Special Announcements
site last updated May 14, 2012
- A huge thanks to Jacquie Koch for organizing the volunteers for the
Intel Science Project. Also, a big thanks to Nancy Pickett for our
updated address book! Plus, many thanks to Christine Colasurdo: she
teaches calligraphy and
four of her students have recently joined our ranks.
- We are forming a Newsletter Committee to see if
it would be feasible for us to put out a newsletter in written form
2-4 times per year. If you would like to be a part of this innovative
and fun activity email Mary Ann David.
- If you have an interest in serving on the PSC board in some capacity
for the next few years please email Mary
Ann David. We are always looking for
new faces and fun projects.
- The Annual Open exhibit is
in June. This year, during Calligraphy
Northwest, our member show will be in downtown Portland at the
gallery inside Powell's City of Books during June. Entries are due
in May.
- CIVA is also having a call for entires called Scribes
of Hope II. Submit entries online through June 1.
- Artists living or working in Washington County, Oregon are invited
to participate in the third annual Washington
County Open Studio Tour October 20-21, 2012. Registrations must be received by June 1, 2012
to be listed on rack cards that will be distributed in the community,
or by July 15, 2012 to participate in the tour.
- The Calligraphy
Northwest conference is offering some
public events, which
may be of especial interest to those in Portland or those who weren't
able to register for the whole conference.
- Speaking of which, the OCAC
spring/summer catalog is now out listing
the Gemma Black and Brody Neuenschwander classes they will be giving
before and after the conference. This is the chance of a lifetime!
- Thanks to Tate Shields for photos from Carol
DuBosch's Winter 2012 class!
If you'd like to see more pictures of other workshops or events, please send
them to the webweaver so we can spark fond memories and inspire
people who couldn't be there.
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Welcome!
The Portland Society for Calligraphy, located in Portland, Oregon, is a non-profit educational organization which promotes the study, teaching and practice of calligraphy and related disciplines. In existence since 1969, the Society sponsors classes, workshops, monthly programs, lectures, exhibits, calligraphy retreats, and an annual meeting. Publications include a membership directory and a newsletter. We include beginners, professional artists, and all levels in between. We welcome all letter, book, and paper artists. Our goal is to share and educate.
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Next meeting
Guests are always welcome to the General Meetings usually held on the second Monday of each month, September through June.
When: May 14, 7-8:30 p.m.
Where: Calvin Hall at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 3228 SW Sunset Blvd. [directions]
What: This month we are privileged to have Laura Russell, the owner of 23 Sandy Gallery as our guest speaker.
Her topic: Marketing 101 for Artists and Calligraphers. She is a photographer and book artist who creates hand-bound limited-edition artist books that incorporate photographs of our landscape and tell stories of our culture and communities. Her books are in collections all over the world.This should be fascinating!
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Next workshop
September: Barbara Close
Due to Calligraphy Northwest and its varied activities we will not have another workshop until September when Barbara Close will again be joining us. Info on registration will arrive in a few months.
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