Welcome to the Chicago Calligraphy Collective.
We are an organization of individuals pursuing this beautiful art by study, collaboration and practice, practice, practice! We simply love to letter. Meet us at a workshop or at an exhibit—in class or at a conference. Come to a study group–we’ll be there. We welcome new members and encourage participation at all skill levels. Join us and learn more about this captivating and engaging form of fine art.
SAVE THE DATE:
Wednesday, October 16
At 7 PM Central on Zoom
Please join us for the CCC Fall Member Meeting. Everyone is welcome to attend — CCC members and non-members alike! We have a great program lined up for you. We’ll begin with a short video providing highlights of the International Calligraphy Conference: Roman Holiday held in June this year, which was sponsored by the CCC. A second short film will be shared showing some highlights of the Rosie Kelly exhibit at the conference. If you missed the conference, don’t miss the meeting!
Our featured presentation will be provided by Kristen Hermanny, our Exhibits Director. We’ll be doing a make and take in our homes! Attendees will make, with Kristen’s guidance, a greeting card with an interactive element. We’ll use calligraphic paper and a hand of our choosing to make a patterned paper for added interest. A handout will be supplied before the meeting. The card will be a variation of this with a few options in the handout - fall themed and Halloween themed. Check the latest Nib Notes for the Zoom link or email Debbie Gallas, Special Events Director, at speechiegal@sbcglobal.net for more information. We hope to see you on October 16.
Supply list for card making activity: 12” x 6” piece of cardstock, 2 - 5.5” x 5.5” pieces of paper to write calligraphy on (or patterned paper of your choice), your choice of pen and ink, 2 - 5” x 5” pieces of paper (to cut a hollowed-out pumpkin or crow), other scraps of paper to make additional shapes, thin piece of acetate to dangle the element from, copies of fall shapes of choice of pumpkins, bats, etc., if you need to trace. Can also draw freehand. Scissors, glue, double-sided tape, bone folder. Optional: stickers, washi tape, glitter, or any other fun fall pieces you have.
TRY YOUR HAND AT CALLIGRAPHY:
A Calligraphy Fair
Saturday, November 9, 2024
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Irish American Heritage Center
Come join us at the Irish American Heritage Center, 4626 N. Knox Avenue, Chicago, on Saturday, November 9, 2024 from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm. We’re planning an interactive and family-friendly event focused on learning the art of calligraphy. This is open to the public - CCC members and non-members alike.
Enjoy demonstrations of different lettering styles and participate in hands-on lettering activities. This event is open to writers of all ages. No calligraphy experience is necessary - beginner friendly.
Cost: FREE (but registration is required so we may have supplies for everyone). Registration will be available at the Irish American Heritage Center’s website. https://irish-american.org/event/try-your-hand-with-the-chicago-calligraphy-collective/
Hands-on lettering styles to try that day include: Brush Marker Copperplate, Creative Caps, Calligraphy for Kids, Bookhand, Italic, Neuland, Pointed Pen Callligraphy, Relaxed Caps and Uncial. We’ll also have a few demonstration-only tables showing Blackletter and Engrossing.
Spread the word! We hope to see you and your family and friends on November 9!
Want to volunteer to help with the event? Need more information?? Contact Debbie Gallas, CCC Special Events Director, at speechiegal@sbcglobal.net.
Members Who Teach:
CCC Members who teach calligraphy are invited to submit their contact information and a brief description of services for future inclusion on the website.
