Celebrate them with a thoughtful handmade card.
Mina Taylor will be showing us how to make 3 different cards.
1. Kids Names Card- Water color the leaves or flowers to grow up out of the names. Inside: Thanks Mom/Dad for growing us!
2. Name of recipient Card- List some attributes you love about the person (can be funny too)
Inside: Things I can't forget about you.
3. A grid of calligraphy card for any occasion.
LEVEL: All skill levels
The workshop will be recorded and available for two months.
ABOUT MINA: Mina Taylor has practiced calligraphy for over 40 years. For 20 years she ran an art show featuring 25 artists from southern California. In 1979, she founded and launched her calligraphic business: Mina’s Manuscripts & More. Taking on students and limited commissions, her current work can be seen at minas.manuscripts on Instagram. “I believe that calligraphic words of truth can inspire people in transition, in grief, in hopelessness, in joy, in all of life really- to think beyond their situation to eternal things."
SUPPLY LIST: Use what you have: if you don't have a particular size in class you can substitute and still get the idea so you can make cards later.
NO audio or video recording of any program, meeting, workshop or other SfC function permitted consent of both guest artist and the workshop coordinator. *** You must ask permission of the artist/instructor to photograph any copyrighted materials, including demos.
Handouts and Zoom invitation will be sent a couple days in advance. For those attending in person, we will have the printed handout available at the program.
Presenter: Rick Paulus
Sponsored by
Thursdays, May 2, 9, 16 & 23, 2024 6-8pm PDT
WORKSHOP IS FULL
This is your opportunity to enjoy time in the virtual studio with former White House chief calligrapher, Rick Paulus, as he shares traditional methods, techniques and tricks of the trade as you move your own projects forward.
ABOUT THE WORKSHOP: The process of placing text on a page in a meaningful way can be a daunting leap for one who has never attempted to do so. This comprehensive studio work- shop is designed to introduce beginner and intermediate calligraphers to the process of creating a finished piece. Through a series of independent assignments, Rick will gently guide you through the steps of taking your work from concept to completion using easily acquired methods and processes. Demonstrations and guided exercises will introduce the use of watercolor, gouache, masking fluid, gold leaf, and a range of papers. Workshop will be recorded and available for two months.
LEVEL: Beginner to intermediate. Beginners should be familiar with the use of a dip pen. Knowledge of a formal hand is helpful but not required.
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 heeded the call of the wild and left Washington, DC to explore new adventures in nature and in art. Today, in addition to enjoying calligraphic explorations from his studio nestled near the shores of Buzzard’s Bay, Massachusetts, Rick is dedicated to sharing the knowledge gained through many years of studio production and experimentation to students young and old alike.
REGISTRATION: YOU MUST BE A MEMBER BOTH WHEN YOU REGISTER AND WHEN THE CLASS IS HELD.
Pay by check or PayPal. No refunds.
Cost: $80
COMPLETED REGISTRATION REQUIRES 2 STEPS:
1. FIRST PRESS THE REGISTRATION BUTTON (members only).
You will be automatically be sent an email containing the PayPal button to complete your payment, OR instructions for paying by check.
2. Second, Make a payment of $80 via PayPal or check.
Due to the way our computer system works, registrations not immediately followed with payment may be cancelled.
Enrollment is limited to current paid Society for Calligraphy members only. Your membership must be current at time of sign-up, as well as when class is held. For prompt receipt of supply list and confirmation, your payment should arrive no later than two weeks before the workshop. Supply list will be provided within the week following receipt of your registration.
Questions? Contact Alessandra Kawakubo at iepv.sfcworkshops@gmail.com.
Presenter: Barbara Close
FRI, May 3, 2024, 6:30-8PM PST
No charge and membership not required for these Study Group Sessions.
ABOUT THE SESSION: These sessions are led by members, sharing what they have learned. They do not claim to be masters. Members and guests may register for any session--there is no requirement to attend all sessions. The aim is to share knowledge with newbies and to provide a refresher for those with more experience. Barbara Close will lead us through writing Romans with a broad-edged pen. Barbara will be teaching a multi-series Roman class for us early next year--this is a taste.
We plan to record. Kristi asks that you remind her! Recording will be available for two months.
