The Calligraphy Society of Ottawa

The meeting will start by the general elections followed by Ruth Tait's presentation.

Ruth will give a short demonstration of basic principles for getting artwork to look its best in digital reproduction, at minimal cost.

Doris Wionzek will show a variety of decorated Initials, from plain to whimsical. She will talk about lots of simple ways that you can ‘fancy-up’ a letter, and then you will have some time to experiment with these ideas. Please bring some practice paper, a pencil, an eraser, and some coloured pencils and markers.

Join in to help plan next years programs, workshops and more. We want your ideas for a theme, programs, workshops, courses and words of the month.

Do you have a subject that inspires you (for example nature, the seasons, history, fantasy, world peace). Is there a technique you want to see demonstrated, or a presentation you would like to see, a…

Whatever holiday you celebrate, create your cards (suggest 5 – 20) and bring them to the December meeting, where they will be ‘swapped’ for cards from other members. Your card must contain a Calligraphic element. All of your cards can be originals, or you can create 1 original and have it reproduced.

"You are The Program" Everybody’s Best Calligraphy Tip - Tamra Thomson will preside. Members are invited to come prepared to briefly describe their best calligraphy tip and/or tool