Meeting Location

501 Elizabeth, SE
Albuquerque, New Mexico

(southwest corner of Elizabeth and Southern).

Escribiente Library

Our book library has a variety of new DVDs and books for self-study. Download an updated list of books, including new purchases and donations from members (colored entries in the PDF).

Trish Meyer is our Librarian. Current members can request books from the inventory list, and Trish will arrange to have them available at the next meeting.

Download Library List By Author (PDF)

Download Library List By Genre (PDF)

(updated 11/2019; additions in yellow)

Members may email requests to Trish at

or call her at (505) 286-0897.

If you have a favorite book or training resource, please bring it to a meeting to share. Donations (or loans) are also gratefully accepted for our growing library.

You may borrow a book for up to 3 months, but please return it when you are done with it (especially if it's a new addition).

Mission Statement

Our mission is to ENCOURAGE the study and practice of Calligraphy as a craft and art form, to FACILITATE individual excellence, and to CULTIVATE understanding and appreciation of its history through conduction of sponsored programs, workshops and activities that EDUCATE, INFORM and INSPIRE through instruction as well as free interchange of ideas and techniques.

With that in mind, the board recently decided to focus on a different ‘theme’ each year. During 2017–2018 we focused on Bookhand/Foundational, which is upright alphabet with a 30 degree pen angle devised by master penman and typographer Edward Johnston in the early 20th century.

The 2018-2019 Programs and Workshops encouraged enjoyment and experimentation around the theme of CAPITALS.

During 2019–2020, we will cover all manner of “Pointy Tools,” followed by a focus on the "Art of Calligraphy". We hope you will join us on this journey!

Meeting Archives

View previous meeting announcements:

2019–2020 Meetings Archive

2018–2019 Meetings Archive

2017–2018 Meetings Archive

Meetings

Members and guests of Escribiente meet the first Wednesday of the month at 6:30pm. (No meetings are held in January, July and December, unless noted.)

Meeting June 2009

We feature an informative program for all levels of calligraphy at each meeting, including speakers, hands on projects, social time to meet other calligraphers, and generally a good learning atmosphere. Everyone with an interest in creating beautiful letters is welcome!

Calendar

Upcoming Programs 2019 – 2020

The 2019–20 Programs and Workshops will encourage enjoyment and experimentation around the theme of "Pointy Tools"! Our two workshops will be with Lee Ann Clark in November 2019, and Mike Gold in April 2020. – Elizabeth McKee & Janice Gable

Meet and mingle with local Escribiente calligraphers at our monthly meetings. Guests are welcome. Please note that these programs may be subject to change. (Members receive email reminders one week beforehand, and new members are encouraged to meet earlier for Q&A in the lobby.)

Weds, November 6, 2019 @ 6:30pm

(Q&A in lobby 5:30pm; social time 6pm)

Calligraphy with the #2 Pencil

with Patty Hammarstedt

November’s program is brought to you by the #2 pencil!

The ubiquitous # 2 pencil is an ideal pointed tool with which to practice and perfect flourishes as it can move freely across paper without ‘drag’. And, for a growing number of calligraphers this is the preferred writing implement for their fine artwork.

In this program Patty Hammarstedt will demonstrate how to use flourishes to add emphasis and sophistication to calligraphic letter forms. Members will learn the components of successful flourishes and simple practice techniques to help achieve successful flourishing. The holidays are fast approaching so why not add a bit of elegance to your holiday cards and letters!

You will need to bring:

A couple of Number 2 pencils
An eraser
A sharpener if you have one
A semi-transparent ‘layout’ tablet such as Borden & Riley #37 Boris Marker Layout or tracing paper tablet
Seat cushion (optional)

Patty Hammarstedt is a calligraphic artist and photographer whose work can be seen on her Facebook Artist Page (even if you don't have a Facebook account) and on her website.

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