San Diego SfC hosts its Roman's Study Group most months, on the first Friday, with a hiatus over the summer and in December. You must sign up for each individual session so that we know how many are interested in this particular session.
Flexible Schedule for the evening:
6:30 - 6:45 Announcements and opportunity for attendees to share their work from the past month.
6:45 - 7:45 Demo. Participants work along. We'll be creating our own exemplar, as well as thumbnail sketches.
7:45 - 8:00 Opportunity for those who wish to share what they've completed during the session, time for questions.
We welcome non-SfC-members to these Romans Study Group sessions--your opportunity to get acquainted with us. Members feel free to invite your friends!
Zoom invitation and handouts are sent a day or two in advance.
It's not guaranteed that you'll receive them beforehand, if you sign up the day of the event . . .
Instructor: Jane Shibata
SPONSOR: Westside Regional
Description:
Jane teaches a variety of calligraphic techniques using markers. Explore the broad-edged marker as a practical and colorful tool for creative cards, notes, small signs, etc. Perfect for spring and summer holiday events! Class is suitable for both those new to and experienced with calligraphy markers.
For those enrolled in Jane’s previous calligraphy markers class, practice and play with new ideas and more!
A short supply list will be sent following registration.
Questions? Contact: Barbara or Judy (link to CalligraphyWLA@aol.com )
Download Workshop Flyer
Registration Details:
Workshop Fee: $30
For SfC members only. Sign-up either by PayPal via the Buy Now button below or check for $30, payable to ‘Society for Calligraphy’. Mail check to Society for Calligraphy/WLA, 2118 Wilshire Blvd. #326, Santa Monica, CA 90403
Non-members, include a separate check for $25 (First time members can join SfC for a separate $25 fee, Jan - Jun, one time only. Use for any SfC workshop or classes through June 2024. Renewing members please forward $42), made out to Society for Calligraphy, along with your membership application: Click to Download Membership Application Include your current name, address, phone number, and email with the check (s) in the envelope. No refunds.
NO audio or video recording of any program, meeting, workshop or other SfC function is permitted *** You must ask permission of the artist/instructor to photograph any copyrighted materials, including demos.
Deposit deadline has been extended through April 20th. We'd love to have you join us! Please contact Annie Lawrence with questions or to register. Contact information in flier below.
Please note: optional linens fee is a one-time charge, NOT per day. It's very convenient!
CLASS DESCRIPTION: No matter how many years you’ve practiced Italic, it never hurts to brush up your skills! Italic can be tiny or large, italicized or upright, made with a broad-edge pen or a monoline tool. In this workshop we’ll cover the basics – proportion, pen angle, slope, stroke sequence, and spacing. We’ll review the minuscules as well as the majuscules, and discuss flourishing. Students will get tips on using a tiny nib, and Sue will share her favorite tools for creating beautiful Italic letters. SKILL LEVEL: Students must have some experience using a broad edge nib.
This workshop will be recorded and available for a month. Zoom invitation and handouts, if any, will be sent out a few days prior to workshop date.
Capitol Bond 25% cotton practice pad 8.5 x 11-inch (John Neal Booksellers) or a favorite non-bleed practice paper
Walnut ink, or other semi-translucent ink (we want to see our strokes!)
Nib holder
3 mm nib – of these listed, choose which you are most comfortable with
1) First, register by clicking the "REGISTER" button at the top left of this page. 2) Then, make payment by PayPal or check. Workshop fee is $40.
Please read all details on this page and please be advised that there will be no PayPal refunds.
GUEST SPEAKER
CATERED LUNCH
SHORT BUSINESS MEETING
* RSVP IS REQUIRED *
RSVP information to be posted soon!
Guest Speaker
Larisa Grollemond, Assistant Curator of Medieval and Renaissance Manuscripts at the Getty Museum
"A Unity of Script and Image: The Getty’s Hoefnagel Manuscript"
The Getty’s Mira Calligraphae Monumenta (the Model Book of Calligraphy) is an incredible testament to the inventiveness of scribes and the aesthetic qualities of writing. The 16th-century court secretary to Holy Roman Emperor Ferdinand I, Georg Bocskay first created the manuscript in Vienna to demonstrate his technical mastery of the immense range of writing styles known to him. About thirty years later, Emperor Rudolph II, Ferdinand's grandson, commissioned Joris Hoefnagel to illuminate Bocskay's model book. Hoefnagel added fruit, flowers, and insects to nearly every page, one of the most unusual collaborations between scribe and painter in the history of manuscript illumination. This lecture will explore this exceptional manuscript, a true unity of script and image.
