Hear Julian Waters at NCSU, on March 2, 2018

Come and hear renowned calligrapher, type designer, and teacher Julian Waters speak at the N.C. State University Crafts Center. The program will begin at 6:00 p.m. in the main gallery of the Craft Center, located on the NCSU campus. Admission is free.

The event will be held during the March 1-4, 2018 workshop, by […]

Graceful Envelope contest

Calligraphers everywhere are encouraged to enter the Graceful Envelope Contest, conducted by the Washington Calligraphers Guild and the National Association of Letter Carriers. Deadline is March 26, 2018 and there is no entry fee. Let’s have some entries from Triangle Calligraphers! Our March 10 meeting program will include some pointers and design opportunities. You can […]

YOUniquely Uncial

With Catherine Mauney Langsdorf TCG 2-day Workshop Weekend: September 30 and October 1, 2017

YOUniquely Uncial:

“The reason for this workshop is YOU!” says calligrapher and teacher Catherine Mauney Langsdorf. Enjoy two full days with this talented, accomplished and engaging scribe, learning to strengthen your marks and create stronger letterforms by taking personalized steps to […]

“Other usual tools and materials”

by Adrianne Proctor, VP-Programs, Feb 2017

At times, we mention “other usual tools and materials” in the meeting supply lists, so I came up with the list below. As you read it, don’t be alarmed: kind and helpful fellow members can probably help you fill in the blanks.

* Clean-up cloths (I pre-fold 15 or […]

Brush Duet: The Interplay of Edged & Pointed Brush

By Eliza Schulte Holliday TCG 2-day Workshop Weekend: February 24th & 25th, 2017

Duet: The Interplay of Edged & Pointed Brush: It won’t be long before Eliza Schulte Holliday will be traveling here from Cholula, Mexico to teach our guild her 2-day workshop during the weekend of February 24th & 25th.

The La Quinta […]

Modern Storybook Script Workshop

Kathy Milici

By Kathy Milici TCG 2-day Workshop Weekend: November 5th and 6th, 2016

Modern Storybook Script: This playful alphabet has FUN written all over it! This charming, casual, easy script gives a fresh, modern twist to the traditional alphabet. In this two-day workshop by Kathy Milici, you’ll first learn some of the […]

A Show of Hands 2016: Art Posters

A fairytale experience of attending the “Art of the Poster” Workshop At the A Show of Hands 2016, International Calligraphy Conference

It’s the SPARK

I should really write this article as a fairytale, for I felt like a little girl who became spellbound upon entering the magical world of my instructors, Randall Hasson […]

Making Signs the Trader Joe’s Way

Tim Zerkel, sign painter at Trader Joe’s TCG program: March 12, 2016

Tim Zerkel

Have you noticed the signs at Trader Joe’s? They’re engaging, colorful and creative! And they’re great for selling stuff! At the March 12 meeting, we’ll learn how Tim Zerkel and his fellow Trader Joe’s staff members create the bright […]

Workshop by Amity Parks: A Sharp Pencil and Keen Eye

TCG 2-day Workshop Weekend: February 27 and 28, 2016, 9am – 5pm

Note: see below for Workshop Supply List

In this class, the humble pencil and its relatives become powerful tools in creating many effects from subtle to stunning. We will use pencils, erasers, graphite sticks/blocks, powdered graphite and their water-soluble cousins […]

Workshop by Anne Cowie: Paste Papers

Anne Cowie

TCG afternoon workshop: February 20 2016, 1pm – 5pm

About Anne Cowie, Artist and Calligrapher: Anne Cowie lives in Belmont, NC. Her professional training has been in painting and calligraphy. She teaches regionally in the Carolinas, has been on the faculty of Camp Cheerio, and will be teaching at the next […]