Western Canadian Calligraphy Conference - 2025

A flat-edged brush can be a magic tool in your art box. It’s a wonderful tool for brush lettering, but other uses Connie loves include painting, whether it’s watercolour, ink, or acrylic, floral, landscape, or abstract. It does it all!During...

The Pilot Parallel pen isn’t just for lettering — it’s a creative powerhouse. With its razor-sharp edge, you can shift seamlessly between crisp strokes and flowing textures, making it as much a drawing tool as a writing one. Its steady...

Take your letters on a journey! This lively class explores a wide range of tools, textures, and techniques for creating expressive, energetic letterforms. Julie’s infectious energy will inspire you to loosen up, experiment, and let your...

Explore the expressive possibilities of drawn letters in this inventive workshop. Julie will guide you through playful techniques that transform simple pencil strokes into bold, colorful, and textured alphabets. With endless opportunities for...

Spencerian’s graceful curves and delicate shades are the essence of elegance. Kalo brings fresh energy to this classic script, making it approachable for beginners and rewarding for those with experience. Expect to sharpen your technique, refine...

Spencerian’s graceful curves and delicate shades are the essence of elegance. Kalo brings fresh energy to this classic script, making it approachable for beginners and rewarding for those with experience. Expect to sharpen your technique, refine...

Explore the dramatic beauty of Textura Gothic with the versatile Pilot Parallel Pen. Nina will guide you through structure, texture, and rhythm, helping you unlock the expressive potential of this powerful medieval hand. Textura GothicNina Tran...

Bring Romans to life with playful, sketchy energy. Nina’s approach frees you from perfection and invites experimentation. This lively workshop is perfect for anyone who wants to explore expressive linework and discover the joy of hand-drawn...

Push your Italic hand to new heights. This advanced workshop explores variation, rhythm, and refinement — expanding your creative vocabulary while keeping the integrity of Italic intact. Barry’s nuanced instruction will help you...

Gothicized Italic is a bold, dramatic hand that balances the strength of Gothic with the grace of Italic. Under Barry’s expert guidance, you’ll learn the subtle manipulations that give this script its distinctive power and flow. A rare...

Experience the timeless beauty of Copperplate with one of the world’s most respected teachers. Eleanor will take you through the fundamentals of this graceful script, from the delicate hairlines to the rich, shaded strokes. Whether you’re a...

Experience the timeless beauty of Copperplate with one of the world’s most respected teachers. Eleanor will take you through the fundamentals of this graceful script, from the delicate hairlines to the rich, shaded strokes. Whether you’re a...

Step into Gabriela’s vibrant world, where color, rhythm, and form collide to create breathtaking modern calligraphy. You’ll explore tools and techniques that bridge tradition with contemporary expression, producing work that is alive with...

Step into Gabriela’s vibrant world, where color, rhythm, and form collide to create breathtaking modern calligraphy. You’ll explore tools and techniques that bridge tradition with contemporary expression, producing work that is alive with...