Chicago Calligraphy Collective

We have an exciting weekend coming up -
Basic Italic Hand will be taught by the talented Diane von Arx!! 🎉🎉 This is an IN-PERSON workshop!

Participants should be comfortable with the use of the broad edge pen. Be ready to spend quality time studying italic letterforms & enjoying the rhythm of properly spacing them! This may also serve as a refresher for those who would like to strengthen their Italic hand.

Where: Irish American Heritage Center
4626 N. Knox Ave., Chicago

When: Saturday & Sunday, August 10 & 11
9:00 am to 5:00 pm

There are a few seats left - come join us!!
Please visit our website atchicagocalligraphy.org/ workshops to register.

EXPLORATION 2024 is right around the corner!! 🎉

The 35th annual juried exhibition of the Chicago Calligraphy Collective will be held at:

The Prairie Center for the Arts
201 Schaumburg Court
Schaumburg, Illinois

August 1st - August 25th, 2024

Please join us for the Artists’ Reception on Saturday, August 3rd from 1:00 to 3:00 pm.

Calligraphy demos from 1:00 to 2:00 pm.

Presentation by Audrey Niffenegger, author & founder of Artists Book House begins at 2:00 pm.

Award presentations immediately following.

It’s a lovely venue with beautiful grounds! Hope to see you there!

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https://youtu.be/KsSMFOZjGzQ

For a fantastic video preview of the show given by our Exhibits Director, Kristen, please use the link above. Great job, Kristen! 👏👏👏 We love it!

Great news!!

It’s May & we can’t wait for our workshop this month! 🎉🎉
We are hosting Denise Lach for “TEXTURES OF WRITING”, a 3 day IN PERSON workshop!
May 18-20, 2024 | 9 am to 5 pm CST
Temple Beit Shalom
10001 Columbia Ave., Munster, IN

How exciting to “weave” a script! Imagine all the possibilities with this playful approach in creating textures with words.

Stay tuned to see some work from our lucky students in 2 weeks!

**OPEN FOR REGISTRATION**
Engrosser’s Versal Capitals, IN PERSON with Mike Kecseg!


Join us Sat. & Sun., October 19-20
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Irish American Heritage Center
4626 N. Knox Ave., Chicago

Versal capitals were historically used in manuscripts for the beginning of chapters, paragraphs & verses. We’ll learn step by step how to draw & paint these letters, & then explore how to use them in both traditional & contemporary ways. Most definitely stunning in any piece!! ✨✨

To register, please visit our website at:
ChicagoCalligraphy.org/workshops

CIAO CCC MEMBERS!! 👋
We have a special invitation just for you!

If you are a current CCC member NOT REGISTERED for Roman Holiday, we invite you the exclusive opening exhibit & reception on June 22nd, 2024 at 5:00 PM for “artplay: A Rosie Retrospective” in honor of Rosie Kelly.

Please see your April Nib Notes for all the details & join us!

Note: If you ARE REGISTERED as a full week attendee & a current CCC member, there is no additional charge for this special event. You do not need to register - see you there!

REGISTRATION IS OPEN! for our next CCC Presents! with Mike Kecseg! 🎉🎉

In his presentation, Mike will talk about what it was like working in an engrossing studio & starting his own engrossing business, while simultaneously learning to be a modern-day calligrapher. We can certainly all agree he has mastered both!! Read his most impressive bio & more details on our website!

This is a FREE event & open to members & non-members, but you MUST REGISTER to attend live and/or receive the recording link. Visit our website ChicagoCalligraphy.org to sign up now!

A rare and exciting opportunity!!!
Small Spaces, Big Compositions
IN PERSON with MASSIMO POLELLO!


REGISTRATION IS OPEN today, March 5th for members, & tomorrow, March 6th for non-members.

We will work with a number of small canvases measuring 8” x 8”, exploring background techniques, calligraphic marks, forms, rhythms… all opening up new artistic possibilities!
Don’t miss this chance to study composition with Massimo in person!!

When: Saturday & Sunday, July 6th & 7th, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Where: Irish American Heritage Center
4626 N. Knox Ave., Chicago

Please visit our website
chicagocalligraphy.org/workshops for more details & to register!
See you there!

