Edmonton Calligraphic Society - 2025/2026 Annual Membership

Join our community of enthusiastic calligraphers - the Edmonton Calligraphic Society!

Based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, we have members from Canada and around the world.

Everyone is welcome – from the most experienced calligraphers to the least. All you need is a love of letters and a desire to learn more about this beautiful art form. Want to know more? Check out our website EdmontonCalligraphicSociety.ca

Our membership year is July 2025 to June 2026.

Benefits of Membership

Calligraphy instruction (check out this year’s list of classes below)

• Monthly evening classes on a variety of calligraphy topics are offered on the 1st Wednesday of each month September through April.
• In-person classes at the Mill Woods Seniors and Multicultural Centre (above Mill Woods Public Library) in September, October, March & April.
• Online classes via Zoom in November, December, January & February. Recordings are available for one month after the class.

Other benefits

• 10% discount on two additional online workshops – this year’s workshop instructors are the highly acclaimed calligraphers Julie Wildman and Heather Held
• AGM in May with a special guest speaker, door prizes, and food
• Discounts at select Edmonton art supply stores
• 20% off a subscription to Calligraphy Crush digital magazine
• Monthly envelope exchange (optional)
• Best of all …. connecting with others who share your fascination with calligraphy!

2025/2026 Calligraphy Classes (included in membership)

• Sept. 3, 2025 (in-person) – Envelope Decorating by our talented members
• Oct. 1, 2025 (in-person) – Foundational with Peggy Marce
• Nov. 5, 2025 (online) – Italic Majuscules with Matt Wright
• Dec. 3, 2025 (online) – Festive Lettering with Sally Towers-Sybblis
• Jan. 7, 2026 (online) – Mystery & Magic of Powdered Inks with Violet Smythe
• Feb. 4, 2026 (online) – Paper Weaving with Lettering by Suzie Beringer
• March 4, 2026 (in-person) – Funky Letters with Jeanine Alexander
• April 1, 2026 (in-person) – Knotty Celtic Letters with Pauline Baynes