Calendar of Events

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 a map to Capital Manor

April 4, 2024

Time:
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Location:
Capital Manor Community Center
Salem, Oregon

Copperplate Capitals with Aries Manoff

Join us for part 2 of Copperplate basics with Aries Manoff. Last month, we learned lower case letters; this month will focus on capitals. Copperplate is an elegant script known for its dramatic appearance and bold shades. Join Aries as she teaches the fundamental structure and form of this classic hand. We'll review the tools the trade, foundational strokes that make up the entire minuscule alphabet, and how to troubleshoot common issues. If you're experienced with this script, now is a great time to brush up on the basics and pay close attention to the details. Supply list: oblique or straight pen holder, Zebra G/ Nikko G/preferred pointed pen, Moon Palace Sumi Ink or Walnut Ink, small water cup, pencil, and paper towels. Aries has a handful of extra pen holders and will bring extra nibs. She will also supply paper, guidelines and handouts.

For handouts with Copperplate guidelines, upper case, and lower case letters, visit the How To section of the Resources page.


April 13, 2024

Time:
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Location:
Caroline Tresidder's house

Mini Workshop: Explosion Boxes

Get ready for fun making Explosion Boxes – gift boxes filled with goodies that explode when opened. More details will be coming as the date nears.


May 2, 2024

Time:
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Location:
Capital Manor Community Center
Salem, Oregon

Pointed Pen Uncial with Bill Kemp

More information coming soon!


June 6, 2024

Time:
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Location:
Capital Manor Community Center
Salem, Oregon

Italic Capitals with Sally Keeney and Annual Potluck

More information coming soon!


Contact Information

Capital Calligraphers
PO Box 2294
Salem, Oregon 97308-2294
USA

Contact@CapitalCalligraphers.org