Have YOU registered?? There’s spaces available with amazing instructors. You really don’t want to miss this once-in-a-lifetime gathering of calligraphic minds!
In person AND online classes! http://tinyurl.com/4z2er4sd

120 days until Roman Holiday 2024 🎉 ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​We cant wait! 🤩

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**MEMBERS’ MEETING!**
Join us for a fun-filled afternoon at our annual Members’ Meeting & board elections.

Saturday, March 2, 2024 from 1-4 pm
Irish American Heritage Center
4626 N. Knox Avenue, Chicago

AND, in case you missed us at our Valentine event at the Newberry Library Feb. 10th, we will be sharing a variety of the card-making techniques that were taught that day, including embossing, origami, vintage woven cards & more!! 💌

Refreshments will be served.
And also, feel free to bring a snack to share!

MAKE IT A BANNER YEAR!
An exciting new CCC “In Person” workshop with Mike Gold is coming in April!

*Registration for members is open now!
*Registration for non-members opens tomorrow at 10 am CST.

Take a break from working small and GO BIG!! You will be guided through the process from thumbnails to the finished piece - a 16”x60” painted banner!

When : Saturday, April 13 & Sunday, April 14, 2024 - 9 am to 5 pm

Where: Irish American Heritage Center
4626 N. Knox Ave., Chicago

Please visit our website chicagocalligraphy.org/workshops for more information & to register.
See you there!

❤️💕 SNEAK PEEK 💕❤️
We’re looking forward to our event
“DIY VALENTINES” 💌 at the this coming Saturday, Feb. 10th! Thank you to all who registered!! We will see you soon! Swipe to see some of the things we’ll be doing - WITH YOU!
The theme is L❤️O❤️V❤️E!!!

**PLEASE NOTE : Registration is FULL & has been closed for this event. If you missed signing up, we hope to see you soon! You can find us at ChicagoCalligraphy.org for more upcoming events! ✍🏻❤️

Coming in February!
CAPITALS FROM FORMAL TO FREE
with Gillian (Jilly) Hazeldine

Saturday, February 3-4, 2024
9:30 am to 4:30 pm Central time via Zoom

In this workshop, we will study Capitals from their skeleton forms to very formal, monumental letters. And then we will move on to change their weights, sizes, shapes & personalities!

To read more about the workshop, Jilly, & to register, please visit our website
chicagocalligraphy.org/workshops !
Hope to see you there!

COME CELEBRATE the New Year with us at the CCC Twelfth Night Member Meeting!! 🎉🎉

This Sunday, January 7, 2024 | 1-4 pm
at the Irish American Heritage Center
4626 N. Knox Ave., Chicago
Room 111

CONGRATULATIONS to the Exploration 2023 Newberry Purchase Prize winner, Shizuka Toyama!

To see Shizuka’s piece and the rest of the Exploration 2023 exhibit, please visit chicagocalligraphy.org/exploration-2023

To CCC friends and students of Larry and Marsha Brady. Sharing this sad news and honoring their legacy. Marsha’s classes had quite the influence on many of us in the CCC.

Exciting news!!! Registration is open for our In-Person workshop with Pat Blair!!! Hope to see you there!!!
See link to our website in bio!

Don’t miss out on another great opportunity to study with Pat Blair in 2024. This will be IN-Person. Registration is in full swing!!! Hope to see you there!!! See link below!

March 9-10, 2024 Super Flourish Caps in person with Pat Blair — Chicago Calligraphy Collective Instructor: Pat Blair Skill Level: THIS WORKSHOP IS NOT FOR BEGINNERS! Intermediate - Advanced students only. Online Registration Opens: Members : Registration opens on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at 10:00 am Central Non-Members : Registration opens on Wednesday, December 13, 202

We are busy at work today at the Irish American Heritage Center’s CHRISTMAS BAZAAR!! Come visit our tables! ❤️💚❤️💚
We are scribing complimentary bookmarks & gift tags! ✨✨ And there are also personalized engraved gifts for purchase!

Sharing some photos from our incredible workshop with Randall Hasson last weekend!!

We explored painting techniques on canvas & heavy papers, used acrylics & various mediums, lettered with pens & brushes! Such fun exercises & great energy!!😍😍 Thanks for all of it, Randy!!!

