Our Member Teachers
The Portland Society for Calligraphy is very lucky to have many talented calligraphy teachers in its membership. Some are well known and respected internationally. In addition to teaching workshops hosted through PSC and other calligraphy guilds, they also provide classes independently, or through local community colleges. Many calligraphic hands, as well as a variety of techniques are covered in their courses.
You can find a list of classes currently being taught by these teachers at the link below. We invite you to take a look, and see if anything interests you.
Calligraphy classes are offered on a regular basis at Portland Community College and Mt. Hood Community College.
These classes are not sponsored by PSC. Any questions you have about the courses should be directed to the teacher.
Teacher Information |
Class Description |
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Stephanie Byrd |
Improve your handwriting and find your creative flow by training your hand to write in the beautiful, legible Italic script. We will study early examples of Italic and discuss its development, as well as the special importance of Portland in the story of Italic calligraphy. Students will gain familiarity with the letterforms and with the use of the broad-edged pen and will complete a simple project by the end of the term. This class is for beginners and anyone who wants to review the basics of Italic. |
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Molly Chidsey |
Calligraphy means “beautiful letters,” and anyone can learn how to make them. Learn the basic building blocks of modern calligraphy with Molly Chidsey of Lady Fern Graphics in this fun and all-levels course. You’ll learn the basic shapes that make up the modern calligraphy alphabet, how to form letters and words with a brush pen. Your final project will be a phrase or quote of your choosing to present to the class in calligraphy.
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Intro to Modern Calligraphy
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Angelina Cox |
I teach Calligraphy on campus at Mt Hood Community College. Calligraphy – Historical and Decorative Styles (ART219) Art department Each term looks at a different script: Fall term: Foundational and Roman Capitals This class is appropriate for complete beginners and also students who have previously attended a calligraphy class. We learn how to use dip-ink pens, the basics of letter construction, the class progresses to look at layout and design: how to arrange your letters in a pleasing way. The final project is to create a calligraphic artist book.
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The class is every Friday Morning 9-11:50 am on campus at MHCC.
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Penelope CulbertsonTo inquire about classes or register, Please email me at culbertson.calligraphy.com or text at 503 997-7474 |
A variety of small, ongoing calligraphy classes, some on zoom, and some in person in my SE Portland studio.$10 per class for zoom$15 per class for in person
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Carol DuBosch |
Calligraphy Workshops that I’ve previously presented on Zoom are available on my website as recordings. Access to the workshop recording includes the exemplars and copies of any pages written during the class. The Workshop Recordings available: Calligraphic Spirals, Italic Calligraphy, Stars & Orbs, Gothicized Italic, Neuland, Folded Pen, Stamp Carving, Hand Embossing, Monoline Italic, Uncial, Jubilee Script, Ben Shahn Lettering, Bone Script, and Two Pages at a Time.
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Sue Greenseth |
This course will cover the basics of Italic, one of the most beautiful and versatile of calligraphic hands. Students will learn about the letter forms, both the minuscules and majuscules – proportion, pen angle, slope, stroke sequence, and spacing. Each week the class will examine different inks, pens, papers, and a variety of calligraphic tools. Throughout the course, guidance will be given for students to finish a final project. |
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MaryEllen Hartman |
I offer the following classes & workshops through Portland Community College Community Education 1. Zoom w/one in person class 6:30-8 p.m. Thurs. eves, June 29 – July 27 2. In person class beginning & intermediate calligraphy 10 a.m.-noon, Saturday mornings, July 1-29th 3. Beginning & intermediate calligraphy through the Park & Recreation office in Lake Oswego June 16 – July 21 , 10 am – 11:30
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Most of my classes are Saturday morning & afternoons (refer to PCC listings). I teach every term. |
Cora Pearlcora@corapearlcalligraphy.com |
Humanist Bookhand & Roman Capitals Calligraphy In this PCC college level Calligraphy course, ART 218A Calligraphy I & II Humanist Bookhand and Roman Capitals, we will study these scripts in great depth and detail. The first half of the course is spent learning/reviewing the construction and practice of the letterforms, followed by working on several projects applying those skills. The last month of the class is spent working on the final project—a handmade book filled with the student’s calligraphy. This is a great class for students who want a strong foundation in calligraphic principles, an opportunity for in depth study of calligraphy, and for those who want to take their lettering and understanding of design to the next level. Appropriate for all levels of experience. Taught remotely on Zoom in real time. 4 college credits. |
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Sally Penleysallypen@me.comPlease see www.sallypenley.com for details about each class. |
Sumi Marks!In this 2.5-hour workshop, you will experience the joy of “Sumi mark-making” with the unique Sumi brush and various other tools, both commercial and makeshift or handmade. You will explore how the gestural marks are made using a variety of techniques and paper textures. We will focus on creating broadsides that can be cut up and used for many other purposes, such as cards, calligraphy, books and mobiles.
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Saturday, September 9, 2023, 10:00 – 12:30 PDT |
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Holiday Mini MasterpiecesIn this 2.5-hour workshop, you’ll learn to create beautiful little art masterpieces, perfect for holiday cards and oversized gift tags, using acrylic paint, layering techniques, and several forms of metallic “bling.” Class will create 24 (or more!) sparkling, 2” x 2” “mini masterpieces to place on greeting cards or oversized gift tags (card templates provided). No art experience necessary. $55 |
Saturday, October 7, 2023, 10:00 – 12:30 PDT |
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Pastel Dusting TechniqueIn this 2.5-hour workshop, you will learn the pastel dusting technique for adding quick, effective color to your black-and-white art or calligraphy. This magic technique, which includes using stencil patterning, is good for cards and bookmaking, as well as creating standalone art masterpieces. You will receive instructions for making a book to hold your sample pieces. $55
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Saturday, December 2, 2023, 10:00 – 12:30 PST |