Welcome to the Colorado Calligraphers' Guild home on the web.
The Colorado Calligraphers' Guild was formed to promote the study, practice and appreciation of calligraphy in all its historical and present day applications, to encourage individual excellence and foster a deeper understanding of calligraphy.
A non-profit organization, the Guild elects officers and holds regular meetings to conduct its business.
Guild News - updated Jan 24th, 2012
Ask the Expert, a new addition to our newsletter is now taking questions about calligraphy. Do you you have a question about nibs, paper, ink, or even quills? What should you learn first, Italics, Foundational, or Uncials? Click on our 'Contact Us' link and send us an email with your questions for our next newsletter.
(Our first Studio Group meeting, with (l to r: Margaret Stookesbury, Geoff, Ferguson, and Alison Richards)
The first meeting of the Studio Group on January 15th was small, but a lot of fun for the five of us there. We met at David Ashley's studio. In the image Margaret Stookesbury is describing her in-work project for the Guild's April show at Regis University. Artwork brought to the meeting included Geoff's envelopes and invitation, Alison brought her in-work project for the April show, Ed Erfurth brought a Christmas card project, and David Ashley had a wide range of artwork in his studio. We discussed everything from materials to pen technique, the thought process behind a project.
The Studio Group is a wonderful opportunity for the experienced and beginning calligrapher to ask questions, learn about techniques, exchange ideas, and just have fun with other calligraphers.
Upcoming Workshops:
February 11, 2012, 9 - 4 pm
Learn the Rotunda Hand with Sandy Marvin,
$50 for CCG members; $80 for non-members;
Location: Central Christian Church, 3690 Cherry Creek Drive South, Denver
March 10, 2012 9 - 4 pm
Learn the Uncial Hand with Tess VonFeldt Gross,
$50 for CCG members; $80 for non-members;
Location: Central Christian Church, 3690 Cherry Creek Drive South, Denver
New! Calls for Entry link
We are adding a new Call for Entry page, which has, well, calls for entries to calligraphic related shows and competitions. We have two current calls for entry:
Artists Book Cornucopia III, Abecedarian Gallery's annual juried artists' book exhibition, April 20th to June 2nd, 2012.
(Deadline for entry: 31 January 2012)
The 28th Regis Open Show of
the Colorado Calligraphy Guild. Exhibited at Dayton Memorial Library at Regis
University, April 5th to the 28th, 2012.
You can find the link in the right-hand column of this page.
February 18th - (New Date), Members Studio Group
At David Ashley's Studio, 1280 Sherman Street, Denver. Free to members. The admission is to bring in your work. It can be in process or completed. We will share technique info. Bring your work & treats. RSVP to Alice 303-871-8407
The new 2011-2012 Workshops Schedule is available
The new schedule has been finalized, and posted on the Workshops page. Of special note, the Guild, in conjunction with the Denver Botanic Gardens is offering a two-day workshop, Design with Color with Loise Grunewald.
logo by Sandy Marvin | 