Our November workshop is just days away!!
We welcome you to join us IN PERSON exploring acrylics & calligraphy with Randall Hasson. Swipe to see a glimpse of the techniques we’ll be learning!
And if you want to see more, you can register on our website ChicagoCalligraphy.org!!

Canvas & Heavy Papers: Taking the Mystery Out of Acrylics for Calligraphers

Saturday & Sunday, NOVEMBER 18-19, 2023
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
St. John United Church of Christ
308 N. Evergreen Ave.
Arlington Heights

Thoughts of Reggie Ezell

An IN PERSON workshop with Randall Hasson - coming in November!

Canvas & Heavy Papers: Taking the Mystery Out of Acrylics - for Calligraphers

NOVEMBER 18-19, 2023
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
St. John United Church of Christ
308 N. Evergreen Ave.
Arlington Hts.

Using acrylics, we will concentrate on adapting painting techniques for use with our calligraphy. Read more details in our website ChicagoCalligraphy.org & sign up now to join us!!

REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
The CCC welcomes calligrapher Carol DuBosch as the featured speaker for our upcoming CCC Presents! on Zoom, Wed., November 8th at 7:00 PM CST.

Don’t miss this fascinating presentation! We can’t wait to spend the evening with you, Carol !

This is a FREE event & open to members & non-members alike. But you must be registered to receive the recording link. Visit our website ChicagoCalligraphy.org to sign up now!!

JOIN US at our Fall Member Meeting - Saturday, October 21st!! 1:00 - 4:00 PM IN PERSON!!

Plus RAFFLE PRIZES & CALLIGRA-FLEA MARKET!! (a peek at some of the incredible prizes are shown! 😍)

Also a chance to sell your wares or unused art supplies, & buy from your fellow calligraphers.

See you at the Irish American Heritage Center - 4626 N. Knox Ave., Chicago
Lots of free parking.
And there will be snacks!

Don’t miss it & bring a friend!

HOW WOULD YOU USE $500 ?
How about towards the Roman Holiday Conference!! (just a suggestion! 🤩)

We want to help you in your calligraphy journey! Our scholarship fund is awarding TWO $500 grants this year. It may be used for workshop or conference registration fees, online learning or new endeavors of calligraphic study. The choices are all up to you!
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There is still time to send in your application! Visit our website ChicagoCalligraphy.org to see all the details.

Day 2 & Day 3 with !

We can’t say it any better than our own , one of the students in Andrew’s workshop:

“This has been one of my most favorite workshops ever!!! Andrew is not just teaching beach calligraphy, but rather a way to look at our letters as extensions of our bodies and the way they move. SOOO much more than a lettering workshop! I highly recommend Andrew. A lot of thought and analysis has gone into his study of calligraphy, and that comes through in his instruction. Plus, it’s just sheer joy watching him sculpt letters in the sand!!!”

We agree with you, Julie!!! ❤️😎👏👏👏

Friends, Romans,
Calligraphers! 
Hello! Ciao! Ave! 👋

We are pleased to let you know that REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN for Roman Holiday Calligraphy & Lettering Arts Conference!
Please click the REGISTER NOW link in the website below and you will be guided through the pre-registration deposit process. Once payment is completed you will be pre-registered and given your registration number. 
Please Note: You are only obligated to pay a non-refundable $150 registration deposit at this time.

https://web.cvent.com/event/69dd558f-c2f5-40a3-b1f4-9fe7c6599132/websitePage:4b9c061a-3ae9-44fa-ac5c-c69f824b1e28

See you in June 2024!!

The Chicago Calligraphy Collective has just a few more spots open for a Zoom workshop with Jacqueline Sullivan THIS SATURDAY & SUNDAY!

FORGED METAL ARTIST'S BOOKS with Jacqueline Sullivan
Where: This workshop will be held online via Zoom.
When: Saturday August 19 and Sunday August 20, 2023, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Central time.
Instructor: Jacqueline Sullivan
Skill Level: All levels.
Fee: Member Weekend: $99; Non-Member Weekend: $124

For more information, please visit: https://www.chicagocalligraphy.org/workshops-i/sullivan-aug2023

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We are so excited to share the International Calligraphy Conference website is now open!

So many wonderful instructors and classes to choose from.

Registration information can be viewed there. Be sure to mark your calendars!

Ciao! 👋

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