Our meetings are open to all who have an interest in learning, sharing or teaching calligraphy or any of its related arts.

We welcome all levels of skill. From those wishing to learn for the first time to those who are professional lettering artists.

Where and When We Meet

Our meetings are held at 7:00 PM on the first Thursday after Labor Day in September, and the first Thursday of every month, October through June at the Community Center of the Capital Manor Retirement Community in West Salem.

Capital Manor Retirement Community
1955 Salem-Dallas Highway NW
Salem, Oregon 97304

Click here for map to Capital Manor

September 2010

September 9, 2010
Funky Letters with Nancy Orr
Supplies you will need: a pencil, micron or ball-point pen, a few colored pencils, practice paper and a straight-edge.
Membership dues ($20.00 per year) are payable.
Refreshments: Maryellen Barker and Diane Hutt
Drawing Prize: Unknown

September 18-19, 2010
VCG WORKSHOP "Calling All Cards" by Carol Pallesen
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Lane Community College
Eugene, Oregon
Tuition: $100. for VCG Members and $110 for Everyone Else
The Valley Calligraphy Guild (VCG) in Eugene has invited Carol Pallesen of Reno, Nevada to present her two day workshop entitled "Calling All Cards". Through experimentation and exploration, you will create a series of beautiful greeting cards. The workshop will be lively, enjoyable and non-intimidating.
For more information visit the VCG web site.
For a registrayion form and supply list click this link.

September 25, 2010
WORKSHOP (KINDA) - Serendipity Day
9:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Tuition: To Be Announced
Capital Manor
Salem, Oregon
In the art room located in the main building basement at the west end entrance.  Finally, here it is Serendipity Day – leaderless group with huge potential! 
What happens at this event? Well, we all come together to share the “how to” of projects, bringing samples to show as well as materials to make these projects and printed instructions for everyone if possible.  Figure on fifteen to attend. If you don’t have an activity to share, bring your tools and learn from others. A pad and pen for taking notes might be useful as well as a camera.
So, let’s get together to share calligraphic ideas and work on projects. Have questions about calligraphy?  Let’s discuss them. 
What to bring: nib holder and nibs, ink, paper, ruler, pencil, Micron Pigma pen, X-Acto knife, cutting mat, bone folder, scissors, glue stick, note pad, etc.  Also, a sack lunch!

October 2010

October 7, 2010
What Do I Do With Watercolor Pencils? with Pat Averill
Most of us gather art supplies like candy and then don’t really know how to begin using them. This is your chance to learn easy ways to use water-soluble colored pencils.
Supply list: small pieces of watercolor paper to try out the techniques. Notebook size or smaller is fine for the paper (you will want to keep it for reference), and hot press is preferable, but any kind is fine for the demo. Also bring watercolor pencils, a pencil sharpener, a water tub (cottage cheese container is good), rag and kitchen sponge, 1-2 flat watercolor brushes about 1/2" wide, a couple pieces of saran wrap, a birthday candle, tape, a small piece of rough sandpaper (if you have it) and a small drawing board or support.
Refreshments: Unknown
Drawing Prize: Unknown

October 9, 2010
All Oregon Calligraphers Conference (AOCC)
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sweet Home High School Activity Gym
1641 Long Street
Sweet Home, Oregon
Cost: $37.50 - $45.00
Please join the Sweet Home Bunch for the 2010 All Oregon Calligraphers Conference. The day will include morning hospitality, vendors, goodie bags, envelope competition, announcements, keynote address by Inga Dubay, lunch and your choice of one afternoon workshop. To download a registration form click this link.

