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

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

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: Jean Wollenweber and Sylvia Sproed
Drawing Prize: Patty Sackinger

March 2011

March 3, 2011
Flourishing with Patty Sackinger
Please bring a few sheets of 8 1/2" x 11" paper, 2 sheets of tracing paper if you have some, a pencil, a colored pencil and a felt calligraphy pen about a B3 or B4 size

Refreshments: Penny White and Laura Drager
Drawing Prize: Carol Baumann

March 5-6, 2011
SOLD OUT!!! WORKSHOP: Play Letters with Carrie Imai
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM both days
$95. for members
$120. for non-members
Capital Manor
Salem Oregon

Thank you to those who responded so speedily with your registrations. This workshop is now full.

March 3-4, 2011 SECOND WORKSHOP (Maybe)
If there is enough interest we will schedule a second workshop with Carrie. To do so we will need at least 10 more people to sign up before February 18, 2011. Currently we have two. So if you're interested and don't want to miss out on this special event contact Diane Hutt via email at Programs@CapitalCalligraphers.org

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.

For more information click this link.

April 2011

April 7, 2011
Venetian Blind Card with Darlene Anderson
Description - Unknown
Please bring the following:
Screw punch, cropadile or something that will make 1/8” hole in ten folds. Red line tape (heavy duty double sided tape) or double sided tape or strong quick drying glue. Glue stick. Something to score accurately. If want to color your image, bring water colors or colored pencils in primary colors.

Refreshments: Jessie McCandlish and Christine Anderson
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: Darlene Anderson
Drawing Prize: Darlene Anderson

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!
There will also be the election of officers for 2011-2012

Refreshments: Trish Hibler
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.