The Portland Society for Calligraphy was founded by Lloyd Reynolds and a group of his students after a long alliance with the Society for Italic Handwriting in England. Portland Society for Calligraphy is the oldest calligraphy guild in the United States. We were first known as the Western American Branch of the Society for Italic Handwriting.
We offer an extensive workshop program aimed at all levels of skill. Our teachers include internationally renowned calligraphers as well as local talent. We sponsor an annual weekend retreat during the month of February at the Menucha Retreat Center in the beautiful Columbia Gorge. The Guild also exhibits members’ artwork in an annual non-juried show.
Joining the society
Becoming a member of your local calligraphy guild is a great way to find friends, mentors, and professional contacts. Our guild contains some of the area’s most notable and accomplished scribes, as well as a number of newcomers looking to dip their pen for the first time.
We encourage you and your friends to come and visit us during one of our regular monthly meetings (September-June), and see what all the fuss is about. When you arrive, make sure to tell someone it’s your first time visiting and we’ll be sure to make you feel right at home.
Upcoming Events
Ink and Other Matters
with Brody Neuenschwander
Friday, June 14, 2019, 7:15pm
Reed College, Eliot Hall, Chapel
Join us for an evening of learning.
Brody Neuenschwander shares his work in many media.
The Calligraphic Line
A workshop with Brody Neuenschwander
Saturday, June 15th & Sunday, June 16th, 2019
Registration opens April 15, 2019
Examine a variety of ways in which the line can be developed in order to increase its expressive power as well as its graphic quality.
Developing Meaning
Tuesday, June 18 throughSaturday, June 22 (5 Days) with Brody Neuenschwander.
Registration opens April 15, 2019
Find meaning in your work while investigating your own words and your own experiences.