Larisa Grollemond has been Assistant Curator of Medieval and Renaissance Manuscripts at the Getty Museum since 2017 after earning her Ph.D. from the University of Pennsylvania. Her research areas include late medieval and Renaissance French illuminated manuscripts and paintings, early printing, and modern medievalisms. Her exhibition projects have included Book of Beasts: The Bestiary in the Medieval World (2019), Blurring the Line: Manuscripts in the Age of Print (2019), The Fantasy of the Middle Ages (2022), Graphic Design in the Middle Ages (2023-2024), and most recently, Blood: Medieval/Modern (2024).
Location:
Abundant free parking in lot adjacent to gardens, including accessible parking
For questions, contact Chava Gerber at programs@societyforcalligraphy.org
SAVE THE DATE!
Blossoms and Quill: A Journey in Watercolor and Words with Shreya Verma
A Workshop on Wild Flowers & Journal Pages
Presented by Shreya Verma
Sponsored by San Diego SfC
Saturdays and Sundays, June 8, 9, 29 and a review on July 27 2024, 8:30 to 11:30 AM (Pacific Time)
$70 MEMBERS ONLY
Due to the way our computer system works, registrations not immediately followed with payment will be cancelled. Also we cannot accept registrations after noon on Friday, June 7.
About the Workshop:
Step into "Blossoms and Quill: A Journey in Watercolor and Words" – a cozy, creative space where wildflowers dance on the pages and words flow like a gentle stream. This workshop is a canvas for your personal tales told through art and letters.
What You’ll Explore:
Wildflower Wonders:
It's all about discovery and delight in your own creative journey. You'll get to experiment with colors and shapes, crafting wildflowers that are uniquely yours, in an atmosphere that celebrates exploration and the pure joy of making art.
Serenity in Script:
Learn the art of peaceful Garden Grid Lettering. You’ll discover how to craft letters that whisper stories and echo the peacefulness of a quiet garden.
Diary Delights:
Your journal is a treasure chest of your moments. We’ll intertwine art with words, making each page a reflection of your personal journey.
Craft Beyond the Journal:
But the journey doesn't end with journal entries. Take your newfound skills and let them blossom in countless ways. Picture crafting personalized cards, bookmarks, gift tags, and more. The possibilities are boundless!!
A Personal Touch:
Here’s to the magic of making something that's all yours. "Blossoms and Quill" isn’t just about painting and writing. It’s about unlocking the universe that lies in a single drop of paint and a flick of the pen.
There is no right or wrong to journaling. It's a deeply personal practice and through this workshop I wish to create a space for ourselves to express our thoughts and feelings without judgement or expectations. As we move through our sessions, I wish for us to embrace the idea that our journals are extensions of ourselves.
Let’s celebrate the art of feeling good and making beautiful things together.
The workshop will be recorded and available for three months.
Recommended Experience: Beginner through advanced
About Shreya
Allow me to introduce Shreya, a gentle soul who finds solace in the beauty of nature and expresses it through the soothing strokes of watercolors. Her art is a tender portrayal of flowers and natural wonders. Shreya is not just an artist; she's also a journaling enthusiast, using words and colors to find peace amidst life's challenges. She believes in being gentle with herself, taking breaks, and embracing creativity at her own pace. Her heartfelt advice to fellow nature lovers: Create from the heart, and don't fret about others' opinions; let your art flow gently like a calm stream.
REGISTRATION:
You must be a member both when you register and when the class is held.
Cost: $70, paid by check or Paypal (see details below)
A COMPLETED REGISTRATION REQUIRES 2 STEPS:
1. FIRST REGISTER.
2. Second, Make a payment of $70 via PayPal or check.
Once you have registered, you will be sent a confirmation email with the PayPal button to complete your registration.