November 2010

November 4, 2010
Sticky Note Pad Covers with Carol Deglow
We will be making hard bound covers for 3" x 3" sticky-note pads, using mat board and decorative papers. Carol will furnish supplies but you can bring your own pretty papers, glue, scissors, roto cutters, bone folders and rulers if you like. These sticky-note books make wonderful, useful gifts, so you can learn just before the holidays!
Refreshments: Unknown
Drawing Prize: Unknown

November 6, 2010
WORKSHOP - Envelope Art with Carol Dubosch
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuition: To Be Announced
Capital Manor
Salem, Oregon
Join us for the fun as Carol DuBosch presents the many possibilities for using your art to make unique envelopes for your everyday mail! We all love to see our name “in lights”, and creatively addressing envelopes to friends and family is a great way to let them shine and know they are special. Carol will discuss a multitude of simple techniques to make your mail a piece of art and share her large collection of decorated envelopes. In addition, she will bring a library of resources for Envelope Art ideas, also letting you peek at her many boxes of vintage postage stamps (that are still usable). Vintage postage can be an excellent design element for envelopes as well as quick visual inspiration for layout ideas. She will demonstrate how to make several simple envelopes and special cards with an envelope theme. Carol will teach an easy script, written with a simple pen that she’ll help you make. The workshop will include instruction and hands‐on experience with two easy marbling techniques that are perfect for envelopes.

For a full class description click here.
For a supply list click here.

December 2010

December 2, 2010
Crafty Things
Nancy Orr will be showing us how to make mini gift boxes from old greeting cards or decorated papers. Darlene Anderson will show us how to make Easel Cards.
Refreshments: Unknown
Drawing Prize: Unknown

January 2011

January 6, 2011
Topic -Unknown
Description - Unknown
Refreshments: Unknown
Drawing Prize: Unknown

February 2011

February 3, 2011
Postage Stamps with Bob Beall
Bob Beall, the Stamp Man, will bring a large selection of U.S. postage stamps to sell at face value, these are all usable to send mail. Those attending this meeting should bring cash or checks to pay for the stamps. It will be exciting to see what he has and how we can incorporate them with our calligraphy and have our own “graceful envelopes" to delight family and friends as well as the mail sorters and carriers.  The Stamp Man will set up his many boxes of stamps, step back and let everyone go crazy, looking, laughing and enjoying his "millions" of stamps. He is willing to answer all sorts of questions about the stamps and he is very knowledgeable. Come and enjoy this unique program.
Refreshments: Unknown
Drawing Prize: Unknown

March 2011

March 3, 2011
Flourishing with Patti Sackinger
Description - Unknown
Refreshments: Unknown
Drawing Prize: Unknown

March 5-6, 2011
WORKSHOP: Playful Letters with Carrie Imai
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuition: To Be announced
Capital Manor
Salem Oregon
Mark your calendar for this two-day workshop taught by Carrie Imai, United States and international calligraphy instructor. Come and enjoy this very fun class. It is doable for all levels, so if you are a newer calligrapher feel free to attend. If you are more experienced, don't despair, Carrie will go into some advanced techniques. Carrie is used to having a large range of expertise, so this will be enriching for everyone. Below are some examples of Carrie's work.

April 2011

April 7, 2011
Venetian Blind Card with Darlene Anderson
Description - Unknown
Refreshments: Unknown
Drawing Prize: Unknown

April 29-30, 2011
Letters of Joy
Edmonds Community College
Lynnwood, Washington 98036
Visit the Write on Calligraphers web site for more information.

May 2011

May 5, 2011
Plant Sale and Silent Auction
Description - Bring plants and be quiet.
Refreshments: Unknown
Drawing Prize: Unknown

June 2011

June 2, 2011
Capitals and Letter Forms with Lori Festa
Here is an opportunity to sharpen your skills to be ready for writing names at the different fairs the guild is invited to attend. It is much appreciated when we volunteer. Also, it is an excellent way to lighten up and simply enjoy writing. Children love having their names done and even if the effort doesn't always look good in our eyes they like it!
Description - Election of Officers
Refreshments: Unknown
Drawing Prize: Unknown

July 2011

July 11-17, 2011
IAMPETH
Embassy Suites Phoenix - Biltmore
2630 East Camelback Road
Phoenix, Arizona
Rooms and workshop fees are going to be extremely reasonable. It may be hot outside but it will be very cool inside with unbelievably wonderful workshops, demonstrations from Master Penmen and so much more to be announced. Please check the IAMPETH website for details. Visit the IAMPETH web site for more information.