To pay by check email Kristi, for instructions, at SDWorkshopsTeam@societyforcalligraphy.org
Include your current name, address, phone number, and email with the check (s) in the envelope. Non-members, include a separate check for $42, made out to Society for Calligraphy, along with your membership form: https://societyforcalligraphy.org/resources/Site/Membership/Membership.pdf or contact Kristi to process membership electronically.
Enrollment is limited to current paid Society for Calligraphy members only. 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. For prompt receipt of supply list and confirmation, your payment should arrive no later than two weeks before the workshop. Supply list will be provided within the week following receipt of your registration.
*As of April 1, 2024, first-time members, only, have the option to pay their full membership, July 1, 2024 through June 2025 ($42 via check) and the months prior will be included at no extra cost.
Questions? Contact Nan Anantharaman & Kristi Darwick at SDWorkshopsTeam@societyforcalligraphy.org
Details to follow
Fun fact: Founding member, Larry Brady, designed the logo for the La Mirada Theater.
As conceived by founding member, Kitty Maryatt, the plan is for you, as an attendee, to bring a favorite piece of calligraphy you own, by another artist. We'll display it on tables or easels, or even leaning against a wall. We'll mingle and discuss the art <smile>. (Please don't worry if you don't have anything to bring--others will be happy to bring more than one!). We plan to provide hor d'euvres and beverages!
Kristi will be happy to help arrange carpools. Won't it be fun to extend the artistic discussion as you travel to and from this event!
Presenter: Yukimi Annand
SAVE THE DATES! More info to follow
Sponsored by your San Diego chapter
Presenter: Beth Lee
SAVE THE DATE! MORE INFO TO FOLLOW SOON
Thursdays, October 3, 10, 17 and 24 6:30-8:30PM.
Sundays, October 13, 20, 27, 1-5pm, and Critique/Review session, Wednesday, Nov 13, 6pm-7pm Pacific time
ABOUT THE WORKSHOP: Good design, says artist Irene Au, is like a refrigerator—when it works no one notices, but when it doesn’t, it stinks. This workshop is designed to help artists of all skill levels who use letters and letterforms better understand composition and the elements and principles of design. You will come away with a better understanding of design essentials and some layout tips of special interest to lettering artists. The workshop will include many handouts, demos, and exercises to build your design skills. The three-session course will also include a review of work a couple weeks following the instruction to give you time to complete work. Details to Follow
ABOUT MIKE: Mike Gold worked as a commercial lettering designer for over 35 years, mostly in the social expressions business. But his real passion is exploring the corridors of calligraphy that have been less traveled, the path where words and letters are design elements with which to play with line, shape and form, where creating a visual statement is more important than writing a readable text. In both his professional and personal art, Mike breaks traditional rules to create contemporary, non-traditional work.
Mike has an M.A. in Visual Communications and has studied with many outstanding lettering and design masters over the years. Mike has taught around the country and at several international calligraphy conferences. His personal work has been featured in Letter Arts Review many times over the past 25-plus years. He has been a juror for the Letter Arts Review annual and his work is in many private collections, including the Berlin Calligraphy Archive. He is the author of Lines to Live By (available through John Neal, Bookseller), which is Mike's take on being a non-traditional calligrapher in the 21st century.
EXPERIENCE: Beginner to Advanced (Some lettering experience is helpful) All levels
Workshop will be recorded and available for four months.
Zoom invitation will be sent a couple days in advance.
Cost: $150, paid by check or Paypal (see details below)
REGISTRATION: You must be a member both when you register and when the class is held. Pay by check or PayPal. No refunds. (Contact Kristi for the information on paying via paper check.)
MEMBERS ONLY
You must be a member of SfC when you register and when this program is held*. Enrollment is limited to current paid Society for Calligraphy members only. No reservation will be held until your dues are current. Please click HERE to join via check, or Kristi contact at sdworkshops@societyforcalligraphy.org to inquire about becoming a member of SfC.
Questions? Contact Nan Anantharaman and Kristi Darwick: SDWorkshopsTeam@societyforcalligraphy.org.
For prompt receipt of supply list and confirmation, your check should arrive no later than two weeks before the workshop. You are not registered until confirmed by the workshop coordinator.
NO audio or video recording of any program, meeting, workshop or other SfC function permitted 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.
